Fertility Control - Sterilisation

Question 1

What is Sterilisation?

Answer 1

Permanent surgical intervention to prevent contraception.

Question 2

What is the Female Sterilisation procedure?

Answer 2

Tubal Occlusion, performed by laparoscopy under GA where the tubes are occluded using Filshie Clips or are tied, cut and removed.

Question 3

Is contraception required with Tubal Occlusion?

Answer 3

For the next menstrual period as an ovum may have already reached the uterus during the cycle.

Question 4

What is the Male Sterilisation procedure?

Answer 4

Vasectomy - the vas deferens is cut to prevent sperm travelling from the testes to join the ejaculate, under LA.

Question 5

Is contraception required with a Vasectomy?

Answer 5

2 months after procedure and testing of the semen is performed to confirm the absence of sperm (at 12 weeks).

Question 6

Give 5 complications of a Vasectomy.

Answer 6

1. Bruising.
2. Haematoma.
3. Infection.
4. Sperm Granuloma.
5. Chronic Testicular Pain.