Pregnancy chances after vasectomy?

I got a vasectomy about a month ago. At about 2.5 weeks and probably 12 ejaculations I had protected (used condom) sex with my girlfriend. I didn't ejaculate either inside or outside of her though. My question is are we at much, if any, risk for pregnancy? I am looking for some reassurance.

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Wayne B. Glazier, MD, FACS

Published on Oct 20, 2017

You need a zero sperm count to insure no sperm. It can take a long time to get every sperm out of the system. I have had 1 or 2 patients take up to 1 year!

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Answered by Wayne B. Glazier, MD, FACS

You need a zero sperm count to insure no sperm. It can take a long time to get every sperm out of the system. I have had 1 or 2 patients take up to 1 year!

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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