Tubal ligation / removal
How it works: This is a permanent method. Several methods are available: the fallopian tubes, which carry the eggs to the uterus, are burned, trimmed, cut or tied (the tubes are blocked).
Mode of action: The fallopian tubes are closed so that sperm and egg cannot meet. The egg then dissolves and is absorbed by the body.
Efficiency: 99.5% in perfect and typical use
Cost: The procedure is reimbursed by RAMQ.
Where can I buy it? This method is available in some hospitals and public medical clinics.
Benefits
- Tubal ligation is considered permanent
- Sterilization is effective immediately
- Contraception no longer necessary
- The procedure has no effect on your menstrual cycle or your ability to experience sexual pleasure.
Disadvantages
- Tubal ligation is considered permanent. Surgery to reverse it is costly and not always successful.
- Ligation does not prevent sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBI).
FAQ
Is there a minimum age to access tubal ligation?
Legally, there is no minimum age for tubal ligation. Before agreeing to perform the ligation, some doctors take into account the patient’s age and the number of children. If a doctor refuses, you can consult another.
Is tubal ligation effective immediately?
Yes, it works immediately.
Is tubal ligation reversible?
Although tubal ligation may be reversible, it must be considered definitive, as the techniques used do not work in all cases.
