what is tubectomy in females
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Ever wonder if there was any method of preventing pregnancies that was permanent? Well, there is. Called a tubectomy, this procedure is meant solely for women. In this post we bring you all you need to know about the procedure and what it involves.
According to Dr Uma Rani, senior consultant, obstetrics and gynaecology at Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, Delhi, ‘Tubectomy is a procedure where a very small portion from both fallopian tubes is removed to prevent pregnancy.’
How does it work?
A tubectomy refers to the blocking or cutting a small portion of the fallopian tubes. These tubes are roughly ten centimeter long structures, present within a woman’s abdomen and are attached to either side of the uterus. They open into the uterus at one end and on to the ovaries at the other end. The main function of this tube is to carry the ovum (egg) – after it is released from the ovary – into the uterus to help it fertilize.
During a tubectomy, the surgeon reaches the fallopian tubes by either cutting open the abdomen (open surgery) or using laparoscopic techniques (minimally invasive surgery). The tubes are then cut and ligated (tied) or a clip is placed, at one particular point, thereby stopping the passage of eggs into the uterus. This prevents the possibility of any further pregnancies.
Can the procedure be reversed?
A woman having this procedure should understand that it is a permanent method of birth control. That being said, there are cases where women ask for a reversal. In that case, it is possible but involves major surgery and the results are not at all guaranteed.
There have been studies that show that microsurgery and laparoscopic methods of performing a tubectomy showed the highest rate of successful reversals, but the number of pregnancies post-reversal was extremely low. Therefore, doctors suggest that a patient be properly counseled before opting for this procedure.
Who should not get this procedure?
A tubectomy is a fairly complex surgery and is performed under general anaesthesia. According to Dr Uma Rani, ‘A tubectomy is not recommended for patients who have had previous abdominal surgeries, have a high risk of suffering from complications due to general anaesthesia, or those who suffer from heart and lungs diseases etc.’ (Read: General anaesthesia and surgery – all your queries answered)
According to Dr Uma Rani, senior consultant, obstetrics and gynaecology at Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute, Delhi, ‘Tubectomy is a procedure where a very small portion from both fallopian tubes is removed to prevent pregnancy.’
How does it work?
A tubectomy refers to the blocking or cutting a small portion of the fallopian tubes. These tubes are roughly ten centimeter long structures, present within a woman’s abdomen and are attached to either side of the uterus. They open into the uterus at one end and on to the ovaries at the other end. The main function of this tube is to carry the ovum (egg) – after it is released from the ovary – into the uterus to help it fertilize.
During a tubectomy, the surgeon reaches the fallopian tubes by either cutting open the abdomen (open surgery) or using laparoscopic techniques (minimally invasive surgery). The tubes are then cut and ligated (tied) or a clip is placed, at one particular point, thereby stopping the passage of eggs into the uterus. This prevents the possibility of any further pregnancies.
Can the procedure be reversed?
A woman having this procedure should understand that it is a permanent method of birth control. That being said, there are cases where women ask for a reversal. In that case, it is possible but involves major surgery and the results are not at all guaranteed.
There have been studies that show that microsurgery and laparoscopic methods of performing a tubectomy showed the highest rate of successful reversals, but the number of pregnancies post-reversal was extremely low. Therefore, doctors suggest that a patient be properly counseled before opting for this procedure.
Who should not get this procedure?
A tubectomy is a fairly complex surgery and is performed under general anaesthesia. According to Dr Uma Rani, ‘A tubectomy is not recommended for patients who have had previous abdominal surgeries, have a high risk of suffering from complications due to general anaesthesia, or those who suffer from heart and lungs diseases etc.’ (Read: General anaesthesia and surgery – all your queries answered)
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Tubectomy is a permanent birth control method in women.
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