Sterilization is considered to be an irreversible method of contraception.
There is no guarantee that previous fertility can ever be restored. Successful rejoining of the fallopian tubes is very delicate, specialized surgery and difficult to accomplish. There are two main methods of Tubal Ligation used today. A laparoscopic tubal ligation can be done anytime when a woman is not pregnant. Once the abdomen is full of gas, the laparoscope is inserted.