Conception can be prevented by a surgical procedure called sterilization. Sterilization can be performed on either the man (vasectomy) or the woman. Sterilization is permanent and can in principal not be made undone.
Vasectomy or male sterilization is a surgical method of contraception. Vasectomy has numerous benefits for both the male and female partner. It is ideal for the female partner who may not want to use, or cannot use a hormonal method or an IUD
The surgical procedure is performed under a local anaesthesia. The surgery blocks the sperm ducts so that sperm cannot enter the fluid which leaves the penis during ejaculation (semen). The man can still ejaculate, but there is no sperm and therefore he cannot make a woman pregnant any more. A vasectomy is a permanent form of birth control.
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However, occasionally something called "recanalization" occurs where the sperm ducts can grow together again and sperm can enter the man's ejaculate or semen. It's always a good idea to use a backup form of contraception for about three months after surgery.
Not really, however, remember that vasectomy is permanent. It may not be for you if you are nervous about having a surgical procedure.
Female sterilization is a surgical procedure that is performed under partial or complete anaesthesia. The fallopian tubes – the ducts that lead the ovum from the ovary to the uterus – are cut or blocked in order to prevent an ovum from reaching the uterus.