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I had vasectomy 15 years ago. I would like to donate my sperm to my sister in-law because her husband’s sperm count is too low. Can this be done and if so, what procedure must be done? Using donated sperm from a family member is an option for any man who desires. Usually, it is [...]

From Susie:- My husband had the MESA procedure (sperm aspiration) a year after his vasectomy so we could try to have a child. He had no issues with his vasectomy. The MESSA procedure was a very different experience. The doctor said there was a great deal of scar tissue from the vasectomy and she had [...]

From Pamela:- I have read many different studies and still not found the answer to my question. So I am hoping you can help. Many years ago, my boyfriend has a vasectomy for medical reasons. After testing, it was found that his sperm was “unhealthly”, and the chances as him having a ‘normal’ child were [...]

From Brett:- My husband had a vasectomy about 5 yrs ago, and now we’ve decided we want one more child. He doesnt want to go through a vasectomy reversal. I was wondering if we could have sperm retrieval done and then have it artificially insemenated into me without using IVF?? I dont understand why we [...]

From Kellie:- My partner had a vasectomy about 4 yrs ago but now we would like another baby. Can you please tell me other than reversal what way is possible to become pregnant and if it is a high success rate. Also, if you do sperm retrieval or vesectomy reversal can the procedure be paid [...]

From Thomas:- I had a vasectomy about 10 years ago. I got remarried a year ago and was wondering how if possible to get the sperm to fertilize her eggs with out getting a reversal? Thanks for any help. And would my insurance help pay for? Testicular or epididymal sperm retrieval with IVF/ICSI is an [...]

From Laurie:- I have heard that there is a procedure that can be done if a man has had a vasectomy where sperm is taken from the man (using a needle) and injected into the egg through invitro-fertilization. I can’t seem to find any information on the possibility of extracting the sperm from the man [...]

From Julie, San Francisco:- Hi, I’d like to have a baby with my husband, but he’s had a vasectomy. The story is that we’ve both got kids from previous marriages, he’s 37 and I’m 31. He had the vasectomy about 7 years ago. I’ve been reading up on this, and know there are two ways [...]