Vas-occlusive contraception
Vas-occlusive contraception
Vas-occlusive contraception (pronunciation: vas-oh-kloo-siv kon-truh-sep-shuhn) is a form of male contraception that blocks or interrupts the vas deferens, the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the urethra.
Etymology
The term "vas-occlusive" is derived from the Latin "vas" meaning vessel and the English "occlusive" meaning blocking or stopping. "Contraception" is derived from the Latin "contra" meaning against and "ception" from "conceptio" meaning conception.
Procedure
The procedure involves the insertion of a device into the vas deferens which prevents sperm from passing through. This can be done through a small incision in the scrotum or through a non-surgical procedure where a device is inserted through the skin. The procedure is reversible and is considered a viable alternative to vasectomy.
Related Terms
- Vasectomy: A surgical procedure for male sterilization or permanent contraception.
- Sperm: The male reproductive cell.
- Testicles: The two small, egg-shaped glands that produce the sperm.
- Urethra: The tube that carries urine from the bladder to outside of the body.
- Male contraception: Methods of preventing pregnancy that are used by men.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vas-occlusive contraception
- Wikipedia's article - Vas-occlusive contraception
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