Table of Contents
- Overview
- Risks
- Recovery
- Prevention
- Images
Sterilization surgery - female; Tubal sterilization; Tube tying; Tying the tubes
Expectations after surgery
Most women recover with no problems. There are no tests required to check for sterility (to make sure the procedure will prevent pregnancy in the future).
Convalescence
Most women are told to avoid strenuous exercise for several days. Pain medicine usually helps relieve discomfort. Most women are able to return to work within a few days. You may have sexual intercourse as soon as you feel ready, usually within a week.
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Review Date: 06/06/2006
Reviewed By: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by
VeriMed Healthcare Network.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
