Surgical Contraception

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Tubal Ligation
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Tubal Ligation

Tubal Ligation

Tubal Ligation aka Sterilization is a surgical procedure done by a doctor(91). It is a permanent method of contraception and is not reversible(91).

What is it and how does it work?

A safe, effective but permanent (non reversible) surgical procedure that cuts or blocks the fallopian tubes and prevents the eggs and sperm from coming into contact(91).

What does it prevent?

Prevents pregnancy, but does not prevent STIs(90).

What is its effectiveness?

  • Since this method is permanent and non reversible, it is more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy(90).
  • It can take some time to become fully effective, so talk to your doctor or a health care provider before you start to have unprotected sex(90).

What else should I know?

  • If you are considering this option, make sure you take time to think about it and talk to a healthcare professional before making any decision.
  • If you are 100% certain that you never want to have children in your future, then you may want to consider female tubal ligation.
  • If you are unsure about wanting to have kids in the future, then this method is not for you and you should consider another form of contraception.

Vasectomy(93)

What is it?

A safe, effective but permanent (non reversible) surgical procedure that cuts or blocks the vas deferens tubes that carry sperm from the testicles(93).

What does it prevent?

Prevents pregnancy, but does not prevent transmission of STIs(94)

What is its effectiveness?

  • Since this method is permanent, and non reversible, it is more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. It can take approximately 3 months to become fully effective, so talk to your doctor or a health care provider before you start to have unprotected sex(94).

What else should I know?(95)

  • If you are considering this option, make sure you take time to think about it and talk to a healthcare professional before making any decision
  • If you are 100% certain that you do not ever want to have children in your future, then you may want to consider vasectomy.
  • If you are unsure about wanting to have kids in the future, then this method is not for you and you should consider another form of contraception.
Vasectomy