This is a permanent method, also called tubal ligation that closes the tube that carry eggs from the egg bag to the womb. A small cut is made in the woman’s abdomen and the tubes are blocked to prevent the sperm and egg form uniting. After the procedure is performed, women still menstruate regularly but cannot become pregnant anymore.
Advantages
- Very effective
- Permanent. A single procedure leads to life long, safe and very effective prevention of pregnancy
- Increased sexual enjoyment because no need to worry about becoming pregnant
- No supplies are needed and no repeat clinic visits required
- No known long-term side effects or health risks
- Can be performed just after a woman gives birth (best if the woman has decided before she goes into labour)
- Helps protect against ovarian (egg bag) cancer
- Requires physical examination and minor surgery by specially trained provider
- The surgery cannot be reversed. Women who may want to become pregnant in the future should choose a different method.
- Slight chance of infection or bleeding at the cut site for a few days after the procedure
- Some pain at the cut side for a few days after the procedure
Disadvantages
- Requires physical examination and a minor surgery by specially trained provider
- The surgery cannot be reversed. Women who may want to get pregnant in the future should choose a different method
- Slight chance of infection or bleeding at the cut site for a few days after the procedure
- Some pain at the cut site for a few days after the procedure
- Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV.
