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Does Cytoxan Cause Sterility?
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Female Sterilization
Female surgical sterilization (also called tubal sterilization, tubal ligation, and tubal occlusion) is a low-risk, highly effective one-time procedure that offers lifelong protection against pregnancy. Female sterilization is the second most widely-used form of contraception in the United States (oral contraceptives are the first).
Basics of Female Sterilization
Female surgical sterilization procedures block the fallopian tubes and thereby prevent sperm from reaching and...
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Cytoxan
Source: Breastcancer.org
Brand name: Cytoxan Chemical name: Cyclophosphamide Class: Alkylating agent chemotherapy. Thiotepa is another alkylating agent. How it works:... Read more »
Sterilization surgery -- making a decision
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesDeciding to have sterilization surgeryInformationSterilization surgery in women is called tubal ligation.In men, it is called a... Read more »
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Source: eOrthopod
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