| name | Surgical Sterilization (Tubal Ligation or Vasectomy) |
| Classification | Surgical procedure, not a drug |
| Pharmacokinetics | N/A - Surgical sterilization does not involve drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion. |
| suggested dosage | N/A - Surgical sterilization is a one-time procedure. |
| indications | | 1 | Permanent contraception in a healthy individual | | 2 | Desire to avoid future pregnancies | | 3 | Medical conditions precluding pregnancy |
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| Safety in pregnancy | N/A - Sterilization is intended to prevent pregnancy, so there is no safety profile to consider in pregnancy. |
| Safety in breastfeeding | N/A - Sterilization does not impact breastfeeding. |
| side effects | | 1 | Pain at the surgical site | | 2 | Bleeding | | 3 | Infection (rare) | | 4 | Scarring | | 5 | Possible regret in some cases | | 6 | Tubal ligation: possible ectopic pregnancy if sterilization is not 100% effective | | 7 | Vasectomy: possible recurrence of fertility in rare cases |
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| contraindications | | 1 | Uncertain desire for future pregnancy | | 2 | Significant undiagnosed pelvic pain (in case of tubal ligation) | | 3 | Acute infections in the surgical area (in case of tubal ligation or vasectomy) | | 4 | Uncontrolled medical conditions that pose a health risk in pregnancy |
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| interactions | N/A - No drug interactions in the surgical sense |
| warnings and precautions | | 1 | Full discussion with a healthcare provider is essential. | | 2 | Surgical sterilization is intended to be a permanent decision. | | 3 | Consider the potential for regret later in life. | | 4 | Follow up appointments after the procedure are crucial. | | 5 | Patient should be fully informed about the risks and benefits | | 6 | Potential for surgical complications need to be discussed. |
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| additional informations | | 1 | Patient age (25 years) and weight (70 kg) are not relevant factors for surgical sterilization decision-making. | | 2 | Patient should discuss the procedure in detail with their physician. | | 3 | Vasectomy is less invasive and has a shorter recovery time compared to tubal ligation. | | 4 | Tubal ligation is usually performed under general or local anesthesia |
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