In the video to the left, male infertility specialist and pioneer Dr. Sherman Silber explains all you need to know about your vasectomy reversal procedure.

A vasectomy is a very common male birth control procedure that you may find you want reversed down the road. If you're an individual facing infertility due to a previous vasectomy, you've probably heard the term vasovasostomy before. A vasovasostomy works well when you simply want to reconnect the vas deferens; however, if you're wishing to fully restore your fertility, you should choose a method that repairs the vas deferens as well as the epididymis. The epididymis is responsible for carrying sperm from the testicle to the vas deferens, and 80% of vasectomy reversal cases also need epidydimal repair to fix microscopic "blowouts" that often occur either as a result of the original vasectomy, or from pressure build up over time.

If you're seeking to fully restore your fertility after a vasectomy, it is important to take an all-inclusive approach to your vasectomy reversal procedure. Making sure your vasectomy reversal method includes epididymal repair in addition to the reconnection of the vas deferens only serves to ensure full restoration of your fertility post-vasectomy.

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