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Tubal Ligation

Tubal ligation (also known as having one's tubes tied) is a permanent form of female sterilization. It can be a surgical or non-surgical procedure that closes off the fallopian tubes. Learn about tubal ligation procedures, what to expect, risks, and costs. Discussion about tubal reversal - if a woman regrets this decision. Tips on making the decision to have your tubes tied. Myths also provided.
Tubal Ligation
Tubal ligation (also known as having one's tubes tied) is a permanent form of female sterilization. This is a surgical procedure that closes off a woman's fallopian tubes. Learn more about tubal ligation, what to expect, risks, and costs. Discussion about tubal reversal as a choice if a woman regrets this decision.
Getting Your Tubes Tied
Tubal ligation (also known as having one's tubes tied) is a permanent form of female sterilization. This is a surgical procedure that closes off a woman's fallopian tubes. Learn more about the various surgical tubal ligation procedures such as laparoscopy, mini-laparoscopy, and laparotomy (open tubal ligation), as well as what to expect. All methods presented include incisions.
The Essure Tubal Ligation Procedure
Essure is a non-surgical tubal ligation procedure. This type of hysteroscopic sterilization does not require any incisions and consists of micro-inserts (coil implants) that are inserted into the fallopian tubes. Learn all about the Essure tubal ligation procedure -– what to expect, advantages, risks, and effectiveness.
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