How does a vasectomy reversal work?
There are two methods of vasectomy reversal: a vasovasostomy or a vasoepididymostomy. A vasovasostomy is far more common. During this type of vasectomy reversal , his doctor will sew the vas deferens from the penis to the testes back together. Less common (and far more difficult) is the vasoepididymostomy — his doctor will typically only recommend it if he doesn’t think a vasovasostomy will work. During this, his doctor will attach the vas deferens to the small organ at the back of each testicle that holds sperm. Both types of vasectomy reversals are performed in a hospital or clinic under general anesthesia (he won’t feel a thing!) and take between 2 and 4 hours. Recovery time is about 2 weeks, depending on your partner’s overall health. How much does a vasectomy reversal cost? In general, many fertility treatments are cost prohibitive. For women, there are more affordable options but men who’ve had a vasectomy and want it reserved will have to. Vasovasostomy costs ar...