Learning how quickly pregnancies are likely to happen after vasectomy reversal is a common concern for many couples. Published research provides insights into the return of sperm following vasectomy reversal, offering hope for those hoping to conceive. The findings show that natural conceptions are possible quite soon after the procedure, with the vast majority of men having motile ejaculated sperm within 3 months and reaching 95% by 1 year.
Key Puzzle Piece: Live Sperm following Vasectomy Reversal
Research has also shown that the time to patency is a key factor driving time to pregnancy. Additionally, the shape of the conception curves after reversal surgery are relatively linear over time, showing that the likelihood of pregnancy is similar at each timepoint. This suggests that “normal” semen quality, as defined by a laboratory standard, is hardly ever needed for women to conceive after reversal surgery. Overall, the reproductive process is remarkably efficient when it comes to working with sperm and requires very little to get the job done.
