What is a vasoepididymostomy (epididymal repair)?
The first portion of the sperm duct is known as the epididymis. The epididymis is about 1.5 inches long, is attached to the testes, and contains about 20 feet of coiled, microscopic sperm ducts. Sperm become mature and active (acquiring motility) in the epididymis after they leave the testes. After vasectomy, some men will develop a leak of sperm from one of these delicate tubes, which results in scar tissue formation and a second blockage point in the epididymis. The chances of this occurring increase with the number of years after vasectomy, although it can occur at any time after vasectomy. Read more …
