Is it ok to get a vasectomy now and then reverse it later?
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Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:Absolutely not. Although vasectomies are often reversed due to a change of heart or circumstance, it is still considered a permanent form of birth control. Therefore, if you have even the slightest reason to believe that you might want to have children in the future, then a vasectomy will not suit your purpose and should not be considered.
Other, non-permanent methods of birth control that may be used include:
- Oral contraceptives
- Intrauterine device (IUD)
- Diaphragm
- Condom
- Aerosol contraceptive foam
- Rhythm
- Contraceptive cream and jellies
- Abstinence
Absolutely not. Although vasectomies are often reversed due to a change of heart or circumstance, it is still considered a permanent form of birth control. Therefore, if you have even the slightest reason to believe that you might want to have... More -
Dr. Peter Mattar of MDLIVE answered:While counseling my patients, I always tell them that the vasectomy is a "non-reversible" procedure. Although there is a chance (50-70%) that a vasectomy can be reversed, this is done at an out-of-pocket cost of $8-15K. The procedure involves placing the individual under general anesthesia, then using microsurgical technique, attempting to reconnect the loose ends of the vas deferens.
During the initial preop consultation for vasectomy, the patient should be well informed of the risk and cost of a reversal. The decision to have a vasectomy should be carefully thought out and should not be done on a whim.While counseling my patients, I always tell them that the vasectomy is a "non-reversible" procedure. Although there is a chance (50-70%) that a vasectomy can be reversed, this is done at an out-of-pocket cost of $8-15K. The procedure... More
