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Factors that affect the probability of success in vasectomy reversal statistics


An average of over half million (500,000) men undergo the vasectomy procedure each year. Statistics related to vasectomy reversal show that an average of five (5%) of these will want to reverse the procedure. So for every five hundred thousand males undergoing vasectomies, there will be twenty five thousand that change their mind and ask for reversal procedures and are very concerned regarding probability of success of operation.

The better the surgeons, the higher the rate of success.
With no doubt, the ability of your micro surgeon is the greatest factor that influences the success rate of vasectomy reversal. And it is not about the skills and ability of surgeon you choose for vasectomy reversal. The quality of the original vasectomy is a very important subsequent factor in order to achieve success in vasectomy reversal procedure. Your best chance to successfully reverse vasectomy is when it is done correctly the first time. If the initial surgery did not leave the vas deferens tube with clean cuts, then the reconnection will be more difficult.

The more recent original vasectomy, ...
How recent the original vasectomy was performed increases the success rate in vasectomy reversal statistics.

The younger the patient, ...
Patient's age at the time of the original surgery as well as the reversal have a major influence on the probabilities of success. The body skills related to healing and recovering are stronger in young males.

The healthier lifestyle, ...
In general, sperm returns within two months to a year after a reversal procedure and the average couple gets pregnant within eighteen months of the procedure if all goes well. Stress, smoking, drinking, obesity are several factors that could affect your general health and, by consequence, to lower your chances of success.

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