Will I Be Required to Have a Semen Check?
Yes, in most circumstances your urologist may want to have your semen checked after your vasectomy reversal procedure. Often your urologist will recommend your return within 4-8 weeks after the surgery if a standard vasectomy reversal was done. If a Vasoepididymostomy was performed it is preferable to wait 8-12 weeks after surgery before the semen is checked. Refrain from ejaculation for about 2-3 days prior to any type of post-operative semen testing.
The first thing to do after your procedure is make an appointment to see your vasectomy specialist in his clinic in New York City, for your postoperative semen check. At your appointment you will be asked to collect a semen sample, and you may be able to look at the sample under a microscope with your urologist. . At this appointment we will only check for the existence of sperm; we will not estimate an exact sperm count or its motility.
How Long Will It Take For My Sperm to Become Viable?
How long it will take for your sperm to return or increase in numbers depends upon many factors such as your general health, medications you are taking can have an effect on sperm function and fertility. Smoking cigarettes has shown to reduce sperm function which can damage the sperm, so it is wise to stop smoking before you undergo a vasectomy reversal. Great care during your recovery period, following your urologist surgeon’s recommendations plus adequate rest is an important factor to increase your chances of developing viable sperm, for a promising fertile future for you and your family. The estimated length of time for a return of mobile sperm in your ejaculate is estimated to occur within 1 year after the procedure. One study found that pregnancy outcomes are about 76 percent during the first 3 years after the surgery. This is good news!
Please make an appointment today to have your semen check performed after your recovery period is complete. Our staff is here for you to make this experience less embarrassing and more pleasant; for your urology reversal specialist this is just a part of his daily work and is a very important aspect of your post-operative time.
