How do you know if vasectomy reversal worked?

Results. Sometime after surgery, your doctor will examine your semen under a microscope to see if the operation was successful. Your doctor may want to check your semen periodically. Unless you get your partner pregnant, checking your semen for sperm is the only way to tell if your vasectomy reversal was a success.

Why does it take 3 months for sperm to return after vasectomy reversal?

Does a vasectomy reversal effect sperm quality? The sperm quality should return to normal 3 to 6 months following a reversal as it takes that long for the testicles to make new sperm. However, the count and the motility may be lower after reversal due to partial blockage or scarring.

What is a good sperm count after vasectomy reversal?

Semen quality was evaluated in 256 men at 2, 4, 6, and 12 months after vasectomy reversal. Total sperm counts were normal and averaged 91 X 10(6) sperm per ejaculate. The percentage of live sperm was decreased below normal to 36% and hypo-osmolarity values indicated only 41% of the sperm with normal membranes.

Do Antisperm antibodies go away after vasectomy reversal?

No, anti-sperm antibodies do not reduce vasectomy reversal success rates, male fertility and conception for almost all men!

How long does it take to recover from vasectomy reversal?

Your Recovery After surgery, you may have some pain in your groin for 1 to 3 weeks. Your scrotum and groin may be bruised and swollen. This will go away in 1 to 2 weeks. You will probably be able to return to work or your normal routine in 1 week.

How can I reduce my sperm antibodies?

The treatment for anti-sperm antibodies depends on the level of the antibodies that are present as lower levels may have no noticeable affect on fertility. If, however, a high concentration of antibodies is present then the treatment of choice is intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI).

How long does pain last after a vasectomy reversal?

After surgery, you may have some pain in your groin for 1 to 3 weeks. Your scrotum and groin may be bruised and swollen. This will go away in 1 to 2 weeks. You will probably be able to return to work or your normal routine in 1 week.