Amniocentesis is a prenatal diagnostic procedure in which a sample of amniotic fluid is collected from the uterus to analyze the genetic makeup of the fetus, including determining the sex of the fetus.
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The first Indian test tube baby, Aastha, was born on October 3, 1986, in Kolkata, India. She was conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) performed by a team of doctors led by Dr. Subhash Mukhopadhyay.
The first test tube baby, whose name was Louise Brown, was born on July 25, 1978, in Oldham, England. She was conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) pioneered by Drs. Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards.
Sterilization of men is achieved through a surgical procedure known as vasectomy. It involves cutting or sealing the vas deferens, the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles, to prevent the release of sperm during ejaculation.
The sterilization procedure performed on women is referred to as tubectomy. It involves blocking, sealing, or cutting the fallopian tubes to prevent the eggs from reaching the uterus, thereby achieving permanent contraception.