Unsnip Me

An Increase in the Rate of Vasectomy Reversal

A growing number of former vasectomy patients are asking doctors to 'unsnip me,' or reverse the process of vasectomy. The increased practice of vasectomy reversal is good news for the six to twelve percent of former vasectomy patients who have decided to restore their ability to conceive. Of course, the success rate for vasectomy reversal surgery is not one hundred percent, because it is a delicate operation that involves the reconnection of the vas deferens, which is the slender tube that carries sperm into the seminal flow, thus allowing seminal production to be effective for conception.

Some reasons to seek vasectomy reversal

Most often, a former vasectomy patient will attempt a vasectomy reversal because of a new partner who wants to conceive children, whereas the patient's former partner may not have. Another reason is that the patient may have changed his mind about wanting to conceive, following a procedure that is generally considered permanent and irreversible. Vasectomy reversal offers an 'unsnip me' choice after vasectomy to such people.

Vasectomy reversal in review

Currently, only a small number of male fertility doctors in the United States and around the world perform vasectomy reversal surgery on a regular basis. The difficulty of performing a successful vasectomy reversal does not make it an attractive option for doctors. However, urologists who specialize in microsurgery have enjoyed a higher success rate in restoring fertility in former vasectomy patients.

About Dr. Aaron Spitz

Aaron Spitz, MD, offers a full complement of services through his fertility practice, including fertility counseling, consultations, vasectomy reversal surgery, and follow-up care. Dr. Spitz is ranked among the top percentile of male fertility doctors and micro-surgeons in the United States. Highly trained and experienced, he enjoys a high success rate among patients, particularly those who have had previously failed reversal operations. Visit http://www.vasectomyreversalusa.com to learn more.