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Sterilisation

Advantages

Disadvantages

Sterilisation is a permanent procedure. In men, it's known as a vasectomy and involves the tubes within
the testes being disabled in order to
prevent sperm from ejaculating with
the seminal fluids. In females it
involves the blocking of the fallopian
tubes so that the egg cannot reach
the uterus. These are serious
procedures and are carried out in
hospitals. There are many reasons a
person may choose sterilisation (for
example they don't want any more
children) but the reasons should be
discussed in full with a doctor to
ensure it's the best option. Women
under 30 are unlikely to be considered for sterilisation in the U.K.

• There's more than a 99% chance that pregnancy will not occur following sterilisation
• You won't have to think about contraceptives
any more to prevent pregnancy

• These are permanent methods
of contraceptives so you will not
be able to change your mind. It is
very hard to successfully reverse
a vasectomy.

• You will not need to take any hormones

• There's a chance of infection

• A vasectomy will not mean you cannot
ejaculate

• The procedures are somewhat
invasive and can cause pain and
swelling afterwards
(nhs.uk 2016)

• These procedures won't affect your sex life