Dr. Parviz Kavoussi Lectures on the Advantages of Robot Assisted Vasectomy Reversals

Dr. Parviz Kavoussi of Austin Fertility & Reproductive Medicine guest lectured at the international RAMSES (Robotic Assisted Microsurgical and Endoscopic Society) meeting and shared his insights about, and advantages to, the transition from the use the operative microscope to the use of the da Vinci robot to perform vasectomy reversals

Endometriosis and Conception

Endometriosis occurs when the tissue that the lining of the uterus is composed of, also known as “endometrium”, is found within a woman’s body in locations outside of the uterus. This disease affects approximately 10% of women of reproductive age and the percentage rises to 30% of women with infertility.

Stress and Fertility

The stress that couples with subfertility undergo in their journey towards becoming parents can be immense. It is obviously an emotional endeavor with ups and downs due to the difficulty that they may have experienced in conceiving; the hopes that each month’s attempt brings, and the disappointment if the result is negative after the two week post-ovulatory wait, are potential highs and lows that add to stress. – See more at: https://www.austinfertility.com/blog/#sthash.sU7AU1Zq.dpuf