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 partner stop using other birth control. Are there laws covering vasectomy? Mentally competent adults can legally choose sterilization in all 50 states. No one who is mentally competent can be forced to have the operation. You cannot be denied welfare benefits if you do not want to have a vasectomy. Even threats to do so are against federal law. Policies and practices vary with individual doctors, hospitals, and health centers. Sterilization may be difficult to arrange under some circumstances — for instance, if a person is single or childless. How much does a vasectomy cost? Nationwide, the cost of a vasectomy ranges from $350-$1,000 for an interview, counseling, examination, operation, and follow-up sperm count. (Sterilization
