Should I Check My Sperm Count Prior to My Vasectomy Reversal?

Should you be getting your sperm count checked prior to vasectomy reversal to make sure that the vasectomy was successful and that no sperm are getting through? It's actually a reasonable question given that only 20 to 30% of men actually check to see that their vasectomy worked. The reality is however that vasectomies are 99.9% effective in terms of preventing babies. And if you did go for a sperm count, it's almost certainly to show no sperm at all, or extremely rare sperm getting through - which are not likely going to be helpful in terms of achieving a pregnancy. So, a sperm count prior to a reversal is not recommended as a necessary step. Please email me directly with any questions: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.