dr diego delgado urologistaUrologist Diego Delgado gave an interview about vasectomy and vasectomy reversal. The doubts that might arise for those who wish to have a child after the procedure can be clarified both with the written material and with the video kindly provided by the doctor. Take advantage and if you still have questions, don’t hesitate to leave them in the comments. Welcome Dr. Diego!

Famivita: What exactly is a vasectomy?
Dr Diego Delgado: A vasectomy is a surgery performed on men with the goal of preventing pregnancy! It’s a simple procedure done at the clinic itself. It takes about 30 minutes and is practically painless.

Famivita: Who can get one?
Dr Diego Delgado: According to Brazilian law, vasectomy is allowed for all men over 25 years old and for men younger than 25 with at least two children.

Famivita: How difficult is it for a man who has had a vasectomy to reverse the surgery and be able to get someone pregnant again?
Dr Diego Delgado: Vasectomy reversal is a surgery that does not have a guaranteed 100% success rate, which is why we recommend vasectomy for men who truly do not want more children. Another difficulty in performing a vasectomy reversal is the financial cost, as it is a surgery that costs 10 times more than a vasectomy.

Famivita: How is this reversal done? And what is the success rate for this procedure?
Dr Diego Delgado:
Vasectomy reversal is performed in a specialized surgical center with a microscope; the procedure takes a few hours and the post-operative care requires more caution than that of a vasectomy. It is important for the patient to keep in mind that vasectomy reversal is a completely different surgery from vasectomy and takes longer to perform.

Famivita: Are there any factors that make reversal more difficult?
Dr Diego Delgado: The way the vasectomy was performed can make the reversal easier or harder to carry out. An important fact when having your vasectomy is to make sure that the surgeon also performs reversals, because this way he will do the vasectomy in a more appropriate manner. The period of time between vasectomy and reversal should be less than 15 years. The shorter this time period, the greater the chance of success.

Famivita: Which doctor should the couple look for if they wish to get pregnant after a vasectomy?
Dr Diego Delgado: The couple should first see a urologist, who will assess whether there is a need for a female fertility evaluation with a gynecologist.

Famivita: Where can the reversal be done free of charge or in a place where people can find a trusted professional in their area?
Dr Diego Delgado: There is an option for some federal public hospitals to perform this surgery, but the waiting lists are very long. If the couple want more information about the surgery, they can contact the CBU – Brazilian Urology Center at 11 2338-3600 or at 11 94479-6009.

Famivita: What advice do you give to anyone considering a vasectomy or a reversal?
Dr Diego Delgado: Vasectomy reversal is not a simple surgery, and the period for the semen analysis to show sperm again (to have sperm return in the ejaculate) can take up to a year. Once the decision to have another child has been made, the couple should look for a doctor registered with the Brazilian Society of Urology – SBU for an initial evaluation, after which they will be given individualized advice.

Contact Dr. Diego Delgado: Dr. Diego Delgado’s website

Clinic Phone: 11 2338-3600

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