Question

The correct surgical procedure as a contraceptive method is:

• A.

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  Hysterectomy
• B. Ovariectomy
• C. Castration
• D. Vasectomy

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Vasectomy

The correct option is D.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Vasectomy is the process of permanent sterilization in males.
2. It is a surgical procedure in which a small part of the vast difference is either removed or tied.
3. After that, the sperm are unable to reach the urethra, and hence the semen does not contain any sperm.
4. It is a permanent method of sterilization.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option A:

1. It refers to the process of removing the entire uterus from the female body.
2. It is performed when there is suspected cancer of the uterus.
3. It is not a method of sterilization.

Option B:

1. The process of removing the ovaries is called ovariectomy.
2. It is not a method of contraception.

Option C:

1. It refers to the destruction of testes in males.
2. It is not a method of contraception as it may lead to various hormonal complications.

Final answer: The correct surgical procedure as a contraceptive method is a vasectomy.