Fed up of a large family, a couple wanted to adopt a terminal method of contraceptive. Describe the process conducted by the doctor in either of the cases ( male/ female ).

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Terminal method of contraception include surgical methods to prevent pregnancies.
Vasectomy- It is the sterilisation procedure in males, in which a small portion of vas deferens is removed or it may be tied up by the small incision on the scrotum.
Tubectomy- It is the sterilisation procedure in females in which a small portion of fallopian tube is removed or may be tied up through a small incision in abdomen or through vagina.

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