Question

Which female surgical sterilization method is used to prevent egg transport through the fallopian tubes?

Options

• Hysterectomy

• Vasectomy

• Tubectomy

• Oophorectomy

Answer 1

Tubectomy is the surgical contraceptive method performed on females to prevent egg transport by blocking or tying the fallopian tubes. It is a permanent, highly reliable method. The corresponding male procedure is vasectomy, which prevents sperm release by blocking the vas deferens.