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Which Surgical Sterilization Method Is Most Effective?

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Surgical Sterilization Method What is surgical sterilization? Sterilization is a medical technique that makes a person incapable of reproducing. Surgery can close or block the fallopian tube in females which prevents fertilization. In males, a surgical procedure such as vasectomy can block the tubes that carry sperms. Some of the common surgical sterilization methods include tubal ligation in females through laparoscopy technique, vasoligation in males, hysterectomy in females and castration in males. Two most common types of surgical procedures are laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries. Laparoscopic surgery It is a surgical diagnostic procedure used to examine organs inside the abdomen. Laparoscopy enables surgeons to complete tubal ligation which involves severing and tying the fallopian tubes. In Laparoscopy, an instrument called a laparoscope is inserted through a small incision made near the navel. Another small incision may be made for an instrument to close off ...

Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis - NU Fertility

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Laparoscopic Surgery for Endometriosis What is Endometriosis? Endometriosis is a common disorder which shows the presence of endometrial glands and stroma tissue on the outside of the uterus. It affects the female reproductive system as it is said to affect 5 to 10 percent of women in their reproductive age. The displaced endometrial tissue causes irritation in the pelvis which causes pain and fertility problems. Endometriosis can be classified into many stages depending on location, extent and depth of endometriosis implants. Endometrial implants are the displaced endometrial tissues throughout the abdominal and pelvic area. Signs and symptoms The signs and symptoms vary greatly which may even be related to other conditions or pathological processes. The pain related to endometriosis may be present as painful menstruation, painful intercourse, painful micturition, painful defecation, abdominal discomfort or chronic pelvic pain. Laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis ...