What Is It Tubal Ligation?

Surgical procedure to separate and seal the fallopian tube

How Does It Work?

• Egg and sperm cannot meet
• Prevents fertilization

How Is It Used?

• Local or general anesthesia is used
• A surgical procedure is done to cut, clip or block the tubes
• This method is permanent

Effectiveness:

99.5%
Some methods are more effective than others

Benefits:

• Permanent
• Does not interfere with sex

Possible Concerns:

• May require a waiting period (Some restrictions related to age and number of previous pregnancies may apply depending on provider)
• Surgery may cause adverse reaction to anesthetic or infection and bleeding
• Temporary pain
• If pregnancy does happen, risk of tubal pregnancy is high. Any symptoms of pregnancy
  should be reported to clinician immediately for evaluation

DOES NOT REDUCE RISK OF HIV/AIDS OR STDs

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