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
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Can 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 Frequently Asked Questions
There are multiple questions that probably come to mind when you decide to reverse your vasectomy. While some people might worry that a question is silly, rest assured that your doctor hears them all the time. Most doctors are more than happy to explain any procedure. Will I Have Pain? On average Dr. Desiderio Avila’s
Read MoreVasectomy Reversal: Does Size Matter?
Human Bodies Come in all Shapes and Sizes Just as some people are short or tall, male body parts vary in size and dimension. In a vasectomy reversal, the tiny tubes that carry sperm, known as the vas deferens, has to be reconnected in order for the sperm to flow unimpeded and hopefully fertilize a
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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