Sterilization
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Permanent contraception for women (see tubal occlusion) and men (see vasectomy).
Related terms
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Tubal occlusionAn operation which blocks, seals or cuts the fallopian tubes. Also known as sterilization. It is a permenant method of contraception for women.
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ContraceptionContraception, or birth control, is what you and your partner can use to help prevent an unwanted pregnancy or to space out your pregnancies. There are many different forms of…
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OcclusionThe closing or blocking of a hollow organ or body part.
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VasectomyA permanent method of contraception for men. It blocks, seals or cuts the tube (the vas deferens) which carries sperm from the testicles to the penis. Also known as sterilization.