If I had a vasectomy roughly 25 years ago, is there a need to do the procedure a second time?

No there is not. If you have any concerns you could have your ejaculate looked at under the microscope to see if any sperm are present. That might give you peace of mind but no doubt if you have not had children since the vasectomy over that period of time your vasectomy has done its job and will continue to do so

Published on Jul 11, 2012

A second vasectomy would be necessary only if the first one fails. The likelihood of that happening 25 years later would be extremely rare.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Once a man has had a successful vasectomy, this should be good for a lifetime. There is a very, very low recurrence rate of sperm, which is less than 1 in 1000. Thus, there is no reason to consider an additional vasectomy, unless an unintentional pregnancy is achieved. There would also not be any indication for checking to see if there is sperm in the ejaculate even 25 years out from a vasectomy again, unless an unintended pregnancy is achieved.

Published on Jul 11, 2012