Once you have your fallopian tubes cut there is still a very small chance that you will become pregnant. Tubal ligation is considered a "permanent” form of birth control even though pregnancy may occur. This means if you want to get pregnant in the future it will probably not be possible. Only choose tubal ligation if you no longer wish to have children or do not want any children. You should be certain of your decision.
Each year, about 5 in 1,000 women become pregnant after tubal ligation. This can only happen in certain special circumstances. It is possible (but rare) for the fallopian rubes to grow back together. This is known as recanalization. Once the tubes have fused back together, the sperm will be able to fertilize the eggs. Pregnancy may also occur if the surgery was not done correctly.
If you are worried about getting pregnant, you might ask you partner to also consider a permanent form of birth control. If your partner agrees to have a vasectomy, then you will probably not have to worry about an unwanted pregnancy. This may seem extreme, but if the idea of pregnancy causes you anxiety, you may want to think about this option.
There are now many birth control options that last for years, but are not as dangerous or final as tubal ligation. Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure. Any surgery represents a possible risk to your health, so consider all your birth control options carefully. If you aren’t sure what option is best for you, ask your doctor to help you understand the risk and benefits of each birth control method.
If you are certain you don’t want to get pregnant because of health problems, hereditary conditions, or you are simply done having children, then tubal ligation might be right for you.
Each year, about 5 in 1,000 women become pregnant after tubal ligation. This can only happen in certain special circumstances. It is possible (but rare) for the fallopian rubes to grow back together. This is known as recanalization. Once the tubes have fused back together, the sperm will be able to fertilize the eggs. Pregnancy may also occur if the surgery was not done correctly.
If you are worried about getting pregnant, you might ask you partner to also consider a permanent form of birth control. If your partner agrees to have a vasectomy, then you will probably not have to worry about an unwanted pregnancy. This may seem extreme, but if the idea of pregnancy causes you anxiety, you may want to think about this option.
There are now many birth control options that last for years, but are not as dangerous or final as tubal ligation. Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure. Any surgery represents a possible risk to your health, so consider all your birth control options carefully. If you aren’t sure what option is best for you, ask your doctor to help you understand the risk and benefits of each birth control method.
If you are certain you don’t want to get pregnant because of health problems, hereditary conditions, or you are simply done having children, then tubal ligation might be right for you.