What is another word for surgical contraception?
Pronunciation: [sˈɜːd͡ʒɪkə͡l kˌɒntɹəsˈɛpʃən] (IPA) 
Surgical contraception is a term used to describe a permanent method of birth control that involves surgically altering the reproductive organs. Some common synonyms include sterilization, tubal ligation, vasectomy, and permanent birth control. Sterilization is an umbrella term that refers to any surgical procedure that renders a person permanently incapable of reproducing. Tubal ligation is a procedure that involves tying, cutting, or sealing the fallopian tubes to prevent sperm from reaching the egg, while a vasectomy involves cutting or blocking the vas deferens to prevent sperm from reaching the semen. Permanent birth control is a more general term that encompasses any method of contraception that is meant to be permanent and irreversible.
