A vasectomy is a surgical procedure for permanent male birth control. Every year, over half a million men in the United States undergo a vasectomy, making it the most common urological medical procedure in America. It is also a highly effective method of birth control. Typically performed as an outpatient procedure, a vasectomy involves the
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What Are Sperm Antibodies and Why Does It Matter for A Vasectomy Reversal?
Antibodies are proteins produced by your body to target a specific antigen, such as a virus, or bacteria. Sperm antibodies are proteins that the body produces to fight sperm. Either males or females can actually form sperm antibodies. No one is quite certain as to why the body produces these sperm antibodies, or the exact
Read MoreCan You Get Pregnant After Your Partner’s Vasectomy Reversal?
Can you become pregnant after your partner’s vasectomy reversal? The short answer is yes. The likelihood of becoming pregnant after your partner’s vasectomy is actually quite good. On average, conception rates nationally range from a vasectomy reversal that has been performed within seven years of the original vasectomy is around 50%. Dr. Desiderio (Desi) Avila,
Read MoreVasectomy Reversal: Managing Your Expectations
Choosing to reverse a vasectomy in order to start or add to a family is a very personal, often emotionally difficult, decision that marks the first step towards a potential pregnancy. Vasectomy reversals can be effective, even after a long period of time. Recent advances in microsurgery have dramatically improved the success rate for vasectomy
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Low T is a Common Problem According to the American Medical Association, one in every four males between the ages of 30 to 79 are likely to experience low testosterone levels, also known as hypogonadism, or simply “low T.” There are many reasons men might experience low testosterone levels, some being related to aging or
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