While a vasectomy is designed to be a permanent solution for preventing pregnancy, IVF after a vasectomy is still possible.
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This article will cover IVF after a vasectomy and explore your options, including costs, success rates and related procedures.
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Can You Do IVF if Your Husband Had a Vasectomy?
Yes, IVF is a viable option if your partner has had a vasectomy. By using sperm retrieval techniques or a sperm donor, IVF can be a great way to grow your family.
Sperm Retrieval after Vasectomy for IVF
If you are completing IVF post vasectomy, sperm can still be retrieved for IVF through minimally invasive techniques:
- Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration (PESA): A small needle gathers fluid from the epididymis, a tube that stores mature sperm cells, to retrieve sperm.
- Testicular Sperm Aspiration (TESA): Sperm is collected directly from the testes using a small needle.
- Testicular Sperm Extraction (TESE): This is a surgical technique that removes a small amount of testicular tissue through a small surgical incision to find sperm.
These procedures are typically performed under local anesthesia and paired with IVF to achieve pregnancy.
How Does IVF Work with a Vasectomy?
IVF works similarly regardless of a vasectomy. Sperm and eggs are combined in a lab, and the resulting embryo is transferred to the uterus.
The main difference is that you may need to use a sperm retrieval procedure or find a sperm donor to complete the process.
IVF after Vasectomy Success Rates
Success rates for IVF after a vasectomy are often similar to standard IVF success rates.
According to a study conducted by the Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society, the IVF success rates after a vasectomy are:
- Women under 35: 33.7%
- Women aged 35-39: 28.7%
- Women aged 40+: 21.8%
However, factors like sperm quality, egg quality and age play a significant role in determining outcomes.
Working closely with your fertility specialist can help optimize these factors.
How Much is IVF after a Vasectomy?
If you or your partner has had a vasectomy and are considering IVF, it’s important to understand the costs involved.
The overall cost will depend on several factors, such as the type of sperm retrieval procedure, the number of IVF cycles and whether additional resources like donor sperm or surrogacy are required.
Cost of IVF
The average cost of IVF ranges between $12,000 and $30,000 per cycle. This cost typically includes:
- Initial consultations
- Ovarian stimulation medications
- Egg retrieval
- Fertilization and embryo culture
- Embryo transfer
- Monitoring and testing
Keep in mind that some couples may require multiple cycles of IVF to achieve a successful pregnancy, which can increase the total cost.
Cost of Sperm Retrieval Procedures
If sperm needs to be retrieved surgically after a vasectomy, the following procedures may be used:
- PESA (Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration): $3,000–$6,000
- TESA (Testicular Sperm Aspiration): $3,000–$7,000
- TESE (Testicular Sperm Extraction): $5,000–$10,000
Cost of Surrogacy
Surrogacy typically costs between $169,000-$179,000, and includes:
- Surrogate compensation: This payment acknowledges the time, effort, and emotional and physical demands placed on the surrogate.
- Agency fees: We provide professional services to match intended parents with a surrogate in as little as 1-6 months and guide both parties through the entire process.
- Legal costs: Surrogacy requires a contract to state expectations and preferences, ensure all parties’ rights are protected and to establish parentage.
- Medical costs: These costs cover all medical procedures related to the surrogacy process, including the embryo transfer and your surrogate’s pregnancy and delivery.
- Variable fees: Covers additional expenses that may arise during the surrogacy journey like surrogate lodging and travel, lost wages and maternity clothing.
Navigating the costs of IVF and surrogacy can be challenging, but we are here to guide you through every step, from understanding costs to finding resources that fit your needs.
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Does Insurance Cover IVF after Vasectomy
Insurance coverage for IVF after a vasectomy varies. Some plans may cover procedures like sperm retrieval or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), while others may not include IVF-related costs.
Check with your provider to understand your coverage.
IVF after Vasectomy Reversal
If you’ve undergone a vasectomy reversal but are still unable to conceive, IVF may be an effective solution. Difficulty conceiving after a reversal can be due to either male or female infertility factors, such as low sperm count, sperm motility issues or egg quality.
IVF allows medical professionals to address these issues by fertilizing an egg in a controlled environment and transferring the embryo to the uterus.
In some cases, however, IVF may be unsuccessful due to uterine issues or maternal health concerns, in which case surrogacy may be necessary to achieve pregnancy.
If after multiple cycles IVF is still unsuccessful, you can learn about how to move forward by reading our article about your options after failed IVF.
IVF after Failed Vasectomy Reversal
If a vasectomy reversal fails, IVF and surrogacy can still be completed using:
- Sperm retrieval procedures like PESA, TESA or TESE.
- A sperm donor to fertilize eggs for IVF.
Choosing Surrogacy after Vasectomy
Surrogacy after a vasectomy may be necessary, especially if IVF is unsuccessful due to uterine issues or maternal health complications.
Surrogacy makes parenthood possible by allowing your baby to be carried to term by a qualified surrogate.
In situations where a vasectomy reversal was unsuccessful, you may also need to use a sperm donor. Using a sperm donor for surrogacy allows you to move forward with your family-building journey, even if infertility stands in your way.
You can get help finding a surrogate and completing surrogacy when you fill out our simple form or you can view our highly-qualified surrogates now.
Using a Sperm Donor After Vasectomy for IVF and Surrogacy
If sperm retrieval procedures like PESA or TESA are not an option or if a vasectomy reversal is unsuccessful, using a sperm donor may be the most practical solution for IVF or surrogacy.
Here’s what you should know:
- How to find a sperm donor: Sperm banks and clinics often provide detailed donor profiles with health history, background, education, physical traits and more.
- Costs of sperm donation: $300-$1,500 per vial. The cost often includes screening, storage and shipping.
Take the Next Step in Your Parenthood Journey
Whether you’re considering IVF or surrogacy after a vasectomy, our experienced surrogacy specialists can help you navigate your options, connect you with trusted fertility clinics and guide you through the surrogacy process if needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can IVF be done after a vasectomy?
Yes, IVF can be done after a vasectomy. You can get a vasectomy reversal, use sperm retrieval techniques, or use a sperm donor to complete IVF and surrogacy after a vasectomy.
How can I get pregnant if my husband had a vasectomy?
If you want to get pregnant after a vasectomy you can look into vasectomy reversal, use sperm retrieval procedures, or use a sperm donor to complete IVF.
Can you collect sperm from a man who has had a vasectomy?
Yes, you can often collect sperm from a man who has had a vasectomy through procedures like percutaneous epididymal sperm aspiration (PESA), testicular sperm aspiration (TESA) and testicular sperm extraction (TESE).
How much is IVF after a vasectomy?
IVF after a vasectomy varies in cost depending on the procedures needed, but sperm retrieval procedures can cost between $3,000-$12,000 while a sperm donor can cost $300-$1500 per vial in addition to other IVF costs.