Introduction
An increasing number of men have requested vasectomies over the last 20 years as it is a simple and reliable method of achieving male sterility.

Unfortunately, some men regret their decision and request vasectomy reversal. These requests are more common following divorce if the vasectomy has been carried out at a time of personal.

It is important that vasectomy should not be considered a readily-reversible method of birth control as, even in the best hands, reversal success rates are less than 50%. Because of this, pre-vasectomy patients may consider freezing and banking of sperm prior to their operation, a service provided by Bridge (click here).

At Bridge we can assist with both vasectomy and its reversal and provide medical advice and counselling to assist you with whichever decision you are preparing to take.

The procedures are carried out in our own fully-equipped Day Care Unit and you will be able to return home after a period of rest, although we do advise that you are accompanied by a partner, relative or friend to make sure you get home safely.

Before a Vasectomy
The sperm produced by each testicle collects in a tightly coiled tube called the epididymis. It is during their passage through the epididymis that the sperm achieve their ability to move and fertilise an egg. The epididymis leads into a thicker tube, the vas deferens. This can be felt in the scrotum of most men. The tube passes through the seminiferous vesicles and the prostate gland before leading into the urethra (the tube within the penis). It takes approximately 60 days for a sperm to be produced and a further 14 days to pass through the epididymis and vas deferens.

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