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How Much Will A Vasectomy Reversal Cost You?

Hyun — Tue, 02 Jan 2007 18:55:00 +0000

How Much Will A Vasectomy Reversal Cost You?
By Mark Gardner

There have been many people who have had a vasectomy only to regret their decision later on in their lives. Many of those who find themselves in this position start looking into the possibility of having a vasectomy reversal. The big question for many is whether they can meet vasectomy reversal costs?

Unfortunately, vasectomy reversals aren’t cheap! A vasectomy reversal is a complicated procedure and the price reflects that. Having your vasectomy reversed could see you facing a medical bill of $4,000 to $20,000.

A vasectomy reversal is much more difficult to perform than the actual vasectomy. You will have to pay a specialized surgeon for his time; this could add something like $1,000 to $3,000 to your bill. You will also be charged for the anesthetic that will be used in your operation, anesthetic isn’t cheap and this could easily put up to $5,000 on to your vasectomy reversal fees. The charges may not stop there either; you might easily need extra medication or even a brief spell in hospital. You could soon be looking at a rather steep bill!

The costs involved with a vasectomy reversal will leave many couples scratching their heads wondering how they can possibly pay for the operation. One possible option that many couples have turned too is financing. Whilst this is certainly a feasible option you need to be aware of the high interest rates that these loan agencies can charge. It may well be cheaper to pay by credit card in order to pay for your reverse vasectomy.

As well as the high costs that you are faced with, you are going to have to bear in mind that the operation may not be successful! You could well find yourself in the situation of having a large bill and yet still be infertile. Unfortunately, it’s the same situation for everyone. Many men just feel it is worth the chance if they can be a father one day.

Mark Gardner is a popular webmaster and publisher of vasectomyreport.com To get more information on vasectomy reversal costs check out his website today!

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Is A Vasectomy Reversal The Solution For You? By M...

Hyun — Fri, 22 Dec 2006 01:09:00 +0000

Is A Vasectomy Reversal The Solution For You?
By Mark Gardner

If you have previously had a vasectomy but now have a desire to father a child, then the encouraging news for you is that the process may well be reversible. We take a look at the vasectomy reversal process and see how likely you are to regain your fertility.

You’ll find that a vasectomy reversal is more likely to be successful the sooner that it is undertaken. It is believed the ideal time period to have a reverse vasectomy is the initial three years from the time that you first underwent your vasectomy. Your chances for a successful vasectomy reversal will slowly begin to deteriorate the more time passes by after these opening three years.

When you undergo a vasectomy reversal, the surgeon will perform either a vasovasostomy or a vasoepididymostomy. With a vasovasostomy, the surgeon will attempt to sew your vas deferens back together. This is the most likely procedure that your surgeon will perform. A vasoepididymostomy is a bit more complicated and this is normally carried out if there happens to be a blockage in the epididymis. When performing a vasoepididymostomy, your surgeon will look to join your vas deferens to your epididymis.

Anyone who is considering a vasectomy reversal will want to know what the chances are for success. Well, recent studies have indicated that those men who underwent a vasovasostomy, sperm was found to be present in approximately 90 percent of cases and that 50 percent of those had later gone on and fathered a child. As for those who had undergone a vasoepididymostomy, sperm was found to be present in approximately 65 percent of cases and just 25 percent of those men had later gone on and fathered a child.

If you do intend to go on and have a vasectomy reversal, then you can help improve your chances for a successful operation by finding a surgeon who is experienced in this line of work and particularly with microsurgical procedures.

No one is guaranteed to have their fertility restored unto them. But by selecting a surgeon who as a solid background in microsurgical procedures and by having your vasectomy reversal performed as soon as you can; you can really help to increase your chances of being a father to a newborn child.

Mark Gardner is a popular webmaster and publisher of vasectomyreport.com To get more information on vasectomy reversal check out his website today!

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Vasectomy or Tubes Tied?

Hyun — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 01:11:00 +0000

Vasectomy or Tubes Tied?
By Gabe Mirkin, M.D.

Whether the husband gets a vasectomy or the wife gets a tubal ligation is usually decided by who has the strongest will. Vasectomies and tubal ligations are safe surgeries, but the operation on a man is a simple cutting under the skin in an office, while the operation on a woman requires going into her belly in an operating room. Over the long haul, they both are safe and effective in preventing pregnancies.

Two studies seemed to show that having a vasectomy increases a man's chances of getting prostate cancer, but more recent studies show no increased risk. When scientists compare two variables to see if one causes the other, they should determine whether one factor causes the other, or is just associated with it. They use two study groups: men who have had vasectomies and those who have not. Men who have had vasectomies tend to be more sexually active than those who have not had this procedure; otherwise, they wouldn't need to have the vasectomy done. Three recent studies show that increased sexual activity is a risk factor for prostate cancer. Those at increased risk include men who have the earliest first sexual intercourse, the most partners, the most marriages and the most frequent orgasms. However, at present most doctors feel that sexual activity is not a risk factor for prostate cancer. Men who have had vasectomies are also less likely to use condoms because they don't have to worry about pregnancy, so they are more likely to pick up venereal diseases that may or may not be associated with prostate cancer.

Doctors cut the spermatic cord as it leaves the testicles to carry sperm to the outside. Beyond the cut, two glands, the prostate and seminal vesicles, attach to and supply most of the ejaculatory fluid. A vasectomy does not change a man's hormone levels or the appearance or amount of fluid in his ejaculate. One study shows that you must be cautious after you have had a vasectomy. Sometimes sperm hides in the tubes for months. The usual waiting period is to check a man six weeks after he has had a vasectomy to see if any sperm are still in his ejaculate. This study shows that you have to wait six months to be checked to see if it is safe to make love without causing a pregnancy.

Dr. Gabe Mirkin has been a radio talk show host for 25 years and practicing physician for more than 40 years; he is board certified in four specialties, including sports medicine. Read or listen to hundreds of his fitness and health reports at http://www.DrMirkin.com

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