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		<title>The Role Of The Clinic In The Success Rate Of Vasectomy Reversal</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:55:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Seomul Evans</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people perceived that it is only the skill and the experience of the surgeon performing the vasectomy reversal that matters most in the procedure. They are not aware that the clinic also plays a major role in the success rate of the procedure. Things you need to know about the clinic that contribute to the success rate of the procedure
* The knowledge of the support staff about the process 
* The ability of the support staff to answer your questions before the procedure
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people perceived that it is only the skill and the experience of the surgeon performing the vasectomy reversal that matters most in the procedure. They are not aware that the clinic also plays a major role in the success rate of the procedure. Things you need to know about the clinic that contribute to the success rate of the procedure<br />
* The knowledge of the support staff about the process<br />
* The ability of the support staff to answer your questions before the procedure<br />
* The experience of the support staff to assist the surgeon during the procedure</p>
<p>The information that you obtain will greatly influence the cost of your total reversal procedure as well as your success rate. One tip in choosing clinics is to know about the comments and feedbacks of the patients. The clinic must be reputable or at least specializes in reversal vasectomy to increase your chances of success. </p>
<p>Easy Payment Plan</p>
<p>Know if the clinic offers an easy payment plan. The insurance may not shoulder the total cost of your reversal vasectomy procedure. Vasectomy and the reversal procedures are elective procedures. This means that it is considered under the cosmetic surgery category. It would be wise to know if the clinic offers an easy installment payment plan for your convenience. Although most of the clinics may offer an easy installment plan, you still need to know the terms and conditions of the plan. </p>
<p>The total cost of the reversal vasectomy procedure usually ranges from $10,000 to as high as $15,000. Some factors may evoke significant changes such as your health condition. The easy installment plan is vital in considering your capability to proceed with your plan of conceiving a child the natural way. </p>
<p>Offered Fertility Procedure Services</p>
<p>It is important that you know the number of fertility procedure services that the clinic offers. It would be wise to select a clinic that specializes on the reversal vasectomy procedure alone. Making a little research about the number of services related to fertility procedures offered by the clinic is important. This will help you avoid the confusion of choosing and deciding which fertility option you are going to take when the staff clinic attempts or starts to sell you with their other packages. </p>
<p>Most fertility clinics would want to sell the In Vitro Fertilization or IVF because it is cheaper at the start. Clinics offering several fertilization procedures would most likely offer the IVF over the reversal of vasectomy. However, IVF has a lot of issues that you need to tackle too. The idea may sound simple but the process is actually a bit more complicated and stressful. It is described as a bit stressful because the procedure is conducted in series of stages that are rather intrusive and painful. This fertilization procedure has a lower success rate too. The stages make the procedure more expensive than the reversal vasectomy procedure. It is best to consider this option if you do not conceive within 3 years after the reversal vasectomy surgery. </p>
<p>Look at the walls of the clinic and at least read the certificates hanging there. Check their registration and make sure that it is registered to your state where you are going to perform the reversal vasectomy. Check the credibility of the clinic to make sure the staff and the surgeon handling you have the skill and the experience required to raise the success rate of the procedure.</p>
<p>Seomul Evans is a <a href="http://www.seo-1-marketing-services.com" title="Internet Marketing Services consultant">Internet Marketing Services consultant</a> blogging about <a href="http://www.vasectomyreversal.com" title="vasectomy reversal doctors">vasectomy reversal doctors</a></p>
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		<title>Keep Trim During Pregnancy With Yoga</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chloe Harris</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yoga while pregnant is a very advantageous means for pregnant women to stay in form and execute what is suitable for their newborn-to-be. Prenatal Yoga aids one to unwind and to respire, making one capable to adjust to the demands of pregnancy and labor. It grants ease from physical and psychological stress which is important throughout one's experience of gestation. Regardless of when you are absolutely inexperienced to yoga or if you are already a seasoned practitioner, you can nevertheless love the advantages of yoga during pregnancy. Take note though that a number of precautions have to also be taken during several points in your gestation. One is that you shouldn't execute any poses on your back when you are subsequently your first trimester for it will repress the blood stream to your womb. Also avert from stretching too much for this will make you susceptible to strains, pulls and other [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yoga during pregnancy is a really useful way for those who are pregnant to remain in condition and execute what is desirable for their child-to-be. Prenatal Yoga assists one to loosen and to respire, making one able to amend to the requirements of pregnancy and labor. It grants alleviation from physical and psychological stress which is imperative during one&#8217;s experience of maternity. Whether you are completely inexperienced to yoga or if you are already an experienced practitioner, you can nevertheless savor the benefit of yoga during gestation. Take note though that a few cautions need also be taken during a quantity of points in your maternity. One is that you shouldn&#8217;t execute whatever poses on your spine when you are afterwards your first trimester for it will subdue the blood flow to your uterus. Also avoid stretching overly for this will have you prone to strains, pulls and other harms.</p>
<p>One yoga pose that is stable for pregnant mothers is the Butterfly pose. This pose loosens up your internal thighs up to your hips. In addition to this, this posture takes out tension from your inner thigh part. It likewise extends your knees and groin part. You might also need to attend to doing this consistently right from the start of your 1st trimester because this will more or less make childbearing easier to a good extent. To do this, you begin by posing on the floor with your legs stretched out to the front. Now while holding your ankles, pull both of your legs as close inwards as you possibly can to the extent that your heels will touch your pelvic section. Now slowly drive your knees downwards going outwards. usually, your knees have to be in contact with the mat although this will need a little practice for you to be able to do so. Try bouncing your knees up and at a low level roughly 15 times while pushing them as far down as you are able to. You also might fancy to set for this posture a single leg at a time, focusing on loosening you inside thigh muscles first.</p>
<p>Following up is the Squats. Keeping your feet about three feet apart, lock your fingers and let your hands bent low in the direction in front of you. Try squatting in a slow manner while lowering your buttocks after this. Remember to hold your feet flat on the deck after the aforementioned step and do not elevate your heels. After abiding down for a couple of seconds, stand up again. Repeat these steps for 15 to 20 times. This posture is very alike as to when you are sweeping off the floor, hence making sweeping floors an wonderful practice.</p>
<p>Another yoga stance that I would advise is the Cat Stretch pose. You perform this by initially sitting with your rear on your heels. After doing this, have a go at trying to raise your behind away from your heels and commence bending ahead while leaning on your palms. After doing this, you are now on all fours. Now that you are in that posture, take a deep breath and begin ascending your head while pushing downwardly the curve of your backbone. You will notice that your back is now concave. Inhale again, and start rolling you head downwards amongst your arms while pushing your back up. Now breath out. Draw the navel up towards the backbone and don&#8217;t forget to pull in your behind as well. Keep in mind that those steps are only one round and you possibly would want to repeat these steps for approximately six times. The reason of this position is to tone your neck, shoulders and your spine. Considering what I said, this is also good for mothers after maternity.</p>
<p>There are numbers of cautions that you possibly could wish to take before planning to go in yoga exercises. The exercises of Yoga when pregnant that I have recommended above are proved to be not dangerous during gestation but you should also listen with awareness to your body. If in performing these drills you feel any anxiety or bother, stop instantly. You must also think of modifying each position as your body shifts.</p>
<p>Learn more about a great exercise and diet regime to stay in shape during your pregnancy by visiting the <a href="http://hubpages.com/hub/What-to-eat-when-pregnant-book"> what to eat when pregnant book</a> hubpage.</p>
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		<title>Male Infertility Treatment Options</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 17:41:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sharon R. Mitchelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nowadays there are several options available when it comes to male infertility treatment. Not all parents will have the privilege to conceive a baby naturally. Some people have to go through different procedures and treatments before they can successfully conceive. There is no guarantee on clinical treatments. This can be a very stressful time and process for those parents who are willing to do just about anything to have a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nowadays there are several options available when it comes to male infertility treatment. Not all parents will have the privilege to conceive a baby naturally. Some people have to go through different procedures and treatments before they can successfully conceive. There is no guarantee on clinical treatments. This can be a very stressful time and process for those parents who are willing to do just about anything to have a child.</p>
<p>Sperm is the key motive for causing male infertility. This could be due to no sperm, a very low sperm count or a poor quality of sperm. The treatments that are used are not to develop more sperm, but to use what is available. Male infertility caused by poor semen quality, could lead to a probability of fewer than fifty percent of a pregnancy being successful.</p>
<p>Various treatments are available from hormonal to herbal and there is no real guarantee to its effectiveness. The most successful treatment would be to artificially inseminate sperm cells in the ovarian. This procedure is considered very high-tech and quite costly.</p>
<p>There is no way to know how long it will take this treatment to be effective. Sometimes you need to go through the treatment about three times before you would successfully conceive a baby. Some people may need as many as eight or nine procedures and this is a very costly procedure. It is also a rather emotional roller coaster for many.</p>
<p>Sperm donation is another method to consider in the aid of fertilization. This would be used in the event that the quality of sperm is too low to bring about natural conception. The success rate of this method is very high if the female is fertile.</p>
<p>Before considering a natural solution to your problem, like going for acupuncture, it is advised that you consult with your doctor first. Care should be taken when deciding on an acupuncturist. Make sure the acupuncturist is a qualified practitioner. Several sessions will be necessary. Therefore, you have to be certain of your choice.</p>
<p>If it has only been less than a year since you and your partner have started to try conceive, you may opt to make some better lifestyle changes to help you increase your sperm production and the quality thereof. You should keep the testicular temperature lower than the rest of your body by avoiding hot tubs and spa treatments. Do not wear tight undergarments that could cause them to overheat.</p>
<p>Improve the circulation of blood to the genitals with regular exercise. Do some cardio and some weights and regular breathing exercises to improve circulation. Prescription drugs may lower your sperm count, while recreational drugs may lower and damage your sperm. Tobacco should be avoided too as it lowers the semen quality.</p>
<p>It is recommended, when deciding on going for the natural treatment like acupuncture to ensure you use a qualified person. Do the necessary research with reference of the acupuncturist of your choice. You should consult with your health practitioner before starting any acupuncture treatments. Numerous sessions should be scheduled and therefore results would be seen in two of three sessions. Numerous insurance companies do cover these treatments.</p>
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		<title>The Benefits Of Quitting Coffee For Pregnant Women</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jenny Hudson</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The first concern that comes into the mind of most women, who have just gotten pregnant, is to quit caffeine. Most of us would put a ban on it the very moment the positive reports are given, just to make sure no harm is done to the baby.</p>
<p>Most of the elder women in the family may inform you otherwise, saying that they did not make efforts of excluding caffeine from their daily diet, and their babies turned out just fine. However, any recent research report that you will come across will provide evidence for caffeine causing serious complications for pregnant women. For example, low weight of babies and pre-mature births.</p>
<p>To control its amount you need to know how much can be consumed. Pregnant women are asked to not exceed 300 milligrams of caffeine in their daily routine.</p>
<p>If more caffeine than this is consumed, a number of risks are likely to take place for the baby. Moreover, women in the first trimester should take even more precautions of not taking in more than 300 milligram, as this would increase the threat of miscarriage.</p>
<p>Most women become more aware about the quality of food being consumed during pregnancy. This is another reason why they may cut down on caffeine as it has no nutritional value.</p>
<p>Caffeine, being a stimulant is another reason why it should be avoided, as it increases the heart rate and may result in a severe condition of sleeplessness, such as insomnia. This would further cause problems such as stress for the baby.</p>
<p>If you are a woman who has experienced pregnancy before, you must be aware of how unpleasant heart burns can be. This is an additional reason why it should be kept away as it causes it.</p>
<p>So you don&#8217;t have to necessarily ban caffeine completely from your life while you are pregnant. But you should know how to control its levels. Decaf coffees also consist of some, and this should be considered while drinking it.</p>
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		<title>The Advantages Of Pregnancy Therapeutic Massages</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:56:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda Richards</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[While maternity is a period for a mom to truly connect with the little one she is carrying, it might also bring about all kinds of physical cramps and troubles. When your maternity moves on and your tummy grows, the backaches and muscle sores will only become worse. Having a massage could tremendously relieve these aches and pains and is something each pregnant moms ought to give consideration [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Though maternity is an occasion for a new mother to truly connect with the little one she is carrying, it could also bring about loads of physical cramps and problems. As your maternity moves along and your tummy grows, the backaches and joint sores will undoubtedly become worse. Obtaining a massage can tremendously relieve these aches and is one thing every expecting mothers should consider.</p>
<p>Having a therapeutic massage during being pregnant differs from a standard massage as the masseuse performing the therapeutic massage must have unique knowledge of the body. Pregnant moms are extremely sensitive and masseurs should be cautious when providing massages as to not cause harm to the infant in any way. The positioning of the mom and the depth of the therapeutic massage is extremely important.</p>
<p>Being pregnant is usually a time of strain. You are continually worrying about the act of having a baby, your body, your baby&#8217;s well being, becoming a parent, and so on. The last thing you have to cope with is a painful back. Choosing a therapeutic massage during pregnancy might help you get your mind off things and de-stress. If you&#8217;re still early on in your pregnancy, you may want to go visit a health spa with your female friends.</p>
<p>For those who are over four to five months expecting, you&#8217;ll have to enlist the aid of a professional pregnancy and postpartum masseuse. These professionals are well skilled and should be certified to perform massages for expecting mothers.</p>
<p>Through some stage in your pregnancy, you will experience a significant degree of muscle cramps, tensing, firmness, pressure and knots. A massage could reduce these pains and may help with backaches, headaches or swollen feet or thighs by improving the blood circulation. This can be advantageous not only to the mom but to the baby, in addition to leaving you rejuvenated and more revived. Therapeutic massage will likely help with muscle flexibility, which is essential when having a baby and will likely prove to be valuable throughout the final trimester.</p>
<p>Pregnancy masseurs advise that expecting mothers have a pregnancy therapeutic massage at least once per month. This is to help them stay revitalized and prepared for the actual delivery. It doesn&#8217;t matter how much along you might be, a therapeutic massage during pregnancy is certain to help your baby stay healthy and happy.</p>
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		<title>Vasectomy Reversal: The Process And The Outcome &#8211; Revealed</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Seomul Evans</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vasectomy reversal is a simple outpatient microsurgery that reverses the process of the vasectomy procedure. Discussing and understanding the process of the reversal vasectomy procedure requires a discussion of the vasectomy procedure too. A detailed discussion of the two processes would help you understand the outcome of the reversal procedure [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vasectomy reversal is a simple outpatient microsurgery that reverses the process of the vasectomy procedure. Discussing and understanding the process of the reversal vasectomy procedure requires a discussion of the vasectomy procedure too. A detailed discussion of the two processes would help you understand the outcome of the reversal procedure clearly. </p>
<p>Vasectomy Microsurgery</p>
<p>Vasectomy is a permanent form of contraception preferred by men who do not think of fathering a child at present or even in the future. The process involves cutting the tubes of the vas deferens to prevent the sperm from leaving the man&#8217;s body during ejaculation. This means that the doctor will suture and clamp the tubes to make sure that there is no feasible passageway for the semen to pass through from the testicles to the prostate glands.   </p>
<p>The vas deferens tubes are the passageway of the semen to transport the sperm into the prostate glands. The sperm will then enter the urogenital opening of the woman&#8217;s body for possible fertilization. The word vasectomy comes from vas and ectomy. Vas is the vas deferens and ectomy is the microsurgical process. After vasectomy, the male body will still produce sperm. However, the sperm gets accumulated in the vas deferens tubes because it was already severed. The accumulated sperm in the vas deferens tubes will then produce pressure and blow up creating a blockage or scar tissue. </p>
<p>Reversal of Vasectomy Procedure</p>
<p>During the reversal of vasectomy procedure, the microsurgeon will reconnect the ends of the vas deferens tubes again. There are 2 types of techniques that the surgeon uses depending on the condition of the vas deferens.</p>
<p>The first technique is the vasovasostomy technique. This is a very simple technique where the surgeon attempts to reconnect the ends of the vas deferens tubes using a high-powered microscope. The objective is to create a passageway for the semen to carry the sperm from the epididymis to the prostate glands. The use of the high-powered microscope makes sure that the doctor sees the tubes clearly because it measure like the size of the smallest spaghetti. This technique is used only when the doctor finds no complications during surgery. Most men who decide to undergo the reversal vasectomy within 3 years from vasectomy procedure would likely qualify for this simple procedure. </p>
<p>The other technique is the vasoepididymostomy where the doctor attempts to connect the vas deferens directly to the epididymis because of the presence of blockage or scar tissue. We already explained about the origin of the blockage. In reversal vasectomy, time is crucial to the formation of blockage and of the scar tissue. It is better that you decide for the reversal procedure as early as 3 years from the date of vasectomy to avoid having this type of complication. The inflammation and scarring of the vas deferens tubes develops through time. Even if the tubes were successfully reconnected, the blockage would still be there to hinder the sperm flow. </p>
<p>Determination of the technique to use for the procedure is possible only when the doctor opens you. The condition of the vas deferens could be determined physically. Sometimes, the doctor may perform physical scrotum examination and note if you have hardened epididymis. This is one symptom of internal blockage. </p>
<p>Another problem that may arise during the surgery is the length of the tubes of the vas deferens. If the length is too short then the doctor may opt for the vasoepididymostomy technique. This is not possible with physical examination. Therefore, it is essential that you prepare your funds for any changes in cost made by possible complications.</p>
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		<title>The Dream: Fathering A Child On Vasectomy Reversal 911</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The divorce rate of the country is certainly not slowing down. Magazines have been writing and talking about a steady 50% divorce each year. You can read people marrying now, separating tomorrow, and having another partner right after separation. The marriage trend simply implies that most men will share different sets of dreams and desires with their new [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The divorce rate of the country is certainly not slowing down. Magazines have been writing and talking about a steady 50% divorce each year. You can read people marrying now, separating tomorrow, and having another partner right after separation. The marriage trend simply implies that most men will share different sets of dreams and desires with their new partners. </p>
<p>Couples have varied reasons to long for a natural child. Several factors such as change of partner, divorce, death of a child, and the plain longing to have a child affect their decisions to find a fertility clinic that could help reverse their vasectomy procedure. Medical science has provided a solution to this plaguing problem. The vasectomy reversal procedure was introduced to reverse the effects of the original vasectomy procedure. </p>
<p>The vasectomy procedure is a permanent form of contraception. This procedure could be done under the outpatient category. This involves cutting and suturing the ends of the vas deferens tubes to prevent sperm flow. The vas deferens is the only way for the sperm to flow to the prostate glands. This means that cutting the tubes would stop the flow of the sperm and makes fertilization with the egg an impossible task for the sperm. You could go back to your usual day-to-day activities after 1 week of bed rest. This procedure is simple and does not carry much risk during the surgery. </p>
<p>The divorce rates and behavior trends of couples led to the creation of the vasectomy reversal procedure. This is exactly the opposite of the original vasectomy surgery. In the vasectomy reversal procedure, the micro surgeon sutures back the ends of the vas deferens tubes in an attempt to create a smooth non-leaking passage for the semen to carry the sperm from the testes to the prostate glands. This will make it possible for the sperm to fertilize the egg when it enters the woman&#8217;s vagina during ejaculation. </p>
<p>The vasectomy reversal is an outpatient procedure and usually performed under a high-powered microscope using local or general anesthesia. Although the success rate of this procedure is impressively high, there is no guarantee that your partner will conceive after the surgery. Several factors affect your probability for conception such as your age, the time taken to decide from the date of the original vasectomy procedure, and the skill of the micro surgeon suturing your vas deferens. Take note that this procedure is never a 100% solution for natural conception. There are a small percentage of couples not getting pregnant after the vasectomy reversal procedure. These couples normally find the IVF as a promising alternative although it has a lower success rate.</p>
<p>The success rate is higher for men who undergo vasectomy reversal within 3 years from date of the original vasectomy. Time and age are crucial in raising your success rate for the reversal of vasectomy. If you are already in your 50s or even 40s, you have a lower success rate to restore back fertility. However, if you are still in your 30s, then you have a higher success rate to become a father again. </p>
<p>Scarring also deals with time. Scar tissue formation or blockage formation is largely dependent with time. The longer you hold your decision to submit to vasectomy reversal the more chances you have of developing blockages and scar tissues in your vas deferens. The most critical condition that you could develop with time is the anti sperm antibodies. This could kill your chances of fertilizing an egg even if the micro surgeon was able to reconnect your vas deferens tubes. Decide and submit to vasectomy reversal as early as you can to avoid complications.</p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:09:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vasectomy reversal is an approach to restore back the fertility of a man by suturing back the ends of the vas deferens tubes and create a passage for the sperm flow. This is an outpatient procedure that requires the use of a local or general anesthesia to ease the pain and the discomfort of this 2 to 3 hour surgery. </p>
<p>Suturing the tubes</p>
<p>The tubes are about the size of the smallest spaghetti. Suturing the tubes require a highly skilled micro surgeon who can completely reconnect, suture, and create a passage for the sperm without the possibility of leaking. The procedure is conducted under a high-powered microscope. The microsurgery involves a multi layer 1-0 suturing skill. </p>
<p>Vas Deferens Tubes </p>
<p>The doctor will perform an analysis of your vas deferens tubes health before the selection of reversal vasectomy technique. The doctor will take a fluid sample for color analysis. The fluid means the amount of sperm accumulating in your vas deferens because it cannot travel to the prostate glands. The fluid sample analysis also includes sperm health examination such as the motility, presence, and volume. </p>
<p>The goal of this fluid sample examination is to evaluate your ability to restore sperm health after the vasectomy reversal procedure. If your sperm shows capability to regain health and fertilize an egg, the doctor will advise you to proceed with the vasectomy reversal procedure. </p>
<p>Vasectomy Reversal Surgery</p>
<p>There are 2 techniques involve in the vasectomy reversal surgery. The selection of the technique largely depends on the health of your vas deferens tubes. After determination of the health of your vas deferens tubes, the doctor will either reconnect the tubes or directly connect the vas deferens to the male epididymis. Several factors such as blockage, scar tissue, or length of the remaining vas deferens tubes could affect selection of the vasectomy reversal technique as well as the cost of the procedure. </p>
<p>Once the technique is concluded, the doctor will then proceed to suture and create a smooth passage for the semen to carry the sperm to the prostate glands where it will stay for a short time ready to go out of the man&#8217;s body during ejaculation. </p>
<p>The Procedure</p>
<p>The vasectomy reversal procedure takes a minimum of 2 hours and a maximum of 3 hours to complete. This is an outpatient procedure that uses local or general anesthesia to help you feel comfortable during the surgery. After the procedure, the doctor will give you prescription for your pain and discomfort as well as a list of instructions on how to take care of yourself for the first 7 and first 30 days. </p>
<p>You can go home immediately after the procedure if you do not feel any effects of the anesthesia anymore. Otherwise, you can stay for a bit until it wears off or call a friend to drive you back home.</p>
<p>The first 7 days</p>
<p>The first 7 days after the vasectomy reversal is very critical. You need to have a complete bed rest during this period. You should realize that you still feel a bit of pain and discomfort during this time. Take the pain relievers that the surgeon prescribed for you to ease your pain a bit. There could be a little swelling or bruising for this first 7 days but it is not a cause for worry yet. An ice pack place on your scrotum would control the swelling and ease your pain a bit. However, if the inflammation continues and your pain intensity level increases, then you need to see your doctor immediately for medication.</p>
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		<title>Vasectomy Reversal: Tips For Fast Recovery</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:46:12 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The procedure for the reversal of vasectomy takes at least a minimum of 2 hours and a maximum of 3 hours to complete. This is an outpatient check-in and check-out process. You would experience a little pain and discomfort after the surgery. However, you can take pain relievers such as Advil or Tylenol to ease the discomfort. You can also put some ice pack on top of the bruised area to control the swelling. </p>
<p>Tips for controlling pain and inflammation</p>
<p>After the surgery, you need to have a complete bed rest for at least 30 days. You can stay on your bed lying or use a recliner to be more comfortable during the day. </p>
<p>Do not lift heavy objects or try anything that could use up your strength because the sutured area is still fresh. </p>
<p>Do not attempt to pursue sexual activities or even simple ejaculation, as this will put your recovery at risk.</p>
<p>Do not engage in any strenuous physical activities such as routine exercises. Stay on bed for the duration of the healing period. </p>
<p>You should not take any alcohol within 2 days after the surgery. You would not want to lessen the effects of the painkillers and the anesthesia with alcohol. </p>
<p>You can eat anything you want. There is no restriction with food and consumption. </p>
<p>Following the tips above will ensure that your wound heals properly for the first 7 days and 30 days. This period is critical in raising your chances for restoring fertility. </p>
<p>Semen Analysis</p>
<p>The doctor will advise you to have a semen analysis after 7 days to make sure that you are not developing any sort of complications or abnormal inflammation. The doctor will then check for the health of your sperm, which involves examining the volume or sperm presence in your semen as well as its motility. </p>
<p>Sperm health normally takes place within 6 to 8 months. It is normal to expect that you can possibly conceive in about a year. However, there are cases where couples conceive a month after the surgery. This case is rare. This means that you are to hope conception within the normal speed of sperm health recovery. There could be some presence of sperm volume but not enough to get your partner pregnant. This is nothing to worry. The doctor will follow up on your semen sample examination as scheduled. </p>
<p>Knowledge is best for comfort</p>
<p>The knowledge that you will gain from research about your surgeon will provide you the best comfort during the surgery. You need to learn more about the skills and experience of the micro surgeon that you chose. Discuss about your fears and expectations. It is best that you make a little research about the surgeon&#8217;s success rate with past vasectomy reversal patients. The statistics will at least give you an idea of a realistic success rate. </p>
<p>The micro surgeon qualifications should at least have an MS in microsurgical procedure and at least a year course on treatments concerning fertility. The doctor will understand if you inquire about the qualifications and the expertise. Look around the walls of the clinic and see if there are any certificates hanging. This will at least provide an evidence of the skills, knowledge, and experience that you want to know about the surgeon.</p>
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		<title>How Do Anti Sperm Antibodies Affect Vasectomy Reversal?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:23:13 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Several factors affect the infertility condition of a man. Certain drugs that you may be taking to treat a chronic ailment may contribute to your infertility condition. However, the most common and most difficult to treat is the development and production of anti sperm antibodies.</p>
<p>How do you explain anti sperm antibodies?</p>
<p>The anti sperm antibodies is a developed autoimmune system that triggers an allergic reaction to sperm. This means that the body perceives and treats the sperm as a threat. The immune system will then react by mobilizing the antibodies to search and destroy any sperm presence. If you have this condition, it would be difficult for you to impregnate a woman naturally. </p>
<p>The testicles protect the sperm from potential damage the auto immune system may cause. People who developed anti sperm antibody are capable of destroying their own sperm even if the testicles are already protecting them. The auto immune system goes right through the barrier and destroys the sperm. The antigens that attach themselves to the surface of the sperm make the whole search and destroy thing easier because they can easily track them. </p>
<p>The autoimmune system automatically detects the presence of the sperm and initiates a response. Unfortunately, the response triggered by the antigens is search and destroy. The antibodies would then stick to the surfaces of the sperms and tries to destroy their quality. This automatically destroys the function of the sperm. The extent of the damage depends on the sperm location and the volume of antibodies surrounding or attaching to them. </p>
<p>Potential effects of antibodies on the sperm</p>
<p>If the anti sperm antibodies attach themselves to the tail of the sperm, they lump together and make the sperm unmoving or immobile.  </p>
<p>If the anti sperm antibodies attach themselves to the head of the sperm, they start to penetrate the sperm and prevents it from fertilizing the eggs. Anti sperm antibodies penetrating the sperm would make them unable to bind with the egg for fertilization. </p>
<p>Anti sperm antibodies</p>
<p>About 10% of men consulting about infertility have this common problem of anti sperm antibodies immune system. However, some women also developed anti sperm antibodies commonly called as sensitivity to sperm presence. Technically, sensitivity to sperm presence means that the cervical mucus of the woman is sensitive to any sperm presence, which initiates a response from the male&#8217;s body leading to the development of an anti sperm antibody. About 40% of married couples dealing with infertility problems are found to possess the anti sperm antibody autoimmune system.<br />
Other factors that trigger anti sperm antibodies development</p>
<p>Several factors may trigger the development of the anti sperm antibodies. One of the most common factors is the injury on the testicles. The other factor could be a twisted testicular sack, which would result to the development of anti sperm antibodies. Sometimes, infection may mess up the immune system and produce such condition. </p>
<p>Vasectomy reversal and anti sperm antibodies<br />
Studies show that the vasectomy reversal procedure has the capability to trigger the formation or development of the anti sperm antibodies. The procedure could also potentially develop other risks such as varicocele, testicular biopsy, and cancer. The procedure could also develop undescended testicles and congenital absence of the male&#8217;s vas deferens. About 70% of men who had undergone the procedure developed the anti sperm antibodies. A semen analysis would help the doctor diagnose the health of your sperm and if there is any presence of anti sperm antibodies. The doctor may also request a cervical test in case your semen sample show any sign of anti sperm antibodies to know the real cause of this condition.</p>
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