Description
A type of surgery performed on a woman’s fallopian tubes to permanently prevent pregnancy.
SubDescription
When Is It Needed?
This method is permanent and irreversible.
Effectiveness 99%
How It Works:
Fallopian tubes are blocked or cut to prevent eggs released by the ovaries from moving into the fallopian tubes.
Advantages
• Permanent method
• Non-hormonal option
• Very low chance of pregnancy
Disadvantages
• Does not protect from STIs and HIV
• Not easily reversible
• Requires surgery
• Short-term discomfort
Title
Female tubal ligation (permanent method)