Sterilization - Tubal Ligation
This is the permanent birth
control option for women looking for permanent birth control solution.
There
are two options available for women for looking for sterilization i.e Tubal Ligation
and Essure (without surgery).
Tubal ligation (surgery)
It is
a surgical procedure to make sterilize from being fertile by cutting, tying, clipping,
cauterizing or blocking the fallopian tubes so sperm can not reach egg and make
fertile so no pregnancy. This is found 99.5% effective in preventing pregnancy.
However, they do not protect from STDs and HIV/AIDS
Though Tubal Ligation
stops pregnancy completely, however, there is always chances of ectopic pregnancy.
It occurs when a fertilized egg grows outside they uterus. This could be dangerous
and require immediate medical attention.
Advantages of Tubal Ligation
-
It is the permanent birth control solution
- It is effective immediately
-
Once done, it is done permanently and do not require any daily attention. However,
reverse tubal ligation is also available but they are not very effective besides
being very expensive.
- Allows sexual spontaneity. Women can fully enjoy sex
after tubal ligation surgery as they don't need to worry for becoming pregnant.
Disadvantages of Tubal Ligation
- Requires surgery that could be health
risky
- Requires surgery that could be health risky
- May not be reversible.
Essure (without surgery) - FDA approved Permanent Birth Control
Essure
is a women sterilization procedure to prevent birth control permanently without
surgery. It is developed by Conceptus Inc.and approved for use in USA by FDA on
November 4, 2002
Esuure is the new non-surgical method of permanently blocking
the fallopian tubes to stop eggs pass through uterus. The Essure procedure is
different than the traditional method of a surgical tubal ligation. With Essure
there is no cutting into the body. Instead, an Essure trained doctor inserts spring-like
coils, called micro-inserts, through the body’s natural pathways (vagina, cervix,
and uterus) and into your fallopian tubes. The procedure can be performed in your
doctor’s office without general anesthesia .
During the first 3 months
following the procedure, your body and the micro-inserts work together to form
a tissue barrier that prevents sperm from reaching the egg. During this period,
you will need to use another form of birth control.
After 3 months, your
doctor will perform an Essure Confirmation Test, a special type of x-ray to confirm
that your tubes are completely blocked and you can rely on the Essure micro-inserts
for birth control.
Unlike birth control pills, patches, rings, and some
forms of IUDs, Essure does not contain hormones to interfere with your natural
menstrual cycle. Your periods should more or less continue in their natural state.
