Does Vasectomy Reversal Work
Is it practical to remain celibate in order to avoid pregnancy? While there is no doubt that this is the most effective birth control method, not everyone can do it. This is because normal sexual desires are strong and may be difficult to control.
Those who succeed in becoming celibate usually do so by overpowering their sex drive through time consuming activities. They may become obsessed with a particular hobby or distract themselves by means of hard work, meditation, exercise, dieting or prayer. However, this trick doesn’t always work, given the vast range of sexual feelings humans have.
Celibacy entails a lot of self-control and determination – something most couples, especially the husband, cannot cope with. One study of contraceptives used by married women in urban poor communities found that those who relied on natural methods such as withdrawal and the calendar method, were often forced to have sex on “unsafe” days by their drunken husbands. This makes it highly unlikely for the same couples to practice celibacy.
Even among the clergy, complete celibacy does not exist. This was proven in a landmark study by Margaret H. Halstead and Dr. Lauro S. Halstead of Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. The results of their study published in The Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy might shock you.
After interviewing former priests and nuns, the two researchers found that most had sex just like everyone else. Before being ordained, the most common sexual activity reported was masturbation (47 percent) followed by intercourse and homosexuality (both 11 percent). Oral sex was practiced by 9 percent.
While in orders, masturbation climbed to 57 percent. So did homosexuality (21 percent) and intercourse (15 percent). After leaving orders, these sexual activities, further increased with masturbation at 85 percent, intercourse at 82 percent, and oral sex at 75 percent.
“The percentages given refer to those who replied. In many cases the individual engaged in more than one activity. Therefore, the figures are not intended to add to 100 percent,” said Albert B. Gerber in “The Book of Sex Lists.”
The respondents added that they were more sexually satisfied while in orders than after renouncing their sacred vow of celibacy. The most frequent reasons cited for decreased satisfaction were lack of partners followed by religious and/or moral reasons, feelings of not being desirable, and communication problems.
The same study said celibacy was practiced by 46 percent of the respondents before they were ordained. That figure went down to 32 percent while in orders, and finally dropped to 10 percent as the respondents left the ministry. These figures clearly show how difficult it is to become celibate. (Next: Effects of celibacy.)
To enjoy sex in your later years, keep fit, eat right, and love life. That simple advice can go a long way in preserving your sex life. For extra help, take Fematril, a safe and natural female sexual enhancer that can stimulate your mind and body. For details, go to http://www.fematril.com/
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does vasectomy reversal work?
what are the chances of having a successful vasectomy reversal? is it painful and is the recovery time long? any websites that have helpful info would be much appreciated, Thanks! SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY PLEASE!
It can be done successfully, and the time for it to be effective can vary. http://www.urologyhealth.org/adult/index.cfm?cat=11&topic=154 is a very good site.
Good Luck
How painful or complicated will a vasectomy reversal be? and if he gets one will I be able to get pregnant?
My boyfriend has a vasectomy and we have been talking about wanting a baby together. Is it possible?
Vasectomies definately can be reversed, and it is typically done as an outpatient surgery. My husband had a reversal about a year ago, and I’m pregnant now, so they can work!
There are lots of things that factor into whether vasectomy reversal will be effective. One thing is how long ago he had the original vasectomy. Success rates go down the longer it is from the original procedure. My husband’s reversal was 16 years after the vasectomy, and we were told our chances of pregnancy were about 60%. If it’s only been a few years, your odds of success are higher, about 75 – 80%.
You need to pick a good doctor. Someone who does a lot of reversals and can use microsurgical techniques. Not all can, so do your research and ask!
The cost really varies, too. Ours cost about $6600, but some doc’s charge as little as $1500 or as much as $10,000. Our insurance reimbursed us for about $2000 of the cost.
We blogged our whole reversal experience, so check out our story and all our research at http://myvasectomyreversal.com
Good luck!
