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Does Sperm Get Reabsorbed After Vasectomy?
Question: does sperm get reabsorbed in body if not ejaculated? Will sperm get reabsorbed if you had a vastecomy too? thanks
Brief Answer:
Yes, sperms get reabsorbed .
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX and welcome to HCM.
Your question is a commonly asked one.
The answer is yes, they get reabsorbed and then killed by body cells.
Only 2-5% of ejaculate volume is made up of sperms, coming from both testis.
The rest come from other semen forming organs.
Of the total sperms formed in the testis, only about 50% are expelled into the seminal fluid, through the vas tubes. The rest get reabsorbed or destroyed by body cells.
After a vasectomy, gradually, fewer number of sperms are produced, and then it stops completely. Hence ejaculate will contain sperms for few days to week, after vasectomy. So, after vasectomy, a semen test is always advised to confirm it.
Yes, sperms get reabsorbed .
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX and welcome to HCM.
Your question is a commonly asked one.
The answer is yes, they get reabsorbed and then killed by body cells.
Only 2-5% of ejaculate volume is made up of sperms, coming from both testis.
The rest come from other semen forming organs.
Of the total sperms formed in the testis, only about 50% are expelled into the seminal fluid, through the vas tubes. The rest get reabsorbed or destroyed by body cells.
After a vasectomy, gradually, fewer number of sperms are produced, and then it stops completely. Hence ejaculate will contain sperms for few days to week, after vasectomy. So, after vasectomy, a semen test is always advised to confirm it.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks. so vastecomy stops the production of sperms in testes? i m 32 male and want to get vastecomy. should i go for it or wait for male birth control pill? thanks
Brief Answer:
Birth control pill only for few days after a vasectomy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
After a vasectomy, all Urologists or surgeons, always advise the person, to get a semen test, to confirm, that there are no live sperms seen.
Typically, a few live sperms will reach the ejaculate in the first few days to a week, after a vasectomy.
Thereafter, the sperms can't reach the semen, as the tube or vas, is divided.
It's production in the testis will continue in lesser numbers.
Also, after few days of vasectomy, a birth control pill is advised, to be safe.
Hope your doubt is cleared.
Birth control pill only for few days after a vasectomy.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
After a vasectomy, all Urologists or surgeons, always advise the person, to get a semen test, to confirm, that there are no live sperms seen.
Typically, a few live sperms will reach the ejaculate in the first few days to a week, after a vasectomy.
Thereafter, the sperms can't reach the semen, as the tube or vas, is divided.
It's production in the testis will continue in lesser numbers.
Also, after few days of vasectomy, a birth control pill is advised, to be safe.
Hope your doubt is cleared.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
is there a birth control pill for men? thx
Brief Answer:
yes, men have medical options also.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
There are definitely medical treatments for men, to prevent a pregnancy in female partner, but you'll a check-up by your doctor, and prescription from your doctor for that.
Wish you well.
yes, men have medical options also.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
There are definitely medical treatments for men, to prevent a pregnancy in female partner, but you'll a check-up by your doctor, and prescription from your doctor for that.
Wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
name a birth control pill for men please. thx
Brief Answer:
it's a prescription drug.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
You can get prescription medicines from your doctor only.
Wish you well.
it's a prescription drug.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
You can get prescription medicines from your doctor only.
Wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks but i need the name of the drug
Brief Answer:
medical check-up before prescription.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
There're several types of drugs available today.
Before prescribing any medicine, you need to have an examination by a doctor, so that the safest one can be prescribed for you.
Hope your doubt is cleared.
medical check-up before prescription.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
There're several types of drugs available today.
Before prescribing any medicine, you need to have an examination by a doctor, so that the safest one can be prescribed for you.
Hope your doubt is cleared.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks but you are not answering my question. please name the medications.
Brief Answer:
A medical check-up is mandatory.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Again, let me underline the fact, that a medical check-up is mandatory before we advise any medicines.
See your doctor, and any qualified doctor will be able to prescribe the suitable medicine.
A medical check-up is mandatory.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
Again, let me underline the fact, that a medical check-up is mandatory before we advise any medicines.
See your doctor, and any qualified doctor will be able to prescribe the suitable medicine.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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