Women's sterilization surgery

The most traditional form of contraception is for women. The sterilization surgery is also called tubal ligation. The main principle is to make the fallopian tubes in a closed state through this surgery, so that the sperm and egg cannot combine, and pregnancy will no longer occur. However, recovery after the sterilization surgery is not easy, so you need to think carefully before the surgery. In addition, the sterilization surgery should be performed at the best time. Blindly performing the surgery will be counterproductive.

Type of surgery

Traditional tubal ligation: This is a surgical procedure that ligates the fallopian tubes. The incision is only two to three centimeters, and the fallopian tubes are tied and cut with surgical sutures. The advantage is that it is simple and effective, and can usually be performed with only partial anesthesia or even local anesthesia. There is no need for hospitalization after the operation and the cost is relatively low.

The timing of the surgery is usually the day after a natural birth, because the uterus has not yet retracted after delivery and the fallopian tubes are located close to the sides of the navel. Therefore, the surgery can be performed in the depression of the navel skin, so that the postoperative wound is less obvious.

Of course, ligation can also be performed at normal times, but at this time the position of the fallopian tube has returned to the pelvic cavity, and the ligation wound will be more obvious. As for ligation during caesarean section, it is also common in clinical practice. This type of surgery does not cause any increase in scars.

Vaginal tubal ligation: The advantage of this surgery is that it leaves no scars on the belly. The operation is performed under partial anesthesia and no hospitalization is required after the operation. However, the operation is difficult and has a high chance of bleeding, infection and complications. It is also not suitable for postpartum surgery, so few people use it.

Best time

The best time for female sterilization is immediately after an early or late abortion, while it is not easy to perform the surgery within 1 month after a spontaneous abortion or a missed abortion.

Indications

There are two indications for female sterilization surgery. The first is that both husband and wife voluntarily request sterilization surgery. The second is that women with severe heart disease, heart failure, chronic liver and kidney disease with poor liver and kidney function, and certain hereditary diseases who are not suitable for pregnancy can also undergo this surgery to achieve the effect of infertility.