Tubal Ligation
Tubal ligation — also known as having your tubes tied or tubal sterilization — is a surgical procedure intended to provide permanent protection from pregnancy. During tubal ligation, the fallopian tubes are cut, tied or blocked to permanently prevent pregnancy.
Synopisis
Through a small incision in the abdomen, the provider uses a small camera to locate the fallopian tubes before cutting and tying the tubes closed or blocking the tubes with electricity (electrocoagulation). This is also called tubal sterilization, tubal ligation, voluntary surgical contraception, tubectomy, bi-tubal ligation, tying the tubes, minilap, and “the operation.” This is effective as eggs are unable to meet sperm since they cannot move down the fallopian tubes once released from the ovaries.
Through a small incision in the abdomen, the provider uses a small camera to locate the fallopian tubes before cutting and tying the tubes closed or blocking the tubes with electricity (electrocoagulation). This is also called tubal sterilization, tubal ligation, voluntary surgical contraception, tubectomy, bi-tubal ligation, tying the tubes, minilap, and “the operation.” This is effective as eggs are unable to meet sperm since they cannot move down the fallopian tubes once released from the ovaries.
Key Points
Permanent surgical contraception to provide protection from pregnancy. Reversal of the procedure is not usually possible. The procedure is done by a healthcare provider and involves a physical examination and surgery. There are no side effects, however risks due to surgical complications may occur.
Permanent surgical contraception to provide protection from pregnancy. Reversal of the procedure is not usually possible. The procedure is done by a healthcare provider and involves a physical examination and surgery. There are no side effects, however risks due to surgical complications may occur.
Effectiveness
99.5%. Less than 1 in every 100 will become pregnant in the first year after the procedure. There is a small risk of pregnancy until the woman reaches menopause.
99.5%. Less than 1 in every 100 will become pregnant in the first year after the procedure. There is a small risk of pregnancy until the woman reaches menopause.
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