birth<\/a> control methods currently available to men. It involves a non-invasive surgical procedure that prevents sperm being mixed with semen when ejaculation takes place. Stopping this prevents the sperm fertilising the woman\u2019s eggs.<\/p>\nIn order for sperm to fertilise, it must pass along 2 tubes called the vas deferens. The surgeon stops this mixing by cutting and blocking the tubes.<\/p>\n
There are many reasons why men want their vasectomy reversed. They may have remarried and want children with their new wife. They may have lost a child prematurely.<\/p>\n
Whatever the reason, it is possible to reverse the procedure, but it must be emphasised there is only a 50% chance of success. This is measured by how successful a man is in fathering another child.<\/p>\n
The procedure basically involves reconnecting the vas deferens and there are essentially 2 different methods used.<\/p>\n
One, called Vasovasostomy is the commonest technique; it accounts to around two-thirds of operations.<\/p>\n
Using microsurgical techniques the surgeon will find where the vas deferens has been cut and using sutures, tie the two parts. This allows both semen and sperm to once again mix. It\u2019s a 2 hour procedure.<\/p>\n
The second method \u2013 Epididymostomy \u2013 is used only if a Vasovasostomy cannot be carried out, usually if there is a blockage in a tube. In short, there is no sperm present.<\/p>\n
If this is the case, the vas deferens cannot be re-connected. Instead one end of the tube is connected directly with the epididymis, thus restoring sperm flow.<\/p>\n
This procedure takes 5 hours and is less successful.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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