Advantages of Tubal Ligation

-.I It's Permanent.

~ No long term side effects.

~ You have your period as usual

~ It does not interfere with your sex life.

Disadvantages of Tubal ligation

Tubal Ligation is mostly irreversible;
attempts at reversing the procedure is
not always successful and is very
expensive
Minor dtscomtort/patn for a short time
after the operation
If the procedure fails and the tubes
reconnect, there is an increased risk of
a pregnancy occurring outside the
uterus, and emergency surgery may be
necessary.
Problems rarely occur, however damage
to the intestines, bladder or blood vessels
and an operation may be needed to fix it.
Allergic reactions to local anesthesia
may occur in some people.
It Does not protect a woman from
sexually transmitted infections.

Points To Remember
tp.

Keep all doctors' appointments

before

and after the Tubal Ligation

~ Follow all the doctors instructions
carefully
~ DO NOT lift heavy things for the first
week afer the operation
~ A woman should continue to visit her
doctor for normal health services,
including
breast exams and pap
smears.
You may change your mind about having
the sterilization procedure at any time
before the operation.
You will still get
the same high-quality medical care if you
choose not to have a tubal ligation.

TUBAL
LIGAIfION
(Female Sterilization)

For more Information Contact:

Family Planning &
Reproductive
Health Secretariat,
Ministry Of Health
P.O.Box N-3729
Tel: (242) 502-4778

Health Education Division

Ministry of Health
P. O. Box N-3729

Telephone: [242] 322-1025

Fax: [242] 322- 6088
healtheducationdivision@bahamas.gov.bs
www.bahamas.gov.bsthealth

Adapted from the National Family Planning Board Kingston, Jamaica,

What Is a Tubal ligation?

Tubal Ligation is a permanent method of
birth control for women:
who have all the children they want.
who want to enjoy sex without the fear
of an unintended pregnancy.
whose health status
becoming pregnant.

is threatened

by

How does Tubal Ligation work?

When can it be done?

Tubal ligation is an operation that closes

the tubes between the ovaries and uterus,
thus preventing sperm cells from reaching
the eggs in the woman's body which leads
to pregnancy.

Getting a Tubal Ligation is a family

decision. It can be done anytime when the
woman or Jamily decides that they do not
want to have any more children, or it has
been deemed necessary to the well being of
the woman that she does not become
pregnant.

Eggs -'.

It can also be easily done immediately

after having a baby.

This method of contraception is about

99.9% effective in preventing pregnancy.

How is the Tubal ligation

This procedure DOES NOT affect sex

drive or the menstrual period in any way.

done?

It is usually a simple operation

in which
the tubes which the eggs from the ovaries
travels to the uterus, are cut and tied by a
doctor.

After a Tubal Ligation some women report:

Shoulder and/or chest discomfort because
of the gas used during the procedure.
Pain in the incision areas.
Light vaginal bleeding for up to two days.

Normal Tube

How soon afterwards

sex?
operation is usually done in
hospital, under LA, GA, or sedation. It is
done on an outpatient basis and often the
woman does not have to stay in the hospital.

can 1 have

You can have sex as soon as you are

comfortable
after the operation,
unless
v ur dector told you to wait for a specific
time. *Follow all the instructions from your
doctor.

Most symptoms will disappear in the first

few days, but some discomfort
and
tiredness may last up to two weeks.
If
any
not
visit

you experience any problems, have

concerns or questions after a T.L., do
hesitate to contact by telephone, or
your doctor or clinic.