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The surgery which is conducted for removing the fallopian tubes of a woman is referred to as tubal sterilization. Such surgical treatments prevent the movement of eggs from ovary to uterus through fallopian tubes. As a result, contact between sperm and egg is forbidden, resulting in prevention of pregnancy. Hence tubal sterilization is a permanent birth control procedure. The process is also known as tubal litigation.
Procedure of tubal sterilization
During this gynecological surgery, two incisions are made in the abdomen, close to the navel. Laparoscope, a small device resembling a telesclope is inserted on the fallopian tubes. The fallopian tubes are burnt and closed with certain surgical instruments. Sometimes the tubes are shut with the help of a clip. Finally the incision of the skin is closed with the help of stitches. The patient is able to go home within a few hours of tubal sterilization.
After cesarean delivery, tubal sterilization is conducted by making a small incision close to the navel. In case of non pregnant women, laparoscopy is now the most common and highly recommended process. Periumblical minilaparotomy is done immediately after childbirth.
In recent times a metallic implant called Essure System, is widely used with approval of Food and Drug Administration. The fallopian tubes are blocked with the help of a small device and the entire procedure takes place without any incision or anesthesia. The device is inserted into the fallopian tubes through vagina and uterus with the aid of a special catheter. A scar tissue is induced fertilization of eggs are prevented.
| Results of Tubal Sterilization
Majority of the women recovers after Tubal Sterilization without complications. The patients need not go through further tests to confirm sterility after this surgery. The doctors however recommend some other forms of birth control for three months after Essure system. The patient has to undergo an X ray at the end of the third month. During this time, a dye is used tio confirm weather the device is in its position or not.
Risk factors
Though in most of the cases Tubal Sterilization is conducted without much complications, yet there are certain risk factors associated with this surgical treatment. Surgery is often associated with bleeding or infection.
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Women who have undergone Tubal Sterilization may still become pregnant if the fallopian tubes are not properly tied. In case pregnancy occurs even after sterilization, there is a risk of ectopic pregnancy.
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