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From Karl:- I’m hoping you can help as my GP was quite unhelpful and suggested my results were to be expected after my reversal op. In 2002 a had a vasectomy and in Sept 2008 had it reversed. All appeared to go well, yet my wife and I have been TTC since the reversal with [...]

From Charles:- After watching some of the videos of vasectomy reversals, I am wondering why a micro stent is not placed in the vas during the procedure. The video showing microdots emphasized the accuracy of attaching the two vas ends to insure the lumen is kept open. Why couldn’t a small, permanent stent be inserted [...]

From Alicia:- Hello Dr. Karpman. I appreciate your time answering the questions submitted to you. I have looked through your archives and have not seen my issue addressed, and hope you may be able to help me. My husband is scheduled for a vasectomy reversal on Dec. 15 of this year. He has two children [...]

From Meagan:- My husband had a vasectomy clip done about 4 years ago. We are wanting to get that reversed but unfortunately cannot afford the more expensive, highly spoken of doctors. Is there a difference in pricing since it was the clip instead of the cutting procedure? Also, are the chances of getting pregnant greater [...]

From Carla:- My husband had a vasectomy reversal in March 2009 after having the original vasectomy about 9 years before. Doctor said there was not any fluid when he did the reversal but that didn’t mean it wouldn’t work. My husband had tremendous swelling and pain for 3-4 weeks after the procedure. He still has [...]

From Sarah:- My husband’s first semen sample was negative 4 months after the VR. Is there any chance that the sample will ever be positive? His vasectomy was about 4 years ago and he is 29 now. The return of sperm to the ejaculate is highly dependent on which procedure was done to reverse the [...]

I have just turned 44 and my husband and I would love to have another child. We have an 8 year old boy (delivered by emergency c section) and a 6 year old girl (delivered by elective c section). My husband is 37 and had a vasectomy 6 years ago, so we are currently contacting [...]

From Charles:- Two questions:- Years ago I had a conventional bilateral vasectomy done under local anesthesia. Totally pain free except for the antiseptic which stung my freshly shaved scrotum. Though it didn’t hurt at all, I was very aware when he used a needle to anesthetize each side of the scrotum. During the operation, I [...]

From Lisa:- My husband had a vasectomy 18 years ago. Then around 11 years ago tried a reversal which was unsuccesful as he was sure that only one side was done. At this time he also had severe bleeding which resulted in the testicle being drained. Recently we underwent two rounds of ivf where our [...]

From Natasha:- My husband had a vasectomy 13 years ago. He has 3 children with his ex-wife. We have tried IVF however it failed as I miscarried. Last week he underwent a reversal. The doctor said after the procedure he cut away quite a bit of the vas deferens as it was blocked and reopened [...]