TUBAL LIGATION

Tubal ligation is surgical procedure to prevent pregnancy” It is called a female sterilization.

During this surgery, both fallopian tubes are blocked or cut. It is usually done in the hospital. In most cases, you will be able to go home on the day of surgery. You may have this surgery done under general anesthesia (being asleep), or local or spinal anesthesia (anesthesia that leaves you awake, but unable to feel pain).

After the procedure, you will still have your periods and have sex normally. In fact, women may feel more at ease because they do not have to worry about unwanted pregnancy.

INDICATIONS FOR TUBAL LIGATION

Choosing this form of birth control may be a good choice if:

• You are an adult woman
• You are in a stable relationship in which both partners have agreed to permanent birth control
• Pregnancy would be a health risk for you

You or your partner has a genetic disorder that you don’t want to pass on to a child

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