May 7, 2008

Vasectomy Reversal Question

Reader Question I see a lot of ads for vasectomy reversal surgery, is it really that successful…and painless??

Bill,

Dallas, TX

Vasectomy reversal is performed under a microscope with very high magnification, using delicate instruments and suture that Dr. Silber designed specifically for this surgery. Vasectomy reversal is very successful when done by an experienced micro-surgeon.

The most important technical advance in vasectomy reversal medicine is the use of the high-powered operating microscope. Vasectomy reversal is often the best option to restore fertility in men who have had a vasectomy. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the number of men who undergo a vasectomy each year in the United States is approximately 500,000. I am not sure about the painless part :)

Group Insurance

Group health insurance can benefit your employees and company. There are many types of group health insurance options from HSA, PPO and others.

Group associations and organizations also commonly offer dental insurance to their members. If it’s available to you, think about purchasing dental insurance if you anticipate needing costly dental care. Groups do have more bargaining power. The bigger your group the better for you.

Premiums can vary by a number of factors, such as the age of the employee, the dollar amount of the coverage selected, and whether coverage against rising prices is chosen. Policies can be written to cover not only an employee, but the employee?s spouse, children, and parents.

Premiums are almost never guaranteed for life. Most plans’ premiums are based on the age of the person at the time of purchase and stay the same after that. Premiums do not change just because an employee retires or leaves an eligible group. We offer cheap Houston car insurance to cheap used cars in Houston and surrounding areas.

Dental Insurance Tips

Dental insurance is equally important to health insurance because dental disease is still prevalent in America. Being protected by a dental plan and using it wisely are necessary safeguards for your entire family. Dental insurance premiums are now increasing from 7% to 10% annually, only about half the rate of major medical insurance, but still significant, say dental insurance experts.

Dental insurance premiums for small businesses vary based on the number of employees, their ages and the type of coverage provided. For a California retail store with three full-time employees (52-year-old male, 30-year-old female and 20-year-old male) covered by the policy but with no spouses or children, one online dental plan provided more than 100 quotes ranging from $304 a month with a $1,250 deductible and no office visit coverage to a $2,061 monthly premium with a $1,000 deductible and patients paying 20 percent of each office visit.

So it pays to shop around before you agree on a plan for you or your family. You sometimes have to take a physical exam before you can obtain dental or health coverage, talk to your agent to find out. You can also search our large doctor directory to find a specialist in your area.

October 19, 2006

Cold Sores And Pregnancy

Cold sores and pregnancy can be a health concern during the delivery of your baby. If you are about to give birth and have an active cold sore or herpes outbreak around the birth canal, your doctor will do a c-section delivery instead to protect your baby from coming in contact with the virus. It’s important to note that if you have herpes, but are not currently having an outbreak, a normal delivery should be fine.

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