Permanent Contraception
The following is a brief summary and is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of facts.
Not all women will be candidates for a tubal ligation. This information is a starting point for further discussion with your practitioner to determine the birth control method that best matches your needs in the context of all risks and benefits. For more information, please visit the associated link.
Tubal Ligation
- Type: Permanent; hormone free
- Method: During a surgical procedure the fallopian tubes are cauterized. Requires a day stay hospitalization and general anesthesia.
- Function: Prevents sperm from reaching an egg.
- Efficacy for preventing pregnancy when used properly: Over 98%
- Maintenance: None
- Duration of Use: This method is permanent
- More information from the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology regarding laparoscopic tubal.
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COVID-19 Helpful Links and Resources:
- CDC COVID-19 Information Center
- Massachusetts Department of Public Health COVID-19 Information Center
- Baystate Health’s Resource Center for COVID-19 including updates, guidance, and hospital initiatives and policies
- The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology resource page for pregnant and breastfeeding women
- Resources for parents during the COVID-19 outbreak from the American Academy of Pediatrics
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding