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Follow the links below to find information about vasectomy and tubal ligation as forms of permanent contraception or sterilisation. Although these procedures may be reversed in some cases, they are usually called permanent because reversal is difficult and cannot be guaranteed.
Reviewed June 2009
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Contraception - female sterilisation
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Better Health Channel
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Female sterilisation is also called tubal ligation (tying) or 'getting the tubes tied'. Tubal occlusion, which is the surgical blocking of the fallopian tubes, is the most common method. A less invasive procedure involves placing a tiny, flexible device (micro-insert) into each fallopian tube. Female sterilisation is a permanent form of contraception. It does not affect menstruation (periods), the menopause or sexual desire or pleasure. Pregnancy and ectopic pregnancy are a possible, but low, risk.
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Aug 2008
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Minilaparotomy and endoscopic techniques for tubal sterilisation
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Worldwide, the most commonly used method of fertility regulation is tubal sterilisation. In developed countries sterilisation is generally performed by laparoscopy rather than by minilaparotomy, based on the belief that this approach is both safe and effective...
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May 2004
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Techniques for the interruption of tubal patency for female sterilisation
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Tubal sterilisation prevents pregnancy by stopping the woman's unfertilised egg (ovum) passing through the fallopian tubes where it can be fertilised by sperm. Techniques to close the tubes include cutting and tying, blocking mechanically by using clips...
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Jul 2002
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