May we do a vasectomy reversal even if the vasectomy failed?

I had a vasectomy 14 years ago but 13 years after, my wife ended up pregnant. We would like another child but my sperm count is low and it has been unsuccessful. Is it possible to do a vasectomy reversal, even if I was able to have one child?

Answers from doctors (2)


Robert D. Oates, MD, FACS

Published on May 29, 2019

Hi, it is absolutely possible to do a vasectomy reversal in these circumstances to try and optimize and improve sperm counts. You may be just getting a few sperm through a tight connection - enough to cause a pregnancy every once in a while (which is what happened) but not as often as may occur if both sides were fully reconstructed.

Hope this helps,

Dr. Robert Oates, Boston
www.robertoatesmd.com

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Answered by Robert D. Oates, MD, FACS

Hi, it is absolutely possible to do a vasectomy reversal in these circumstances to try and optimize and improve sperm counts. You may be just getting a few sperm through a tight connection - enough to cause a pregnancy every once in a while (which is what happened) but not as often as may occur if both sides were fully reconstructed.

Hope this helps,

Dr. Robert Oates, Boston
www.robertoatesmd.com

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor John C. McHugh, MD

Published on Aug 21, 2017

It is possible to reverse your vasectomy, but this may not be your best option. You may want to inquire about in vitro procedures or pooled artificial insemination and costs related to each. Although your numbers are low they may be enough for pregnancy using other available methods.

Answered by John C. McHugh, MD (View Profile)

It is possible to reverse your vasectomy, but this may not be your best option. You may want to inquire about in vitro procedures or pooled artificial insemination and costs related to each. Although your numbers are low they may be enough for pregnancy using other available methods.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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