Sperm Bank? A Valuable Option

Freezing and storing healthy sperm may be an alternative if a vasectomy reversal is not effective. Understand the facts and the technology

Vasectomy Reversal: The Path to Natural Conception

Compare the vasectomy reversal procedure with the risks and benefits of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) techniques including in vitro fertilization (IVF) and surgical sperm retrieval. Find out what you need to know

How Much Will it Cost?

Does insurance cover the cost of vasectomy reversals? Find answers to your questions about the price of vasectomy reversal surgery including information for lower-cost vasectomy reversals.

Success Factors: Will a Reversal Work?

Learn about factors that influence vasectomy reversal success rates and other vasectomy reversal alternatives. Get important vasectomy reversal facts and statistics.

How to Choose a Urologist in Your Area

Get help finding a doctor in your area with our vasectomy reversal doctor search. Our reversal surgeon directory lists doctors and experts by state or area code.

Top 10 Vasectomy Reversal Technique Questions and Answers

Get up-to-date information about microsurgical vasectomy reversal techniques and costs. Learn answers to common vasectomy reversal questions. Find valuable vasectomy reversal resources and statistics.

What Women Want to Know

Find answers to women’s questions about recovery, pain and sex after a vasectomy reversal and the success rates for getting pregnant after a vasectomy reversal. Learn more about vasectomy reversal alternatives and the sperm banking option.

What to Expect After the Procedure

A helpful guide to the time following a vasectomy reversal including topics ranging from possible complications and side effects to physical limitations during recovery.

Try Again? Second Attempt Reversal

Should you undergo a second vasectomy reversal? Vasectomy reversal success rates are influenced by your physical condition as well as the vasectomy reversal doctor or surgeon's skill level and the vasectomy reversal technique used.

 

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