Does vasectomy protect against sexually transmitted infection?
No. Sexually transmitted infections can be carried in ejaculate, whether or not it contains sperm. Can vasectomy be reversed? Sometimes it is possible to reverse the operation, but there are no guarantees. Reversal costs from $4,000 to $13,000 and involves intricate surgery. Success in restoring fertility is uncertain. From 38 to 82 percent of men with reversed vasectomies are able to cause pregnancy. The factors in this wide range include • the length of time since the vasectomy was performed • whether or not antibodies to sperm have developed • age of the woman partner • the method used for vasectomy and the length and location of the segments of vas deferens that were removed or blocked Is pregnancy possible after vasectomy? Some sperm will remain in your system for a short time after the procedure. They can cause pregnancy. Your ejaculate will be tested after about three months following the procedure. The test will be repeated until no sperm are seen. Only then should you and your
