Tubal occlusion
Medical term · T
An operation which blocks, seals or cuts the fallopian tubes. Also known as sterilization. It is a permenant method of contraception for women.
Related terms
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Fallopian tubesThe pair of hollow tubes leading from the womb to the fimbriae near the ovaries. Each month one ovary releases an egg, which moves down the fallopian tube into the womb. The…
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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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SterilizationPermanent contraception for women (see tubal occlusion) and men (see vasectomy).