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Vasectomy reversal risks
According to Mayo Clinic a vasectomy reversal is a more complicated surgery that re-connects the tubes that drive sperm from the testicles into the semen, so that after this procedure, men may be able to get their partner pregnant.
In general, vasectomy reversal is a very safe procedure, complications with the surgery being rare. Among possible side effects we can note the following.
- Bleeding within the scrotum.
It occurs in less than 5% of men and is caused by a ruptured blood vessel.
Some swelling is also expected after such surgery, but excessive scrotal swelling
could be a hematoma. In order to reduce this risk, men are advised to avoid aspirin
before and after surgery.
- Infection.
An infection at the surgery site is always a risk with any surgery. While the
vasectomy reversal risk of surgical infection is less than 1%, this risk is considered
uncommon.
- Inflammation.
The risk of an infection of the surgical operation is less than 1%. Despite
this risk is very rare, vasectomy reversals procedure may also require antibiotic
administration. In special and rare cases a small amount of sperm and fluid leaks
out the reconnected site and may induce an inflammatory reaction causing a granuloma
that is painful. Usually this condition resolves with time. Rarely this granuloma will disrupt
the reconnection.
- Damage to nerves and blood vessels.
This is caused by an unskilled surgeon or poor condition of tissue. Unfortunately,
this kind of damage can sometimes reduces fertility after a vasectomy reversal.
- Anesthesia problems.
In healthy men, the risks of having a significant problem with anesthesia are very
unusual (less than 1%).
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