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Can Sperm Be Retrieved After A Vasectomy?

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Question : can a doctor retrieve sperm from a man after a vasectomy
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (-5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, its possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

Yes, this is possible. Please note that even after vasectomy sperm is produced. Moreover, ejaculation is also possible. It just does not contain sperm.
As testis still produce sperm, it is possible to get sperm directly from testis. To do that, biopsy can be done. Such sperm can be used for fertilization.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.
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Can Sperm Be Retrieved After A Vasectomy?

Brief Answer: Yes, its possible. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. Yes, this is possible. Please note that even after vasectomy sperm is produced. Moreover, ejaculation is also possible. It just does not contain sperm. As testis still produce sperm, it is possible to get sperm directly from testis. To do that, biopsy can be done. Such sperm can be used for fertilization. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards.