METHODS OF CONTRACEPTION: STERILIZATION
Sterilization involves a surgical operation, which is called vasectomy in men. Vasectomy is a minor operation that can be done in a doctor’s surgery under a local anaesthetic, but is also often carried out in a clinic or hospital under a general anaesthetic. The vas deferens are cut, sealed or otherwise blocked so that sperm can no longer travel from the testicles to the penis. Female sterilization is a more involved operation, done under a general anaesthetic, and usually requires at least a short stay in hospital. The Fallopian tubes are cut, sealed or otherwise blocked so that ova can no longer travel through them and therefore can’t be fertilized by sperm.
Sterilization is a permanent method, so it is only for people who are sure they won’t want children in the future. After the operation, a man still ejaculates, but there are no sperm in his semen. After sterilization men still produce sperm in their testicles and women still produce ripe ova, but the sperm and ova are reabsorbed by the body. Only one member of a couple-either the man or woman (not both) – need have the operation in order to protect against pregnancy.
*89\95\2*
Random Posts
Posted by admin on March 27th, 2009 :: Filed under Men's Health-Erectile Dysfunction
You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
You must be logged in to post a comment.