Is surgery to close the fallopian tubes of a woman. These tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus. A woman who has this surgery can no longer get pregnant (sterile).

Description
Tubal ligation is done in our clinic under local anesthesia Klein (which guarantees better results and shorter post-operative). The procedure takes about 30 minutes.

The surgeon makes one or two small incisions (cuts) in the abdomen, usually around the navel. Gas can be pumped into the abdomen to expand, which helps the surgeon to view the uterus and fallopian tubes.

The surgeon will insert a laparoscope, a narrow tube with a tiny camera on the end into the abdomen. Also be introduced to block the fallopian instruments through the laparoscope or through a tiny incision and separated.

The tubes are cauterized (burned) or sealed with a small hook or ring (band).

Tubal ligation can also be done immediately after having a baby through a small incision in the navel or during a cesarean section.

Another technique involves sterilization pass through the cervix and placing coils or plugs in the tubes where they connect to the uterus.

Why is the procedure
Tubal ligation may be recommended for adult women who know for sure they do not want to get pregnant in the future.

Although many women choose to have tubal ligation, some regret later that they did. The younger the woman, the greater the likelihood that she will regret having her tubes tied as she gets older.

Tubal ligation is considered a permanent form of birth control and is not recommended as short-term or reversible. Even so, sometimes, major surgery can be reversed. About 50 to 80 of every 100 women who undergo tubal ligation reversed are able to become pregnant.

Before the procedure, always tell your doctor or nurse:

• If you are or might be pregnant.
• What drugs you are taking, even drugs, supplements or herbs you bought without a prescription.

During the days before the surgery:

• You may be asked to stop taking acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), warfarin (Coumadin) and other drugs that affect blood clotting.
• Ask your doctor which drugs you should still take on the day of surgery.
• If you smoke, quit. Ask your doctor or nurse to stop smoking.

On the day of surgery:

• He asked not to drink or eat anything after midnight the night before surgery, or 8 hours before the time of surgery.
• Take the drugs your doctor told you with a small sip of water.
• The doctor or nurse will tell you when to arrive at the hospital.

After the procedure
You will probably go home the same day of the procedure. Some women may need to stay in hospital overnight.

You have some tenderness and pain. The doctor will write a prescription for pain or tell you what-the-counter analgesics (medicines you can buy without a prescription) can take.

After the laparoscopy, many women have shoulder pain for a few days, which is caused by the gas used in the abdomen to help the surgeon to see better during the procedure. You can leave the sleeping gas.

You should avoid heavy lifting for 3 weeks, but can return to most normal activities within a few days.

Forecast
Tubal ligation is an effective form of birth control for women and most women will have no problem. You will NOT need to have any tests to verify that you can not get pregnant in the future if the procedure is done laparoscopically or after giving birth to a baby.

If you practice the type of sterilization through the uterus (Essure or Adiana) will require that you have a test called a hysterosalpingogram three months after the procedure to make sure the tubes are blocked.

Her menstrual cycle will return to the pattern that is normal for you. If you were using hormonal contraceptives, or IUD Mirena before, then your periods will change to what is normal for you after you stop using these methods.

Women who undergo tubal ligation have a decreased risk of developing ovarian cancer later.

Alternative Names
Female sterilization surgery, tubal sterilization, tubal ligation, Tying the tubes