There are a number of gentlemen who have previously undergone a vasectomy only for a change in life's circumstances getting them to look into a vasectomy reversal.
If you find yourself in such a position, then as well as researching the procedure, you really should do some research on the vasectomy reversal specialist that you will be considering for your operation.
A vasectomy reversal isn't cheap and could cost you anything between $4000 and $10000.
Naturally, with such high fees involved and also your desire to have children; you would want your vasectomy reversal specialist to be fairly competent! So, what should you be looking for in your specialist? How can you judge if he's the right man for the job? Firstly, be sure that the vasectomy reversal specialist is more than competent in the field of micro surgery and also in regards to man's fertility issues.
There are several different treatments available for someone looking for a vasectomy reversal and you want a specialist who has the knowledge and experience to be able to choose the right treatment when it comes to your case.
Be sure to do some research into your specialist's background.
What kind of success rate has he had in vasectomy reversals? Are his previous clients happy with the treatment that they received in the past? So what kind of success rate should you expect from the vasectomy reversal specialist? Well, that all depends on the length of time between your original vasectomy and your vasectomy reversal.
Less than 3 years and you can expect a pregnancy success rate of around 75%.
If it's been around 3-10 years, then your chances of pregnancy would drop to around 50%.
This gives you some idea of your chances of becoming a parent again if you undertake a vasectomy reversal and what kind of success you can expect from your surgeon.