Female sterilization involves cutting or sealing the fallopian tubes to prevent sperm from reaching the eggs. It is a permanent procedure, but reversible with a 50-80% chance of returning to normal fertility. It is commonly chosen by women who no longer want children and is performed under anesthesia. Risks include infection, bleeding, and rare cases of the tubes rejoining.
Female sterilization is a form of contraception that involves cutting or sealing the fallopian tubes. The fallopian tubes are the tubes that lead from the ovaries to the uterus in which the eggs travel. Female sterilization is also known as tubal ligation.
When the fallopian tubes are sealed or cut, sperm are unable to reach the eggs and fertilize them. Female sterilization is 99% effective. Statistics have shown that after sterilization, only one in 200 women can become pregnant.
Female sterilization is a permanent procedure, but it is reversible. However, only 50-80% of women return to normal fertility after the operation is cancelled. The likelihood of a complete recovery depends on the woman’s age and the type of sterilization performed.
The sterilization process is most commonly chosen by women who no longer want to have children. Some women who don’t want to have children also choose to have the procedure. Female sterilization is a big decision and is usually not chosen until later in life.
Female sterilization commonly begins with a laparoscopy. In this procedure, a small cut is made in the abdominal wall and a small camera is inserted to view the fallopian tubes. One of four methods can then be used for the sterilization process.
In a partial salpingectomy, the fallopian tubes are cut, tied, or stitched. Another method is to block the fallopian tubes with a spring clip. The rings can also be used to lock pipes closed. Electrocoagulation uses an electric current to burn the fallopian tubes and seal them.
Female sterilization usually takes about 30 minutes to perform. It is commonly performed under general or local anesthesia. Women who have the operation can usually go home the same day. Some women choose to be operated on during a cesarean section. It can also be performed shortly after delivery.
Sterilization is effective as a contraceptive immediately after the operation. However, most doctors recommend the use of other forms of contraception until the woman’s next cycle is finished.
As with any surgery, certain risks or complications may arise during female sterilization. There have been cases, albeit rare, where the fallopian tubes have rejoined and the female has become fertile. There is also a small risk of infection and excessive internal bleeding. There may also be a small chance of damage to other internal organs.
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