5 Things to Know About Tubal Occlusion
At least 18% of women in the US use female sterilization as their method of contraception. It's the most common option in the country for couples.
Tubal occlusion is one of the most common methods. It's also known as "having your tubes tied" because it blocks pregnancy by blocking the fallopian tubes.
Read on to learn 5 important things you need to know about the surgery.
1. It's Not the Same as Tubal Ligation
Tubal ligation surgery involves an incision in the abdomen to find the fallopian tubes. Another incision is made above the pubic line, and the tubes are then closed, cut, tied off, or cauterized.
Tubal occlusion blocks off the tubes using metal coils inserted using a catheter. The uterus scars over them, creating a barrier over the fallopian tubes that prevents pregnancy.
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