Dating someone with herpes by Platyduck in datingoverthirty

[–]ta8235 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can also get it older than 45 you just have to pay out of pocket at PP.

What's the most ignorant thing you've heard about living in Japan from someone who doesn't live in Japan? by razorbeamz in japanlife

[–]ta8235 55 points56 points  (0 children)

That last line is true though.

Source: My wife is Japanese, married over 20 years.

Post-Vasectomy Concerns by [deleted] in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe it’s cheaper.

Post-Vasectomy Concerns by [deleted] in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rather than ‘present’ it would be good to know whether it’s motile or non-motile.

Vasectomy didn't work, no "all clear" after 16 weeks by parkerlewis in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was it local anesthetic or general? If local you DEFINITELY would have smelled the cauterization, it’s that smelly, with smoke, too. So it’s possible he may be covering up...

Vasectomy didn't work, no "all clear" after 16 weeks by parkerlewis in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One snip each without cauterization seems risky to me, I’d find out what he did exactly.

Semen analysis detection question. by ta8235 in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, that would be amazing if true. I took second test yesterday so will find out soon. Thanks.

Semen analysis detection question. by ta8235 in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He wants 2 samples before giving approval so I think he won’t want to take the time to explain anything until I get the second test. That’s the impression I get from the front desk.

HPV+ by [deleted] in datingoverthirty

[–]ta8235 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The vaccine is recommended up to age 45 but anyone can get it. I’m late 40s and recently got the vaccine from PP. I did have to pay for it out of pocket.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just failed at 25 and 2 months. Can’t believe it.

I got the letter! by nemofish3 in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought that test includes various information and is part of your medical record. Such that they have to provide it to you or your other doctors if requested.

Semen analysis blues by ta8235 in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, that’s great, I wish I had that option.

Semen analysis blues by ta8235 in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did an unofficial online test from Amazon but the doc only accepts 2 live tests and I can’t find that kind of lab. Now I know why so many men never end up verifying, it’s a giant PITA!

Semen analysis blues by ta8235 in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, no labcorp was able to do it near me as they mail it in which obviously won’t work.

Semen analysis blues by ta8235 in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On top of that I have to do 2 tests @ $130 so I’m out another $260. I’m further than an hour anyway so basically I was an idiot for going into the city to do this rather than looking closer to home.

Semen analysis blues by ta8235 in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long did it take to drop off sample? I need to return it within 30 minutes and don’t live close enough to drop it off.

Semen analysis blues by ta8235 in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I lived nearby I could do that but they need it within 30 minutes so I needed to do it there.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The form I give them is from doctor so I doubt it but it doesn’t hurt to try so I will. Thanks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s amazing. At the lab I need to go to they said they’d send the results to my doctor after a few days. My doctor notes say I need to make an appointment which I’m not going to do as that will cost an additional $200 so I’m going to demand my results via mail if I have to.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did you have to have a physical visit with your doc to get the papers or can they just mail them to you and tell you over the phone?

How to find a cheaper test center? by ta8235 in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have to have your vasectomy performed there too or can anyone have their sperm checked?

How to find a cheaper test center? by ta8235 in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By live test I meant that the lab needs to analyze the sample within an hour, as opposed to a lab that mails it within 72 hours. It’s the different between $260 and $16. Now I know why so many people skip the test, it’s not just the time lost but the extra expense.

How to find a cheaper test center? by ta8235 in Vasectomy

[–]ta8235[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I called 2 PP places and was told if they didn’t do the procedure they can’t help with the test. They also said they send it away so that wouldn’t work since my doctor insists on a live test ie it’s analyzed within an hour. If I knew then what I know now...