Tubal sterilization
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This is an
operation to block or cut the fallopian tubes. It is considered
a permanent method of birth
control. Although this procedure is highly effective,
there is a failure rate of approximately 1 in 100. In addition,
there is a higher risk of ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside
the uterus) in the event that pregnancy occurs after a
sterilization procedure. Female sterilizations are usually
performed at any time laparoscopically
or may be performed postpartum (after delivery) through a small
incision below the navel. If laparoscopy
is performed, the procedure usually takes less than thirty
minutes and is performed on an outpatient basis. Alternatively, a procedure FDA approved in 2002, Essure hysteroscopic sterilization, can be performed in the office with little or no anesthesia, and without incisions. It has been shown to have fewer failures than the traditional tubal ligation.
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