Sometimes, women or couples wish to prevent or avoid the chances of a pregnancy permanently. In such cases, couples may opt for male or female sterilization. Female sterilization or permanent birth control for women is a popular choice to prevent pregnancy.
Female sterilization is called tubectomy. It is a surgical procedure that cuts or obstructs the fallopian tubes. The techniques include surgical clips or rings, cauterization or partial salpingectomy. So, how does it prevent a pregnancy? Well, the fallopian tubes serve as a connection or bridge between the ovaries and the uterus. So, it transports the egg from the ovary to the uterus. In other words, it helps the egg and sperm to come together. With a tubectomy procedure, the eggs are prevented from reaching the uterus and hence restrict the chance of a pregnancy.
Statistics reveal that the tubectomy procedure is the most popular permanent contraceptive method in India, with around 37.9% of the childbearing women population opting for tubal ligation surgery.
Tubectomys generally refers to the cutting of the fallopian tubes to prevent further pregnancies. However, cutting the fallopian tubes can be done through any one of the tubectomy procedures:
As the name suggests, the laparoscopic tubectomy is initiated through a laparoscope, ensuring minimum incisions and also faster recoveries. So, it is usually a more favored female sterilization method.
Sometimes women may opt for a tubectomy immediately after they give birth. In such cases, doctors may suggest a mini-laparotomy, that is, a small incision in the lower abdomen that allows the doctor to proceed with the tubal ligation procedure.
If you are opting for a tubal ligation surgery, then understanding the advantages and disadvantages of the procedure is important.
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