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I Had Vasectomy 6 Years Ago. Heard About Late Failure

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Posted on Thu, 26 Jan 2023
Question: I had vasectomy 6 years ago. Heard about late failure so did test through quest diagnostics. Result was None seen with reference range none seen. Was a concentrated specimen. Do you think I am sterile at this point?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. P. T. Patil (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Your Vasectomy has been 100% successful

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for query.
Normally residual sperms are detected in semen upto maximum three months .There with successful surgery there are 0% chances of sperms being detected in semen after 6 years .You are 100% sterile .
Thanks and Regards.
Dr Patil.
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I Had Vasectomy 6 Years Ago. Heard About Late Failure

Brief Answer: Your Vasectomy has been 100% successful Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for query. Normally residual sperms are detected in semen upto maximum three months .There with successful surgery there are 0% chances of sperms being detected in semen after 6 years .You are 100% sterile . Thanks and Regards. Dr Patil.