From what we understand, you are enquiring about female sterilization, which is an operation that will permanently render you incapable of becoming pregnant.

 

Important things to keep in mind:

• For this operation, your fallopian tubes will be blocked or sealed, so as to stop the eggs from reaching the sperm and becoming fertilized.
• You will be supplied with either a general anesthetic, or local anesthesia at the time of treatment.
• You can also go for salpingectomy, that is tubes removal, if at all this particular treatment fails.
• It's advisable to not drive any vehicle for 48 hours post-operation and to wait for anesthesia and its effects to wean off.
• Depending on the type of sterilization, you may have to use contraceptives for few months leading up to this treatment, and post-treatment as well, but the doctor will inform you accordingly.
• Side effects: Temporary pain and bleeding.

 

On meeting the following conditions, you will qualify for this treatment:

• You should be between the age of 22 and 49.
• You should have been married at least once.
• You or your partner shouldn't have undergone this treatment in past (failed operations don't count).
• You should be in a sound state of mind so as to understand the consequences of this treatment and then make an informed decision.
• If you have some form of mental illness, then you must be certified by a psychiatrist, and your spouse/guardian must issue a statement in your favor regarding your sound-mindedness.

 

These are the risks that you can encounter following this treatment:

• Internal bleeding, infection or injury of other organs.
• Blocked tubes may rejoin immediately after the surgery is complete, or years later.
• If the operation fails, this may increase the risk of a fertilized egg implanting outside the womb (also known as ectopic pregnancy).
• Bad reaction to anesthesia.

 

We intend to bust common myths for the sake of your understanding:

• This treatment won't have any bearing on your sexual life, but you will not get pregnant.
• This won't affect your hormones or periods.
• It's advised that you use protection during sexual activities as this treatment won't make you immune from STDs.
• There is a procedure that can reverse this treatment or its intended outcome if you ever change your mind later on, but that reversal procedure may not have a good success rate. So don't go for this particular surgery, if you are confused or unsure about what you want, because the chances of it becoming undone are slim.

 

For more information, you can seek consultation from a specialist, find one using our page - Gynecologists in Mumbai, let us know about your city for better recommendations.
And drop us a message if you have any other concern/query!

Samruddhi Bhartiya

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