QuestionHello, I had a question about birth control. Is there any chance of getting pregnant from a partner who's had a vasectomy many years ago?
Is there any need to worry or a need to use any other additional contraception method?
AnswerIf the vasectomy was performed correctly, it is 99% effective against sperm production. However, some men can "recanalize" and produce sperm, and some procedures have not been done correctly and are ineffective. Furthermore, even though a vasectomy will prevent pregnancy, it will not prevent transmission of STDs, so a condom is useful.
