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Topic: Reproductive system
Caesarean section
A caesarean section is usually performed when it is safer for the mother or the baby than a vaginal birth.
Contraception - female sterilisation
Sterilisation is a permanent method of contraception that a woman can choose if she is sure that she does not want children in the future.
Contraception - vasectomy
Having a vasectomy does not affect a man’s ability to produce male sex hormones, enjoy sex or reach orgasm.
Dilatation and curettage (D&C)
A dilatation and curettage (D&C) is an operation performed on women to lightly scrape away the womb lining.
Hysterectomy
The conditions that prompt a hysterectomy can often be treated by other means, and hysterectomy should only be a last resort.
Myomectomy
A myomectomy is an operation performed to remove fibroids from the uterus.
Prostatectomy - for cancer
The aim of a radical prostatectomy is to remove the cancer before it spreads to other parts of the body.
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) - for benign prostate disease
Surgery on the prostate gland can have many side effects, including erectile problems and urinary incontinence.
Undescended testicles
Undescended testicles means that one or both testicles are missing from the scrotum.
