Oophorectomy

Oophorectomy is the surgical removal of the ovaries of a female animal. In the case of non-human animals, this is also called spaying. It is a form of sterilization.

The removal of the ovaries together with the Fallopian tubes is called salpingo-oophorectomy. Oophorectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy are not common forms of birth control in humans; more usual is tubal ligation, in which the Fallopian tubes are blocked but the ovaries remain intact.

In humans, oophorectomy is most usually performed together with a hysterectomy - the removal of the uterus. Its use in a hysterectomy when there are no other health problems is somewhat controversial.

In animals, spaying involves an invasive removal of the ovaries, but rarely has major complications; the superstition that it causes weight gain is not based on fact. Spaying is especially important for certain animals that require the ovum to be released at a certain interval (called estrus or "heat"), such as cats and dogs. If the cell is not released during these animal's heat, it can cause severe medical problems that can be averted by spaying or partnering the animal with a male.

Oophorectomy is sometimes referred to as castration, but that term is most often used to mean the removal of a male animal's testicles.

See also


Arabic Emirati Tahiat Alalam

Arabic Emirati Tahiat Alalam is the national anthem of the United Arab Emirates.


Transliteration

A'ishi Biladi, a'ish ittihadu imaaratina

A'ishti ilshabin deenahu il-islaamu haadihu lquranu

Hassantuki bismillahi ya watanu

Biladi, biladi, biladi, biladi

Hamaaki illahu shurura azzamani

Aqsamna aan nabni na'amalu

Na'amalu nakhlasu na'amalu nakhlasu

daam alamaan wa a'ish al-a'alamu ya imaraati

ramazu al-a'arubati

kulluna nafdeeki baaldima nurwiki

nafdeeki bilarwahi ya watanu


Live my country, the unity of our Emirates lives

You have lived for a nation

Whose religion is Islam and guide is the Quran

I made you stronger in God's name oh homeland

My country, My country, My country, My country

God has protected you from the evils of the time

We have sworn to build and work

Work sincerely, work sincerely

As long as we live, we'll be sincere sincere

The safety has lasted and the flag has lived oh our Emirates

The symbol of Arabism

We all sacrifice for you, we supply you with our blood

We sacrifice for you with our souls oh homeland