Why Does The Success Rate Of Vasectomy Reversal Decrease Over Time?
When considering a vasectomy reversal, the most important factor in determine the success of the procedure is the amount of time that has passed since the original vasectomy surgery. Since the chance for a successful vasectomy reversal decreases over time, this is the first question a doctor will ask a prospective patient. Let’s take a look at how the success rate is determined and what affects this rate. The Breakdown: Years Since Vasectomy And The Success Rate of Vasectomy Reversal Surgery The rate of success for vasectomy reversal surgery has been extensively studied and a correlation has been developed between that success rate and the amount of years since the original surgery. The best category of patient is those who have had a vasectomy within the previous three years. In this case, there is a 97% chance of return of live sperm, which translates into a pregnancy rate of over 80% in my practice. For patients with more than 3 years but less than 9 years from their vasectomy, the
