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Results 1 - 10 of 10 for Vasectomy
  1. Vasectomy 
    A vasectomy is surgery to cut the vas deferens. These are the tubes that carry a sperm from testicles to the urethra. After a vasectomy, sperm cannot move out of the testes . A ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002995.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Vasectomy - series (image) 
    Vasectomy is the surgical division of the vas deferens. Vasectomy prevents sperm from being released into semen during ejaculation, thus preventing pregnancy. Vasectomy may be recommended for adult men who are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100106_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Before and after vasectomy (image) 
    Vasectomy is a simple procedure that is very effective in preventing pregnancy. Men usually have no side effects from vasectomy, and no change in sexual performance or function. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/10017.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Infertility 
    ... injury, or surgery Smoking Toxins in the environment Vasectomy or failure of vasectomy reversal History of testicular infection from mumps Healthy ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001191.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Semen analysis 
    ... The test may also be used after a vasectomy to make sure there are no sperm in ... semen. This can confirm the success of the vasectomy. The test may also be performed for the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003627.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Semen analysis (image) 
    ... The test may also be used after a vasectomy to make sure there are no sperm in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9875.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Testicular cancer 
    ... type of cancer. There is no link between vasectomy and testicular cancer. There are two main types ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001288.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Birth control and family planning 
    ... to have children in the future. They include vasectomy and tubal ligation. These procedures can sometimes be ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001946.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Test Your Knowledge About Birth Control 
    ... correct answer is both work equally well. However, vasectomy carries fewer risks and is less expensive than ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/quiz/001946_51.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Sterilization surgery - making a decision 
    ... tubal ligation . Surgery in men is called a vasectomy . People who do not want to have any ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002138.htm - Medical Encyclopedia