sterilization
Whats on this page
- What is Sterilization?
- How effective is sterilization?
- How safe is sterilization?
- What can I expect if I get a sterilization procedure?
- How do I get a sterilization?
- What are the benefits of sterilization?
- What are the disadvantages of sterilization?
- What are the different types of sterilization procedures?
What is Sterilization?
Tubal sterilization prevents fertilization by cutting, occluding, or removing the fallopian tubes through surgery. many different methods are available such as minilaparatomy, bilateral salpingectomy, modified Pomeroy method, Laparoscopic e.g. salpingectomy, bipolar cautery, the Filshie clip, and the Silastic band (Falope ring).
How effective is sterilization?
Highly effective
How safe is sterilization?
They are usually very safe with low failure rate and side-effects. Exact rates of failure rate and side effects depend on the surgical approach used
What can I expect if I get a sterilization procedure?
This method is permenant and reversibility is usually infeasible. Up to a third of patient report regret after sterilization therefore the choice of undergoing this procedure must be made with great cautioun and in consultation with a medical prefossesional. Patient must be well informed
How do I get a sterilization?
It must be performed by a OB GYN specialist
What are the benefits of sterilization?
Permenant ideal for people that dont want childeren in future high effective No Ongoing Maintenance needed no partner cooperation required might reduce risk of ovarian cancer
What are the disadvantages of sterilization?
It is a permenant procedure and if you regret having this procedure it is very difficult (if possible) to reverse
What are the different types of sterilization procedures?
They differ in surgical procedure and might use cutting, occluding or removing the fallopian tube. Your OB GYN will consult you on which method is better for you