I had a vasectomy performed in December 2018. As of my last monthly semen analysis in August 2019, I am still not sterile. My urologist wants to continue semen analysis with the belief that everything has yet to clear out. My July semen analysis was the only negative sperm result. August was positive again. Ejaculation count for non-sterile June analysis was ~35 and July was ~45. Assuming a normal 30 ejaculations a month, I am over 200 since the procedure. Looking for a welcomed second opinion.
Your vasectomy has failed. There should be no sperm after a vasectomy. My advice is to see an experienced urologist and have it done again.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
You need to inquire and be assured as to the exact number of sperm seen. Some men never 'completely clear' as the semen will always show a small number. The problem is that even if there are any sperm per high powered field, few urologists will recommend going ahead with unprotected sex. Obviously, if it takes 20,000,000 sperm to achieve pregnancy, 35-45 is minuscule. I'd have a discussion with your doctor, either you repeat the vasectomy or you and he agree that you are one of those patients that continue to see small numbers of sperm after a vasectomy. I think if you were my patient, we'd talk it out and agree together on what to do based on the risks and benefits of our decision.
Published on Jul 11, 2012