Is Tubal Ligation Safe?
Death during the procedure is extremely rare, occurring in about 1 to 2 out of 100,000 tubal ligations.
The cause of death is usually either hypoventilation or cardiopulmonary arrest while under general anesthesia.
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Major complications are also rare, occurring in less than 2% of tubal ligations.
The overall complication rate associated with laparoscopic tubal ligation is approximately 0.9 to 1.6 per 100 tubal ligation procedures.
Again, be aware that these complications are rare, but that they do exist.
Lifestyle and personal factors may also help you figure out the best method for you.
Part of choosing a birth control method is finding the one you feel most comfortable with.
These methodsdiffer in effectiveness, even within the throw in category.
The reliability of any contraceptive method depends upon whether it’sused consistently and correctly.
That being said, the failure rates of some methods are significantly higher than others.
you better decide what level of effectiveness is most acceptable to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there are a few potential long-term side effects after a tubal ligation.
Ectopic pregnancy is a possibility.
Other side effects include the possibility of future regret and a change in menstrual cycles.
Having your tubes tied is not associated with weight gain.
This is because it does not affect hormone levels.
It is possible, but not very common to have scar tissue after a tubal ligation.
Another possibility is a migrated clip used to tie off the fallopian tubes.
Migrated clips can cause chronic abdominal pain that can begin years after the surgery.
A migrated clip can usually be seen on an abdominal X-ray and can be removed laparoscopically.
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