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WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER HAVING SURGERY TO REVERSE A VASECTOMY As many men do, you may have once chosen to have a vasectomy as an effective and permanent means of birth control. But, that was then. Now, you find yourself in the position of desiring children, and wondering if you can reverse that vasectomy you had years ago. One of the best reasons to choose a vasectomy for the purpose of sterilization is the fact that, in most cases, they can be reversed should the man change his mind and decide to have children at a later date. Vasectomy reversal surgery has come a long way, and has a high success rate. Through the use of microsurgery, it is now much more successful at restoring fertility. And, post-operative recovery from the reversal of vasectomies is now a relatively easy process.

One should never be too embarrassed to ask their doctor questions pertaining to their health and wellbeing. We answer some common questions that you may not have felt comfortable asking our urologist, Dr. Desi Avila, at your last visit. Rest assured though, Dr. Avila will patiently answer any of your health concerns without judgment.

Whatever your reason for wanting a vasectomy reversal, it’s normal to have questions about how it works, side effects, and the effectiveness. You need answers, and here they are.

With over 500,000 vasectomies done per year, they are a popular and effective form of male birth control. However, a very small percentage of men can develop chronic pain post-vasectomy. A vasectomy reversal is proving to be an effective solution to treat such pain.

A vasectomy reversal sounds a whole lot more complicated than it really is. The procedure, and preparing for it, is quite simple. Here are our steps to prep for your upcoming reversal.