Articles Archive for March 2010
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A man can become infertile due to several reasons including some chronic ailments and the administration of certain drugs; however, one of the reasons for infertility in men is the production of anti sperm antibodies; this is an autoimmune condition much like an allergic reaction. In a man who suffers from this condition, the body gets sensitized to sperms and the immune system develops antibodies because it perceives the sperms to be a threat; , these anti bodies are mobilized to destroy the sperms.
Normally, the sperms are protected from the onslaught of the immune system by a…
Vasectomy Reversal »
If you have had a vasectomy done in the past but would now like to have children; there is hope in the form of a reversal surgery. This is a very common situation and almost 5% of all men who choose vasectomy as a mean s of contraception change their mind and opt for the reversal procedure. That is an astounding 25,000 men who go for vasectomy reversal each year. There can be several reasons for this change of heart from an improvement in your financial well being to something life changing like a divorce and from something tragic like a child passing away in an accident or out of illness or something as simple as the desire to add to your brood. Ether way, vasectomy reversal can come to your rescue …
Vasectomy Reversal »
There are several reasons why a person would consider a vasectomy reversal such as the untimely death of a child, divorce, change in partners, better financial condition or simply the desire to have more children. Fortunately, the advancements in medical science have given us the opportunity to have more children even after a vasectomy; something that was quite impossible until a few years ago. A lot of men worry about the cost of the procedure, the success rate and the possible risks involved in it. So here is an honest …
Vasectomy Reversal »
Are you considering vasectomy reversal to regain your fertility and have children in future; then here is a look at some valuable information that will answer an questions that you may have about the procedure.
How can a vasectomy be reversed?
When a vasectomy is conducted, the vas deferens is cut and clamped to stop the flow of sperms from the epididymis to the prostrate glands from where the sperms are expelled at the time of ejaculation. The reversal surgery involves the reconnection of the two ends of the vas deferens to …
Vasectomy Reversal »
Almost 500,000 men opt for vasectomy as a permanent mode of contraception each year; however, 5% of them change their mind in future and choose to go in for vasectomy reversal; that is almost 25,000 men who get vasectomy reversal done each year. The decisions to reverse a vasectomy can be motivated by several factors such as the untimely demise of a child, divorce, death of the spouse, change in financial circumstances or simply the desire to be a father one more time. If you find yourself reconsidering your decision …
Vasectomy Reversal »
Most patients who choose to go in for a vasectomy reversal ate apprehensive about the procedure and success rate of the surgery. It is vital to understand that the success of the surgery will depend on a multitude of factors not the least of which is the expertise and the experience of the surgeon who performs the procedure. The technique used in the microsurgical reversal of a vasectomy is known as multi layer, 10-0 suturing. The vas deferens is a tube that helps to transport the sperms from the epididymis …
Vasectomy Reversal »
Vasectomy reversal surgery takes two to three hours to be completed and generally it is a same day check in check out procedure conducted as an outpatient surgery. The microsurgical techniques used in the surgery help to ensure that the incision is small so that there is very little scope for infection and less pain and discomfort for the patient. Recovery after the surgery is usually quick because the wound is small and regular pain killers such as Tylenol or Advil are generally enough to take care of any discomfort …
Vasectomy Reversal »
A vasectomy surgery is usually completed in two to three hours; it is a fairly simple and straight forward procedure which is conducted under local anesthesia with one or no sutures. The procedure is absolutely painless but if you harbor a morbid fear of surgical procedures, you can always choose to go for general anesthesia. However, you will need to stay in the hospital while the effect of general anesthesia wears off.. You may feel a slight amount of discomfort and some pain once the sedation wears off; however, your …
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What is a vasectomy reversal?
Vasectomy reversal is a microsurgical procedure conducted with the aim to restore normal sperm flow from the epididymis to the prostrate glands from where the sperms find their way out of the male body and into the female reproductive system after ejaculation. The surgery is conducted to rejoin the ends of the vas deferens tube that was severed and clamped during the original procedure. While vasectomy creates a blockage that stops the sperm from moving out of the epididymis, vasectomy reversal does the exact opposite. In …
Vasectomy Reversal »
Are you considering vasectomy reversal? Have you changed your mind about fathering children in future after getting a vasectomy done a few years ago? There may be several reasons for the change of heart from a divorce to the death of a child or simply a change in the economic status of the family. Fortunately, excellence and the immense progress in medical science have now made it possible to reverse a vasectomy with a microsurgical procedure. The surgery has a very high success rate.
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