Vasectomy is a route that many families decide to take when they decide that it is time for a permanent birth control solution. A vasectomy is the permanent sterilization of a man. In comparison to female sterilization, the vasectomy is historically less complicated and has less long-term complications. It is performed under a local anesthetic, where a female tubal ligation is a more complicated surgery performed under a general anesthetic.
There are many different reasons that couples choose to have a vasectomy in the first place. The most common reason to get a vasectomy reversal is the decision to have a child. If you’ve had a vasectomy and are now considering having a reversal, there are a few things that you should expect. First, you should know that sperm in the semen doesn’t necessarily return immediately following a reversal procedure. It can take up to a year to have a good healthy sperm count, so if you’re considering having another child, don’t wait too long.
Restoring your fertility can be a wonderful thing. Your doctor will want to make sure that you and your partner are otherwise fertile before attempting a reversal. A vasectomy reversal doesn’t always work, but can sometimes be reattempted if the first time isn’t a success. It can be a little costly and generally isn’t covered by insurance. Choose your doctor wisely. A reproductive endocrinologist or urologist may have a lot more experience in this area than your regular family practitioner. Ask about the procedure and the success rates of each doctor. After choosing your doctor, ask about the risks and possible complications. Make sure that all of your questions are answered before going through any medical procedure.
Your doctor should give you instructions to follow for the weeks before and after the procedure. You should be instructed not to take certain medications, such as ibuprofen or aspirin for at least a couple of weeks leading up the procedure. Your doctor will most likely use a general anesthetic for this procedure, and you can expect to have an overnight stay in the hospital or clinic following the surgery.
If the vasectomy reversal is a success, you may be able to get your partner pregnant within a few months, but it could take up to a year or two. About half of vasectomy reversals are successful. Your semen can be analyzed to determine if any sperm are present to determine the success of the procedure. Vasectomy reversal is a very delicate microsurgical procedure. Talk with your doctor or infertility specialist about what you can expect and you could be on your way back to fertility.
This information is provided on behalf of Dr. Eric Daiter MD. Occasionally patients, doctors and nurses have offered kind words through their testimonials about their experiences with Dr. Eric Daiter MD. Here is a patient testimonial that shows the type of doctor you might consider when you make your decision about the infertility specialist that’s right for you:
Being a good doctor isn’t just about technical skill, which in my opinion he more than satisfies; it must also encompass optimism and a belief in the successful outcome of the patient’s goals. It was Dr Eric Daiter’s continual expression of optimism and belief in a positive outcome that enabled me to keep moving forward in my goal to be a parent and to eventually broaden my horizons to include adoption.
Next month my son will be four years old, and these have been the best four years of my life. I am grateful and appreciative to Dr. Eric Daiter for the optimism, compassion, skill, and professionalism that he brought to me during a challenging time in my life.
Dr. Eric Daiter MD offers a complete range of MALE INFERTILITY AND FEMALE INFERTILITY TREATMENT. For more information on The NJ Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine and Eric Daiter, please visit www.drericdaitermd.com.
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When to See an Infertility Specialist: Dr. Eric Daiter MD
If you have been trying to get pregnant and have been unsuccessful, then you may be wondering when it is the right time to seek professional help. It is not unusual to feel apprehensive about seeing an infertility specialist. For some couples, it feels like the first step in admitting that something may be wrong with them. This should not be how you feel going in. If you do need help, then it may not be wise to put it off. With modern advances in diagnostics and treatment, you should consider taking that first step into the infertility specialist’s office the first step towards starting your family.
It is very common to need a little help conceiving and you are not alone. Most people start out tracking their ovulation with an ovulation prediction kit or basal body temperature. If you have been trying unsuccessfully to conceive for six months, then it may be time to seek professional help. If you are under the age of thirty-five, then you may be able to wait for up to a year, but it is not recommended.
There are certain circumstances where you should not even wait the initial six months and should consult an infertility specialist as soon as you can. The main reason would be the woman’s age. If the woman is over thirty-five, then fertility can be rapidly decreasing and you should not prolong seeking help. Another reason not to wait is if you have had miscarriages or tubal pregnancies in the past. Endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome and pelvic inflammatory disease are other reasons to immediately seek help in conceiving.
Most women start out by telling their OB/GYN that they are trying to conceive. Most OB/GYN’s have some experience in initial infertility evaluation and may be able to give you some good information to start with. They can usually perform simple procedures to see if you have a tubal blockage, the most common cause of infertility in women. However, a real infertility specialist, or Reproductive Endocrinologist, has many more years experience and expertise in the field of infertility treatment.
A Reproductive Endocrinologist is an OB/GYN that has gone through about three extra years of training in fertility and infertility treatment. A skilled infertility specialist can diagnose probable causes of your inability to conceive on your own, whether it be male, female or both partners with the problem. Many problems are easily corrected through laparoscopic surgery, fertility drugs or other common forms of infertility treatment. Do not be nervous about seeking help. Once you learn what your problem may be and how to remedy the situation, you will be a lot more relaxed. Because age is a factor, the sooner you get started the better. We encourage you to seek the help of an infertility specialist if you have any concern at all about your fertility.
This information has been provided by Dr. Eric Daiter MD.
About the Author: Dr. Eric Daiter MD, the medical director of The NJ Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine, LLC, a leading NEW JERSEY INFERTILITY CENTER. Dr. Eric Daiter MD offers a complete range of MALE INFERTILITY AND FEMALE INFERTILITY TREATMENT. For more information on The NJ Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine and Dr. Eric Daiter MD, please visit www.drericdaitermd.com.
It is very common to need a little help conceiving and you are not alone. Most people start out tracking their ovulation with an ovulation prediction kit or basal body temperature. If you have been trying unsuccessfully to conceive for six months, then it may be time to seek professional help. If you are under the age of thirty-five, then you may be able to wait for up to a year, but it is not recommended.
There are certain circumstances where you should not even wait the initial six months and should consult an infertility specialist as soon as you can. The main reason would be the woman’s age. If the woman is over thirty-five, then fertility can be rapidly decreasing and you should not prolong seeking help. Another reason not to wait is if you have had miscarriages or tubal pregnancies in the past. Endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome and pelvic inflammatory disease are other reasons to immediately seek help in conceiving.
Most women start out by telling their OB/GYN that they are trying to conceive. Most OB/GYN’s have some experience in initial infertility evaluation and may be able to give you some good information to start with. They can usually perform simple procedures to see if you have a tubal blockage, the most common cause of infertility in women. However, a real infertility specialist, or Reproductive Endocrinologist, has many more years experience and expertise in the field of infertility treatment.
A Reproductive Endocrinologist is an OB/GYN that has gone through about three extra years of training in fertility and infertility treatment. A skilled infertility specialist can diagnose probable causes of your inability to conceive on your own, whether it be male, female or both partners with the problem. Many problems are easily corrected through laparoscopic surgery, fertility drugs or other common forms of infertility treatment. Do not be nervous about seeking help. Once you learn what your problem may be and how to remedy the situation, you will be a lot more relaxed. Because age is a factor, the sooner you get started the better. We encourage you to seek the help of an infertility specialist if you have any concern at all about your fertility.
This information has been provided by Dr. Eric Daiter MD.
About the Author: Dr. Eric Daiter MD, the medical director of The NJ Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine, LLC, a leading NEW JERSEY INFERTILITY CENTER. Dr. Eric Daiter MD offers a complete range of MALE INFERTILITY AND FEMALE INFERTILITY TREATMENT. For more information on The NJ Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine and Dr. Eric Daiter MD, please visit www.drericdaitermd.com.
Anovulation and Infertility Dr. Eric Daiter MD
Many women have abnormal or irregular periods. If infertility becomes an issue, then these irregular periods may be a sign that you are not ovulating normally. If you are not ovulating at all, it is referred to as anovulation.
Many things can affect your ovulation ability. Certain diseases such as diabetes and liver disease can stop you from ovulating. There are also a number of glandular disorders that can halt ovulation. There may be adhesions or other complications with the ovaries themselves. Whatever the reason, it is important to work closely with an infertility specialist to rule out certain disorders before continuing with hormonal treatments for anovulation.
Fertility drugs such as clomid are fairly effective in stimulating ovulation. The purpose of fertility drugs like clomid is to block the effects of estrogen in the body. When estrogen is blocked, it simulates the natural drop in estrogen that should be occurring, but may not be, in your body. When estrogen drops, your body produces luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). These hormones stimulate the ovaries into ovulating.
Multiple ovulations are common and sometimes multiple births can be expected. Your doctor will monitor the effects of the fertility drugs and adjust the dosage to best suit your needs. Generally, you will start out low and increase over six months until you become pregnant. Different medications may be prescribed if the first one does not seem to be effective.
Some fertility drugs stimulate the ovaries and others actually mature the egg so that it can be released. When given in combination with each other, these can be very effective. Most fertility drugs are administered by injection, sometimes daily, and some are taken orally. Your infertility doctor will take regular blood tests and perform many ultrasounds to monitor your egg development.
Some problems that can occur include bloating and fatigue, irritability and headaches. Sometimes infertility drugs can alter cervical mucus and actually make it a hostile environment for sperm. In this case, artificial insemination can be used to bypass the cervix and fertilize the egg in utero. Intrauterine Insemination, IUI, is the most common form of artificial insemination. This is where sperm is introduced directly into the uterine cavity or fallopian tubes, bypassing any cervical problems that may be present.
In the case of polycystic ovary syndrome, the body produces too much testosterone and develops an insulin resistance. This causes ovulation not to happen. Your doctor may provide fertility drugs to combat these effects and start ovulation again.
The goal of using fertility drugs to combat anovulation is to get your cycle back on track and get ovulation started. Talk to your infertility specialist about what options may be available to you.
Information provided by Dr. Eric Daiter MD.
About the Author: Dr. Eric Daiter MD, the medical director of The NJ Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine, LLC, a leading NEW JERSEY INFERTILITY CENTER. Dr. Eric Daiter MD offers a complete range of MALE INFERTILITY AND FEMALE INFERTILITY TREATMENT. For more information on The NJ Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine and Daiter, Eric please visit www.drericdaiter.com.
Many things can affect your ovulation ability. Certain diseases such as diabetes and liver disease can stop you from ovulating. There are also a number of glandular disorders that can halt ovulation. There may be adhesions or other complications with the ovaries themselves. Whatever the reason, it is important to work closely with an infertility specialist to rule out certain disorders before continuing with hormonal treatments for anovulation.
Fertility drugs such as clomid are fairly effective in stimulating ovulation. The purpose of fertility drugs like clomid is to block the effects of estrogen in the body. When estrogen is blocked, it simulates the natural drop in estrogen that should be occurring, but may not be, in your body. When estrogen drops, your body produces luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH). These hormones stimulate the ovaries into ovulating.
Multiple ovulations are common and sometimes multiple births can be expected. Your doctor will monitor the effects of the fertility drugs and adjust the dosage to best suit your needs. Generally, you will start out low and increase over six months until you become pregnant. Different medications may be prescribed if the first one does not seem to be effective.
Some fertility drugs stimulate the ovaries and others actually mature the egg so that it can be released. When given in combination with each other, these can be very effective. Most fertility drugs are administered by injection, sometimes daily, and some are taken orally. Your infertility doctor will take regular blood tests and perform many ultrasounds to monitor your egg development.
Some problems that can occur include bloating and fatigue, irritability and headaches. Sometimes infertility drugs can alter cervical mucus and actually make it a hostile environment for sperm. In this case, artificial insemination can be used to bypass the cervix and fertilize the egg in utero. Intrauterine Insemination, IUI, is the most common form of artificial insemination. This is where sperm is introduced directly into the uterine cavity or fallopian tubes, bypassing any cervical problems that may be present.
In the case of polycystic ovary syndrome, the body produces too much testosterone and develops an insulin resistance. This causes ovulation not to happen. Your doctor may provide fertility drugs to combat these effects and start ovulation again.
The goal of using fertility drugs to combat anovulation is to get your cycle back on track and get ovulation started. Talk to your infertility specialist about what options may be available to you.
Information provided by Dr. Eric Daiter MD.
About the Author: Dr. Eric Daiter MD, the medical director of The NJ Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine, LLC, a leading NEW JERSEY INFERTILITY CENTER. Dr. Eric Daiter MD offers a complete range of MALE INFERTILITY AND FEMALE INFERTILITY TREATMENT. For more information on The NJ Center for Fertility and Reproductive Medicine and Daiter, Eric please visit www.drericdaiter.com.
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