Sterilization of men and women is a very efficient and
permanent method of birth control. It is recommended for people above the age
of 35 or for people that are suffering from certain diseases which justifies
sterilization. The decision of taking such action requires quiet and detailed
thinking, no matter if we are talking about male or female sterilization.
Sterilization is a procedure that is usually chosen by women
when they no longer want children. This procedure can have very different
consequences. First of all, such a procedure is accompanied by considerable
mental confusion and on the other hand many people consider that such
intervention can lead to better sex because of the fact that people are no
longer afraid of conceiving a baby.
Sterilization in
women
This procedure in women requires cutting the fallopian tubes
which leads to prevention of egg travelling from the ovary to the uterus. Sterilization
in women is much more complicated procedure, which is performed with the use of
complete anesthesia and after the procedure is finished the women has to stay
in the hospital for at least two days. Most women that choose sterilization
have previously used all possible methods of birth control and this is their
last option.
There are certain medical indications which leave some women
without any other choice than having sterilization. This is the case in women
that have high blood pressure or severe heart conditions. In these cases the
procedure should be finished as soon as possible. For example, it should be
performed at the same time with the abortion. In the past sterilization was
medically indicated after the second cesarean section in order to avoid 3rd
one. Today’s medical supplies are much better and the scars are stronger, more
acceptable and more resilient.
Sterilization in men
– vasectomy
Vasectomy is a small surgical procedure in order to
sterilize men. With this procedure vas deferens from the both sides are cut
off, tourniquet or partially removed. The whole procedure lasts for around 20
minutes and it can be performed with local anesthesia. It is much easier for
men to go through this procedure.
Side effects are something really uncommon in cases of
vasectomy. Vasectomy can slightly increase the risk of prostate cancer
occurrence. The chances of development of prostate cancer increase as the time
of the surgery passes. The most common side effect after vasectomy procedure is
bleeding. In case a large hematoma appears it is recommended to take a rest and
use analgesics.
In many countries sterilization is a process that requires
special permissions from various professional organizations. In the past
sterilization was considered to be a final and irreversible method of birth
control but the fact is that today there are many biomedical products that can
allow people who are sterilized to conceive again. It is possible to take sperm
directly from the testicles and fertilize female eggs.
Finally, keep in mind that sterilization is an excellent
protection when it comes to birth control but not when it comes to sexually transmitted diseases.
