mommyof5

Does anyone know the chances of getting pregnant after your husband has had a vasectomy? I didn't think there was a chance but i'm hearing now that there is. This scares me.

nanaSue

Where did you hear that? There is absolutely no chance after he has had this operation. My husband had it done before I met him, so I knew that there was no chance of us having a baby together. Luckily, it made no difference as we both had children from previous relationships.

Bun

It depends how long it's been!! If it has been less than six weeks (or so), then YES it IS possible!! If it's been past that (and generally the doctor will do a test to verify that the operation was successful), then it is unlikely.

pregnancyquickstart

The percentages are low, but it's not unheard of. If the doctor didn't do his job correctly then it can happen. I've heard about several women who have gotten pregnant after their husband has had a vasectomy. You can go to your doctor and be checked out and they'll know if the vasectomy took or not.
Typically the doctor does a sperm count a week after the vasectomy and a month after that to insure that everything is were it should be. And should probably be checked every few years after that.

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isadora

My friend actually got pregnant after her husband had a vasectomy (7 years after) and they were separated at the time her baby was born. He did not believe it was his until the paternity test came back to prove he was the father. They are back together and happily married, but what a shock! So it is not impossible, just not probable.