Vasectomy Reversal Frequently Asked Questions
Is vasectomy reversal an invasive surgery?
Vasectomy reversal is not considered an invasive surgery but it requires special microsurgical techniques and is best performed by an experienced surgeon who is also a male fertility specialist. It is a 2- to 4-hour surgical procedure and patients can return home the same day. General anesthetic is commonly used for best results.
How long after the original vasectomy can you get a successful vasectomy reversal?
There’s no time limit for reversing a vasectomy. The amount of time that has elapsed since your original vasectomy can be a factor in successful vasectomy reversal, but we have had successful reversals for patients 10 years or more after their original vasectomy.
How long will it take after a successful vasectomy reversal to achieve pregnancy with my partner?
After a vasectomy reversal, achieving pregnancy can take up to 1 year, but it is also not unusual for it to take 2 years.
Are vasectomy reversals covered by OHIP or insurance?
Vasectomy reversals are not covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) or typically by insurance providers. Patients are responsible for procedure costs.
What will a vasectomy reversal cost?
In Canada, the all-inclusive price for a vasectomy reversal generally ranges from $6,000-$7,000. This includes a surgical fee as well as hospital and anaesthetic fees. Learn more about our fees here.
Where are you located?
We operate at multiple clinics in the Greater Toronto Area (Ontario, Canada), including locations in Hamilton and Burlington.
What is the likelihood of a vasectomy reversal being successful?
Successful vasectomy reversal can lead to natural pregnancy in many cases. In association with leading fertility clinics, we also offer male fertility assessment and treatment. We’ll discuss all options with you in order to maximize your chance of establishing a pregnancy.
Is a second attempt at vasectomy reversal possible if an initial vasectomy reversal fails?
It’s not necessary to give up after one failed reversal attempt. Patency and pregnancy rates of a repeat attempt at vasectomy reversal are slightly lower than those for initial attempts, but are still very much possible. Dr. Fischer has been referred special cases in which a patient’s initial vasectomy reversal has failed. Successful vasectomy reversals and pregnancies were in many cases the result of a second surgery.
Our team will carefully assess a second attempt to maximize all the factors responsible for successful surgery in favour of the patient.