How much time is required for sperm counts to increase after varicocoele operation?
Mahendra Bhandari
Professor of Urology, Director Clinical Research,
Henry Ford Hospital,
Detroit, USA
Professor of Urology, Director Clinical Research,
Henry Ford Hospital,
Detroit, USA
Q: We are married for 2 years but have no child. We both underwent tests. Mine is normal, but the problem was found with my husband.My husband's sperm count is 3 million. He had the problem of varicocoele which was operated by laproscopy. How much time does it take for the sperm counts to increase after operation? Can I become pregnant now? Please reply soon as I am very desperate to have a child. Savitha
A:A count of 3 million is not a very bad situation. It is bound to increase further after a successful operation for varicoele. Usually it takes 6-12 weeks before you see the response. If you still do not succeed you could take help of some fertility clinic and get inseminated with your own husbands sperms.