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  2. Vasectomy - Wikipedia

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    Vasectomy (or vasoligation) is an elective surgical procedure that results in male sterilization, often as a means of permanent contraception. During the procedure, the male vasa deferentia are cut and tied or sealed so as to prevent sperm from entering into the urethra and thereby prevent fertilization of a female through sexual intercourse.

  3. Reversible inhibition of sperm under guidance - Wikipedia

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    RISUG works by an injection into the vas deferens, the vessel through which the sperm moves before ejaculation. RISUG is similar to vasectomy in that a local anesthetic is administered, an incision is made in the scrotum , and the vasa deferentia are injected with a polymer gel (rather than being cut and cauterized). [8]

  4. Vas-occlusive contraception - Wikipedia

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    Vas-occlusive contraception is a form of male contraception that blocks sperm transport in the vas deferens, the tubes that carry sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory ducts. Various vas-occlusive contraceptive methods have been researched for human-use, with interest in both reversible and irreversible methods, with the purpose of ...

  5. What is a vasectomy and is it always reversible ... - AOL

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    What is a vasectomy? A vasectomy is a surgery that cuts the vas deferens, tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the urethra, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. After a ...

  6. Tubal ligation - Wikipedia

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    Tubal ligation (commonly known as having one's " tubes tied ") is a surgical procedure for female sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are permanently blocked, clipped or removed. This prevents the fertilization of eggs by sperm and thus the implantation of a fertilized egg. Tubal ligation is considered a permanent method of sterilization ...

  7. Vas deferens - Wikipedia

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    A vasectomy is a method of contraception in which the vasa deferentia are permanently cut. In some cases, it can be reversed. A modern variation, vas-occlusive contraception, involves injecting an obstructive material into the ductus to block the flow of sperm. Disease

  8. Comparison of birth control methods - Wikipedia

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    A vasectomy is a minor surgical procedure where a doctor will cut the vas deferens and seal the ends to prevent sperm from reaching the penis and ultimately the egg. The method is usually successful after 12 weeks post-procedure or when the sperm count is zero.

  9. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection - Wikipedia

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    One of the areas in which sperm injection can be useful is vasectomy reversal. However, potential factors that may influence pregnancy rates (and live birth rates) in ICSI include level of DNA fragmentation [28] as measured e.g. by comet assay, advanced maternal age and semen quality.

  10. Castration - Wikipedia

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    Castration of animals is intended to favor a desired development of the animal or of its habits, as an anaphrodisiac or to prevent overpopulation. The parallel of castration for female animals is spaying. Castration may also refer medically to oophorectomy in female humans and animals. [1]

  11. World Vasectomy Day - Wikipedia

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    World Vasectomy Day. World Vasectomy Day (WVD) is an annual event to raise global awareness of vasectomy as a male-oriented solution to prevent unintended pregnancies. The goal is for doctors all over the world to perform vasectomies, connected to the event via Skype and social media platforms.