My new partner had a vasectomy 30 years ago——he is 60 and I am 45. I want to come off the pill. What the chances of becoming pregnant?
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Answered by John C. McHugh, MD
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One in two thousand. Considering an abundance of caution, he could have a semen analysis to assure sterility.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Answered by Mark J. Saslawsky, MD - Memphis Office
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You both face challenges individually. Regarding your partner, at his age and after 30 years of obstructive azospermia (no sperm in semen), a reversal had very low expectations. If your obstetrician thinks you still can conceive, sperm retrieval and IVF may be a better option.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Answered by Anshu S. Guleria, MD
Zero, but if he wants to do a semen analysis to confirm, the test is readily available.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
Answered by Theodore V. Benderev, MD
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If he has had a negative semen analysis since his vasectomy, the chance of a pregnancy is probably 1 in 2000 or maybe less.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
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