Although tubal ligation has many advantages as a permanent method of contraception, it also has some disadvantages:
- Problems associated with anesthesia depending on the procedure by which the tubes are tied.
- Hemorrhages.
- Infections.
- Increases the risk of extrauterine or ectopic pregnancy.
In addition, tubal ligation prevents pregnancy, but not the transmission of a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Read the full article on: What is tubal ligation? – Advantages and consequences ( 84).
By Blanca Paraíso M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), María Arqué M.D., Ph.D. (gynaecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 02/02/2024
