Tubal litigation reversal

Tubal litigation - sterilization for women

Tubal litigation (ligation) is a sterilization technique for women. The operation closes the fallopian tubes and stops the egg from travelling from the uterus to the ovary. Tubal ligations also prevent the sperm from reaching the fallopian tube. In a tuba litigation, the tubes are cut, blocked or tied just like in a vasectomy (vasectomies). This operation is effective immediately and with this kind of birth control there is a 99, 5% efficiency rate but it does not protect the woman from getting infected by sexually transmitted infections such as HIV/AIDS - as opposed to traditional use of condoms.

Normally, the sterilization operation is done with the aim to be permanent and in general, most women are happy with the result. In a small amount of cases though, the patient changes her mind later and might want to get fertile again. It is then possible to reverse the ligation surgically in some cases but not all, depending on the type of operation used for achieving the sterlility in the first place. The best candidates for a reversal are the Pomeroy types or the Falope ring ones. Not suitable for reversing are the operations done using cautery or salpingectomy, leaving only in-vitro as an option for achieving fertility.

A woman who has made a tubal Ligation is fully able to enjoy sexual activities just as before. Usually the hormone levels and the period cycle are not changed. The eggs, that are continued to be released, are stopped in the tubes and absorbed by the body.

Some of the advantages of having a tubal litigation are:

• It is immediately effective.
• Functions as a permanent birth control.
• It requires no daily attention.
• It is not messy in any way.
• It allows sexual spontaneity

Disadvantages of having a tubal litigation:

• Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections
• Requires surgery.
• A tubal ligation has risks associated with surgery.
• A tubal ligation is more complicated than male sterilization.
• A tubal ligation reversal may not have any effect.
• If you regret your tubal ligation end decide you want children.

The surgery is made at a doctor’s office or at a clinic and is a relatively simply surgery. It is made under a general or local anesthesia. Remember that there might take up to several months before you get your time for the operation. If you are young, you may have some difficulties finding a surgeon who is willing to do the operation.

A tubal ligation (litigation) is permanent but can be reversed (the operation is known as a tubal litigation reversal). The fallopian tubes are severed and sealed to prevent fertilization.

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