Permanent Contraceptive Methods Surgical methods of contraception are for people who do not wish to have any more children. People who think they may want to have children in the future should consider using temporary methods of contraception instead.
Traditional vasectomy is performed via an incision in the scrotum.
This electronic brochure presents information about vasectomy. A Spanish version is currently in development. This electronic brochure presents basic information about the no-scalpel vasectomy technique. We strongly encourage you to investigate the experience of any physician whose care you are considering. The medical terms are tubal ligation or tubal occlusion.