Vasectomy Failures Exposed: Could Pregnancy Still Sneak In After Your Snip?
1. Having sex too soon after surgery
When we look at why a vasectomy failed, this is the cause that comes up the most. Fortunately, it’s also the cause that’s the most preventable. While a vasectomy is effective birth control, it isn’t an instant fix – even if we remove a section of highway for sperm to move, there will still be travelers left on the road. If you have sex while you still have sperm in your system, you can still get your partner pregnant after you’ve had a vasectomy.
It takes about three months, or 25 ejaculations, for any remaining sperm to leave your body completely. That’s why having your semen tested for remaining sperm is such an essential part of your post-procedure care. A few months after surgery, you’ll make a scheduled visit to the lab to leave a sample. We’ll analyze it to make sure that your sperm count is zero, confirming that your vasectomy is a success.
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