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Vasectomy

A vasectomy is surgery to make a man sterile (permanently unable to father a child). During a vasectomy, the tube that carries sperm from the testicles to the urethra (called the vas deferens) is cut and tied off or clipped, preventing sperm from being released during ejaculation.

Current as of: April 30, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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