What is the chance of his body rehealing again? I am now desperate for another baby.

My husband had a vasectomy in 2011. We got pregnant in 2015 and then again in 2016. He then had a second vasectomy.

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Ranjith Ramasamy M.D.

Published on May 25, 2020

Less than 1%. You should think about a vas reversal or IVF if you guys are serious about another child

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Answered by Ranjith Ramasamy M.D.

Less than 1%. You should think about a vas reversal or IVF if you guys are serious about another child

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor John C. McHugh, MD

Published on May 25, 2020

The term used for "reconnecting" is re-canalization, and the chances of that are 1/2000.

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

The term used for "reconnecting" is re-canalization, and the chances of that are 1/2000.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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