Article: This is a doctor who specializes in the male reproductive system.   The urologist can take a detailed medical history and perform a physical exam to determine what course of action is best to help you and your partner become pregnant. The urologist can also assess your partner to see if he has any specific fertility problems, other than the vasectomy. It is advisable for you, as the woman, to also consult your OB/GYN and to make sure you have no fertility problems that could hold the two of you back from becoming pregnant. It is a procedure that can be done directly in the doctor's office, with only local freezing (anesthetic) to numb the scrotal area, and it is relatively quick (around 30 minutes).  Some men find it helpful to have you there as moral support. It is also recommended to drive your partner home after the procedure as he will likely be experiencing some pain and discomfort. Sperm is produced in the testicles, and it then goes to the epididymis to mature. From the epididymis it travels through the vas deferens and eventually joins the urethra for ejaculation. The initial vasectomy procedure cut through the vas deferens to prevent sperm transport during ejaculation.  The vasectomy reversal can be done in two ways. The first way is reattaching the two cut ends of the vas deferens (called a vasovasostomy). This is the more common procedure.  The second way is reattaching the vas deferens directly to the epididymis (called a vasoepididymostomy). This is used when a vasovasostomy is not possible. Recovery from this procedure usually does not take more than a few days.   The man may have some pain in his scrotal area, and this can be treated with over-the-counter pain medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) or an NSAID (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug), such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), or aspirin. Most men are fine with over-the-counter pain medications and do not need anything stronger; however, it is an option to receive prescription pain medication from the doctor if your partner needs it. Sometimes couples will hold off on sex for up to a few weeks after the procedure, as some men experience discomfort (and occasionally some blood) with ejaculation.  If this occurs for your partner, it should resolve on its own with time (within a few weeks). If the bleeding is severe or the pain and discomfort are not improving, seek additional help from your doctor. The urologist will likely ask for follow-up appointments to check your partner's sperm counts, and to assess whether or not the procedure was successful. Note that success rates of vasectomy reversal are approximately 60%.  It partly depends upon the number of years that the man has had the vasectomy for. A shorter duration equates to a greater success rate. In other words, when you have sexual intercourse after the vasectomy is reversed, you will have the same chance as any other couple of conceiving a baby. Note that this also means that the man is no longer "sterile" (that is, the vasectomy is no longer functioning as birth control), so the two of you will need to discuss alternate methods for contraception after the pregnancy is over.
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Have your partner see a urologist. Book time off to take your partner to his vasectomy reversal. Allow the doctor to perform the procedure. Help your partner to recover from his vasectomy reversal. Refrain from sexual activity until at least one week after the procedure. Ensure your partner attends follow-up appointments. Understand that if your partner's vasectomy is successfully reversed, you will be able to get pregnant as any other couple would.
Article: When sending a fax from a computer, you will have the option to use software that is installed on your computer or an online service.  Some operating systems come with programs that allow you to send faxes. Windows 7, for example, has a tool called Fax and Scan, which allows you to send a fax without a fax machine. In order to use computer software, you will need to connect your computer to a phone line. If this is not possible, try using an online service instead. There are several online services available, including MyFax, eFax and FaxZero. Some are free, some require a subscription or membership, and some services will ask you to pay per fax. Each program is unique, but you should see an option called "create new fax" or something similar. In order to fax documents using a computer, you will need to upload them to your message. You should see a button that says "upload documents" or something similar.  If you have electronic documents, you can search for them on your computer and attach them to your message. If you have paper documents, you will need to use a  scanner to digitize them. If you don't have a scanner, you can also  take a picture of the documents and either  email it to yourself or  upload the picture directly to your computer. Type a brief message to your recipient into the space provided on the screen, just as you would if you were sending an email. This will serve as your cover sheet, so there is no need to attach a separate cover sheet. You will also need to enter the recipient's fax number in the TO field. You may also be asked to type in a confirmation code to prove that you are not a robot. Once you have attached your documents, typed your message, and entered the recipient's fax number, hit the send button, and you are done.
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Choose a program. Open the program and create a new fax. Attach your documents. Enter the fax number and a message. Hit send.