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ch. 13
sterilisation
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Anatomy of
reproductive system
is
altered
so
sperm
and
egg
are
unable
to
meet
Permanent
method of birth control
Male -
vasectomy
Small
cut is made on
each side
of
scrotum
Small segment
of
each
vas deferens
is
removed
Cut ends are
tied
/
sealed
with
heat
Cuts in
scrotum
are
closed
Female -
tubal ligation
Small
incision
is made in
abdomen
Each tube is
cut
and
small piece
is
removed
Ends
are
tied
Female
-
tubal ligation
Small
cut
is made at
lower edge
of
navel
Laparoscope
is passed into
abdominal cavity
Metal clips
are fitted onto
each
tube
,
crushing
that section
Male
Done under
local anaesthetic
Female
Done under
general
anaesthetic