Thereby the eggs are prevented from reaching the uterus and getting fertilised. In earlier days, this operation has to be done through the abdominal route and required five to six days' stay in the hospital. Today, a more simplified method, which does not require hospitalisation, has been developed. The man continues to ejaculate as before but the semen no longer contains sperms, which are re-absorbed by the body. Vasectomy, the safest surgical method for birth control is performed in the out-patient clinic and takes only a few minutes.
Most men can return to work the same day.
The choice of the contraceptive procedure to be followed rests with the couple. But it is advisable that the couple chooses the proper method after consulting the family physician. This method actually does not prevent pregnancy. Instead, it prevents childbirth by terminating the pregnancy. It is advisable to undertake abortion within the first three months of pregnancy, whichever be the method resorted to.