IVF v Vasectomy Reversal

IVF can be a good choice for people looking for fertility options when a female or male factor may contribute to infertility. Degrees of IVF success is dependent on variables like age, history of miscarriage, type of infertility, lifestyle choices and psychological or emotional characteristics. IVF treatment involves administration of reproductive hormones, similar in composition but in much higher doses than those used for oral contraception.

For men who have had a vasectomy, a vasectomy reversal is an option to father children naturally without the burden on the female partner hormonally. Vasectomy reversals provide a higher overall chance of pregnancy than IVF and is usually the better first option for patients.

A vasectomy reversal is minimally invasive without the need of ongoing hormonal or laboratory intervention. Only one individual will be required to have a surgical procedure (instead of 2) and there will be no hormone-altering medication involved.

Cost of IVF Australia vs Vasectomy Reversal cost

IVF treatment costs are difficult to predict because you don’t know how many cycles you might need to fall pregnant. One (1) IVF cycle can vary between $4,200 and $16,000 so unless you achieve pregnancy quickly, vasectomy reversals will usually cost less and have a higher success rate of pregnancy over time.

A Vasectomy Reversal with Metrocentre costs from $13,000, plus an anesthetist fee.

Repeat Vasectomy Reversal

If you have recently had a failed vasectomy reversal and are worried IVF is now the ONLY option available to you, Dr Chris Lekich has good news.

Dr. Lekich is one of the world’s leading experts in performing microsurgical vasectomy reversals with ultrasound guidance and has achieved numerous successful re-do vasectomy reversals.

Operating in a purpose-built, licensed private hospital, our team offers expert microsurgical care using ultrasound technology. This ultrasound technology allows Dr Lekich to not only accurately and safely assess your situation, but also to perform vasectomy reversals with minimal post-surgery scarring.

To achieve these results for his patients, our team uses the Owen 3-Layer Microsurgical Vasectomy Reversal procedure and, in some cases, performs epididymal bypass.

What are my chances of a successful re-do vasectomy reversal?

The success of the redo vasectomy reversal will depend on factors such as:

  • How previous surgeries were performed.
  • The condition of the vas deferens.
  • How long ago you had your vasectomy.
  • When you had the failed vasectomy reversal.

 

For expert re-do vasectomy reversals see our team at Metrocentre

Our doctors specialise in complex microsurgery and re-do surgery from other doctors. With Dr Lekich’s experience using ultrasound, he can predict the results of treatment as well as the complexity of your surgery. We will also advise you about whether you should avoid surgery.

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