Quick Q about IVF V's Vasectomy reversal

[sushee]

I would suggest try the reversal first. Sure it may not work (my tubal ligation reversal didn't work) but if it does it means having the freedom to conceive without the continuing expense of IVF. If it works, it's a one off cost which, if they wanted, could result in as many babies as they can naturally concieve.

But by not trying the reversal first and going straight to IVF, they are limiting themselves to only ever conceiving via IVF, which is difficult physically, emotionally and mentally, and not to mention prohibitively expensive if you're even considering having more than one child. If they have the reversal and it doesn't work and they have to try IVF anyway, at least they know it is in fact their last resort.

JMO.

[Lissie]

I believe a reversal at this stage would most likely not work - i am to believe that after several years its basically not worth even going down the reversal path - but hey who knows. If the specialist thinks there is more chance with ivf i would probably go that path - maybe they should get another opinion before they make up their minds. And i do believe they would most likely need icsi - but i am not an expert. Wishing your friends the best of luck.

[AngelPunks]

we were advised to go down the extraction/icsi path - we were told we'd only have about a 15% chance of success from reversal

good luck with it all

[~mamaspice~]

Hi Girls,

Thank you so much for your feedback. It is really appreciated.

Sushee, you have a good point but it has been quite a while since the vasectomy so the chances of it being successful could be pretty slim.

Taffylou, Lissie & Punkin, best of luck for your TTC journey guys. Sending you all lots and lots of

[scorpio]

we are doing ivf/icsi for the same reason. we were told that sperm antibodies are the crucial factor in whether a reversal would be successful or not. my DP tested positive to antibodies meaning that even if the reversal was physically successful then the sprem would die on their way out!

ivf is not an easy solution though. we are on our 3rd full stim cycle now. We have not been able to freeze any sperm or embies in the first two cycles .. .which has meant full stims and surgical sperm extraction (v. v. painful afterwards) for all cycles. We've also had fairly verage numbers on each cycle (4 fertilised on cycles 1 & 2 and 3 this time) ... although right now we have 3 embies still going strong at day 4 with transfer tomorrow. So I am very hopeful that we will have one and maybe two to freeze this time.

best of luck to your friends whatever they decide to do!

[Jodiedas]

Hi i have also done Ivf treatments as my hubby had a vasectomy.We have not got to the extract part yet seems my body is having drama's reacting to the fertility drugs.I spoke to a lady the other day her hubby is having a reversal after 7 years .We are takin a break now as our future is up in Question due to the economy and stock market. But i have not given up hope and i am rather curious about the reversal option what i want to know is if the reversal does not work is it still possible to do IVF i was told that the body does see the Sperm as foreign object and kills it off. Does this happen in the testi or on the sperms way hmmmm Out lol. Ya dont want to blow things completely....And the old fashioned way is alot nicer then needles drugs and there is no fun in IVF Unless you fall Preg. It's a long haul and very stressfull. I know how i would rather do it. I am starting to think reversal next time and take the risk if we still have the IVF option we can go back to that. Would love to hear if anyone has stories or advice it all helps us.Thanks Jodie