Tubal ligation
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Tubal ligation – or having your tubes tied – is a type of permanent contraception. Permanent contraception is also called sterilisation.
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We don't do tubal ligation at our clinics. If you want a tubal ligation, we can refer you to a hospital or a specialist that can help.
Tubal ligation is:
Over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. About 1 in 200 people will become pregnant after their tubes are tied.
A small operation performed under general anaesthetic in a hospital
Considered permanent — once it's done, you don’t have to worry about contraception ever again
Tubal ligation isn’t:
Easily reversible — before you get tubal ligation, you need to be sure that you want permanent contraception. Tubal ligation reversal isn’t always effective and can’t be done in public hospitals
Protection against sexually transmissible infections (STIs) — condoms and oral dams can protect against STIs
Going to stop your periods
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How does tubal ligation work?
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Tubal ligation closes both fallopian tubes. This means that sperm can’t get to an egg to fertilise it – so you can’t get pregnant.
The tubes are closed using rings or clips or by cutting and tying.
Tubal ligations are done in hospital under a general anaesthetic. Depending on the type of operation it may be day surgery or may require a stay of one to two days in hospital.
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How we can help
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We don’t do tubal ligations.
We can give you advice and information on tubal ligation – and refer you to someone who can help.
Anyone can visit our clinics. If you want to talk with us, we want to talk to you.
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Do you need urgent help?
If you require medical advice outside of our opening hours, call Healthline for free on 0800 611 116 anytime or get help from an after-hours medical centre or emergency services.