Archive for September, 2007

My husband’s had a vasectomy – can I get pregnant?

From Sharon:-
My husband had a vasectomy and they burned the ends. He went back and is sperm count is 0. What is my chances and how could I become pregnant one last time? I also have a history of endometriosis.
The chances of getting a woman pregnant after a vasectomy when the [...]

How do I go about getting a vasectomy at age 18?

From Eric:-
Hello – thank you for running such an informative and useful site! I am an 18 year old male who has always known that children are not for me. I simply dislike kids and I want to be child-free for the rest of my life. I’m not going to “change my mind” as certain [...]

Can I get pregnant from a 73 year old man?

From Jennifer:-
This is most likely impossible. I would like to know the probability of becoming pregnant at age 46 from a  man who is now 73 and had a vasectomy many, many years ago. I believe I am going  through some form of perimenopause, as I have night sweats, occasional
missed  periods. I have always through [...]

Is there an increased risk of birth defects after vasectomy reversal?

From Kirsty:-
My partner & I are considering a vasectomy reversal in a bid to start a family. He is anxious about the risks associated with reversals & birth defects. What are the risks for the unborn baby & where can I find out more information on these risks?
The short answer is that there is no [...]

Can I get pregnant by insemination?

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 would [...]

Can I tell if my new partner’s had a vasectomy?

From Julie:-
I’ve just started a relationship with a new guy. He says he has had a vasectomy, so we don’t need to use condoms. I have a feeling he might be telling the truth, and don’t want to make a trust issue out of this with him. But I need to know if he’s telling [...]

Can I be the dad?

From Jack:-
I had a vasectomy 11 years ago. I understand that the procedure involved removing a portion of each tube, I believe about an inch and then cauterizing the ends. I have been having regular intercourse with my wife who is of child bearing age since with no complications. I had a stupid one night [...]

Is vasectomy reversal the only way for me to get pregnant?

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 off [...]

Is it possible to use my sperm to fertilize eggs, and does medical insurance pay for it?

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 alternative to [...]

Varicoceles three weeks after vasectomy

From John:-
I had a vasectomy three weeks ago and still am in pain. I am still swelled the size of a golf ball on the left side and have had bruising in my pubic bone and up my left side (still bruised now). On my left side I have a varicocele, that pre vasectomy would [...]

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