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Is Pregnancy Possible Long After A Vasectomy?
Question: I had a vasectomy 13 years ago and my girl friend saids she is pregnant. I have been with other women since and none of them got pregnant? How likely is it that I am the father/
Brief Answer:
Vasectomy failure rate, Do semen analysis to confirm. If azoospermia then
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Vasectomy done 13 years ago has a failure rate of 1 %. With advancing time there are odds of recanalization of the lumen so it is possible. But to be sure you need to do the semen analysis if that is azoospermic then you can't be the father. Paternity test is another way to confirm.
I would suggest do the semen analysis and if the reports show azoospermia then she is not carrying your child. If the report shows good sperm count then you are amongst those 1 out of 100 people who get their vasectomy recanalised. Do the math for the odds and hope for the best.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Vasectomy failure rate, Do semen analysis to confirm. If azoospermia then
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and i understand your concern. Vasectomy done 13 years ago has a failure rate of 1 %. With advancing time there are odds of recanalization of the lumen so it is possible. But to be sure you need to do the semen analysis if that is azoospermic then you can't be the father. Paternity test is another way to confirm.
I would suggest do the semen analysis and if the reports show azoospermia then she is not carrying your child. If the report shows good sperm count then you are amongst those 1 out of 100 people who get their vasectomy recanalised. Do the math for the odds and hope for the best.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and dont forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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