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What is a common form of elective sterilization in females?
What is a common form of elective sterilization in females?
- Salpingectomy
- Hysterectomy
- Tuboplasty
- Tubal ligation (correct)
What is the purpose of tuboplasty in females?
What is the purpose of tuboplasty in females?
- To prevent pregnancy
- To treat pelvic inflammatory disease
- To reverse the effects of tubal ligation (correct)
- To remove the ovaries
What is salpingectomy?
What is salpingectomy?
- A surgical procedure to remove the uterus
- A surgical procedure to reverse the effects of tubal ligation
- A surgical procedure to remove the fallopian tubes (correct)
- A surgical procedure to remove the ovaries
Why might a female undergo tuboplasty or salpingectomy after tubal ligation?
Why might a female undergo tuboplasty or salpingectomy after tubal ligation?
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What is the primary function of tubal ligation?
What is the primary function of tubal ligation?
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Study Notes
Elective Sterilization
- One common form of elective sterilization is tubal ligation.
- Tubal ligation can be reversed through tuboplasty or salpingectomy if a female changes her mind.
- Reversal procedures aim to restore anatomical function.
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Learn about the procedures that can be used to reverse female sterilization, including tuboplasty and salpingectomy.
