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surgical contraception - contraception by surgical sterilization

tubal ligation - a sterilization procedure with women; both Fallopian tubes are tied in two places and the tubes removed in between the ligations

sterilisation, sterilization - the act of making an organism barren or infertile (unable to reproduce)

vasectomy - surgical procedure that removes all or part of the vas deferens (usually as a means of sterilization); is sometimes reversible

contraception, contraceptive method - birth control by the use of devices (diaphragm or intrauterine device or condom) or drugs or surgery

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Healthcare isn't completely free, even with PhilHealth's 'no balance billing (NBB) policy.' Here is the fine print: To qualify, one must be either an indigent, sponsored member, or 'kasambahay.' It covers all case rates (a specific amount allotted per disease/condition), including leptospirosis, TB, outpatient malaria, animal bite, voluntary surgical contraception, HIV-AIDS, SARS, avian flu, and IUD insertion.

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Emphasis on opting for contraceptives, instead of allowing surgical contraception, should also be encouraged.

Shocking sterilisation deaths in India

These sterilisations were carried out under a programme called the Voluntary Surgical Contraception Programme, under which doctors were given monthly sterilisation quotas to fill.

Peruvian courts throw out case on sterilisation abuse a second time

Thus, women operated on for prolapse of the vaginal walls need to be informed and make a choice about their reproductive goals, ie they need the highly effective methods of contraception, such as voluntary surgical contraception. In this regard, the use of contraception is considered as one of the most important trends in the rehabilitation of women in the process of complex treatment of genital prolapse.

Surgical contraception for women of late reproductive age suffering from pelvic organ prolapse--features and benefits

The family-planning program promoted by the Fujimori administration, which included voluntary surgical contraception (Anticoncepcion Quirugica Voluntario, AQV), was part of the national population law (Lay Nacional de Poblacion) aimed at reducing the birth rate to 2.5 children per family by 2000.

Peru reopens forced-sterilizations case

The demand for surgical contraception comes mainly from married women with low education and economic status.

Impact of contraception use among women seeking tubal ligation in the rural Democratic Republic of the Congo