Vasectomy reversal – what’s the success rate?
Vasectomies are a proven, safe form of contraceptive used by ~50million men worldwide. Many men opt to undergo the procedure due to its low cost, quick turnaround and the fact that it is minimally invasive. However, a small number of men (3 – 6%) eventually undergo what is known as a vasectomy reversal (VR). The
Can having a vasectomy damage your relationship?
The vasectomy procedure has had a long, interesting and at times tumultuous history. First invented by Sir Astley Paston Cooper in the 1800s, it wasn’t until the 1960s that the vasectomy started to become popular as a method of birth control. This popularisation begot a slew of research and newspaper articles discussing the potentially negative
How soon can you start running again after a vasectomy procedure?
So, you’ve just had a vasectomy – good for you! However, your doctor has told you to take a period of rest after the procedure. For many men that exercise on a regular basis waiting to get back to the track or the gym can be the worst part of the procedure. It’s always best
No Scalpel Vasectomies | Everything you need to know
Everything you’ve wanted to know about the procedure. A vasectomy is a surgical procedure utilised to make a man permanently sterile. The way that a vasectomy works is preventing sperm from mixing with other fluid ejaculated from the penis, known as semen. A no scalpel vasectomy is a popular procedure often performed here in Australia.
How much does a Vasectomy cost in Melbourne, Australia?
Is it possible to get a free vasectomy? No – sorry! There is no way to get a free vasectomy here in Australia. Vasectomies are considered an elective surgery, so you will always incur some level of cost. Is a vasectomy covered by medicare? Medicare will not cover the full cost of a vasectomy and
Introducing Onsite Medical Hub – For good workforce health
At Victoria’s forefront Introducing Onsite Medical Hub, a new workplace vaccination clinic, with a commitment to be at the forefront of protecting workplace employees from seasonal influenza and global pandemic threats. Based at the heart of Melbourne city, Onsite Medical Hub has established a network of partners that functions all across the state of Victoria.
Dealing with Stress
A little bit of stress in your life is okay. In fact, it is perfectly normal and can be a good thing. It can help increase energy and motivation. Everyone feels stress now and again. It’s a normal response to challenging or dangerous situations. It is when it shifts into being a constant thing you
Menopause, a fresh start?
The menopause is sometimes called ‘the change of life’. It marks the end of a woman’s reproductive life and all sorts of bodily changes occur. At menopause, ovulation no longer occurs and production of some female hormones ceases. The word “menopause” refers to the last or final menstrual period a woman experiences. When a woman
Top 8 Quit Smoking Tips
Okay, so we all know the damage that smoking does to our heart, our lungs and a whole host of other organs, right? We don’t need to be told how much higher our risks of getting cancer are as a smoker, do we? We know our fitness is shot and that our clothes, hair and
