Tubal ligation
Surgical clipping,removal or blocking of the fallopian tubes / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"Female sterilisation" redirects here. For other uses, see hysterectomy.
Tubal ligation (commonly known as having one's "tubes tied") is a surgical procedure for female sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are permanently blocked, clipped or removed. This prevents the fertilization of eggs by sperm and thus the implantation of a fertilized egg. Tubal ligation is considered a permanent method of sterilization and birth control.
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Tubal ligation / BTL surgery | |
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Background | |
Type | Sterilization |
First use | 1930 |
Failure rates (first year) | |
Perfect use | 0.5%[1] |
Typical use | 0.5%[1] |
Usage | |
Duration effect | Permanent |
Reversibility | Sometimes |
User reminders | None |
Clinic review | None |
Advantages and disadvantages | |
STI protection | No |
Risks | Operative and postoperative complications |
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