How often after a vasectomy should you get your sperm count checked?

If you have 0 sperms after vasectomy I see no reason to do seaman analysis.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Most urologists recommend two sperm-free checks, usually beginning after there have been 25 ejaculations. After that, the chance of a vasectomy failing is 1/2000. So then, it becomes how sure do you want to be. I have had some patients tell me they recheck themselves once every 6 months. Most patients never check again after they have had 2 negative specimens.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

You should have your post vasectomy semen analysis performed at 2-3 months. If no sperm are seen, then most patients will not repeat the semen analysis, but definitely can is desires. There is a very low risk of recanalization—which is when the two severed ends of the vas deferens spontaneously reconnect. If you are concerned, then contact your urologist to repeat the semen analysis.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

I suggest that my patients check their sperm count after 8 weeks, or 20 ejaculations. If the count is zero, I do not recommend further testing

Published on Jul 11, 2012