Tubal ligation is a method of sterilization that is used by nearly 40 percent of married couples. It is a simple, safe, and effective permanent birth control method for women.
Sterilization is a serious decision that is made voluntarily.
Anyone considering this should be well informed and understand that it is permanent, and yet not totally 100 percent effective. Each method has a small failure rate that needs to be understood. Be sure you understand the process, risks, and alternatives before going ahead with a permanent method. Tubal ligation is a minor surgery that can be done at any time, even after a birth of a baby or after an abortion. During the procedure, an area of the uterine tubes is blocked or destroyed, preventing sperm from reaching the egg.