It is the connection of the reproductive ducts (fallopian tubes) in women and the sperm ducts in men. In developed
societies, approximately 24% of couples choose surgical sterilization as a birth control method.
Contrary to popular belief, it is mostly a reversible method. When patients whose reversal surgeries are not successful
want to have a child, they can have a baby with in vitro fertilization or microinjection treatment.
How is tubal ligation performed in women?
Today. This procedure is mostly performed laparoscopically (bloodless-knife-free surgery). The procedure
takes approximately 20 minutes and the patient can return home the same day. Since laparoscopy allows direct visualization of intra-abdominal organs, it also allows diagnosis and treatment of some existing diseases. Tubal ligation has no side effects on sexual life and menstrual cycles. The protective effect begins immediately and its reliability is 99.8%. Surgical sterilization, which is generally recommended for women over the age of 35 who have had as many children as they want, is performed after the couple's consent is obtained.
How is sterilization performed in men? The sterilization (sterilization) process in which it is ligated is a more reliable (99.9%), easier and more economical method for women than tubal ligation. This procedure, performed by a urologist under local
anesthesia, takes 10-15 minutes and the complication rate is very
low. Vasectomy does not have any negative effects on male sexual health.
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