Tubal ligation: birth control
Tubal ligation is a medical procedure that prevents pregnancy permanently, but not STIs (sexually transmitted infections). Use a condom.
Tubal ligations can only be done by a gynaecologist.
What is tubal ligation?
A tubal ligation is a medical procedure that is a permanent form of birth control for women who don’t want to have any more children and need a reliable form of birth control.
How does tubal ligation work?
A woman’s fallopian tubes are closed or tied off. An egg can no longer travel from the ovaries to connect with sperm. Tubal ligation is performed in a hospital.
How effective is tubal ligation?
Tubal ligation prevents pregnancy 99.6% of the time.
What are the advantages of tubal ligation?
- it is a permanent method to prevent pregnancy
- tubal ligation is highly effective
- there are no significant long-term side effects
What are the disadvantages of tubal ligation?
- there are possible medical complications that can occur with this procedure
- reversing a tubal ligation is difficult, risky and costly
Where can I get a tubal ligation?
A tubal ligation can only be performed by a gynaecologist.
*Tubal ligation offers no protection against sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS.
This item was last modified on July 2, 2015