Female Sterilisation
How reliable is it?
- The failure rate can be 1 to 3 in 1000 depending on the method used.
How it works
- A permanent method in which the fallopian tubes are cut or blocked so theeggs cannot travel down them to meet sperm.
Advantages
- It is permanent.
- Is effectively immediately after the operation.
Disadvantages
- Rarely the tubes rejoin and the woman is fertile again.
Comments
- This is a permanent method and should not be chosen if in any doubt
- Counselling is important.
- Time in hospital varies from one to three days depending on the type of operation.
- A few days rest needed afterwards