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Sterilization: Female sterilization and male vasectomy are permanent method of

contraception and highly effective

Sterilization methods include:

1- Vasectomy in males.

2- Tubal Ligation in females .
1- Vasectomy:

Definitions:

In vasectomy, a small incision is mode on each side of the scortum. The vas
deferens at that point is then cut and tied, cauterized, or plugged blocking the passage

of spermatozoa.

Advantage of vasectomy:

1- It can be done as an outpatient procedure with little anesthesia and minimal

pain.

2- It's 99.6% effective.

3- It doesn't interfere with male erection and the male still produce seminal fluid

it just doesn't contain sperm.

Disadvantage of vasectomy:

1- Misconceptions about the procedure may lead some men to resist it.

2- Some reports indicate that vasectomy may be associated with the development

of renal calculi.

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