How to Choose a Vasectomy Reversal

A vasectomy reversal is a major decision in ones life. Not only does it require surgery, it also means you very well may conceive a child within a year. If you are thinking about this procedure, there are some things you should consider first. This article will help you decide if a vasectomy reversal is right for you.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Money

1. Remember your reason for getting a vasectomy in the first place. After years of sterilization, many men forget the original reasons for undergoing the procedure. When considering a vasectomy reversal, think about your original reasons and decide if there has been a change to your situation.

2. Think about your current situation. Are you prepared to spend the next 18 years of your life caring for another child? Do you have enough energy for a newborn baby? Are you financially prepared for the future? This are all questions you should ask yourself before a vasectomy reversal.

3. Consider your new partner or spouse in your decision process. Many men consider a vasectomy reversal because they now have a different partner than they did when the vasectomy was performed. Consider your new spouse's wishes as well as your own. It is important for her to have a baby naturally? Her feelings should be figured into the equation.

4. Consider the cost of a vasectomy reversal. Prepare yourself to pay around $10,000 for the procedure. Most health insurance plans do not cover vasectomy reversals, so count on paying it out of your pocket. If you know you want a baby, however, it is much less expensive than in-vitro fertilization (the alternative).

Tips & Warnings

• A vasectomy reversal costs about half as much in Canada as it does in the USA.
• Don't let yourself be confused with the price. When your doctor tells you what the procedure will cost, make sure that includes hospital, surgery, and anesthesiology.

[amylaine]

on 8/19/2008 Great info.

[oneloved]

on 8/11/2008 Great info. I have two younger siblings from a vasectomy reversal, and my parents definitely believe it was worth it!

[MIghtyDreamer]

on 8/11/2008 great contrast of making a decision to have one. Good tips for someone who maybe thinking about having this what must not be forgetten as you point out.. an expensive operation