This operation, which prevents an egg and sperm from meeting and reaching the uterus, is usually done through an abdominal incision, often following delivery of what the couple would like to be their last child. The resulting sterilization is considered permanent, although it has been known to be reversed.
In males, the tying of the sperm ducts to achieve sterilization is known as
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Tubal ligation (or "tying the tubes") is surgery to close a woman's fallopian tubes. These tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus. A woman who has... Read more »
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Tubal pregnancy; Cervical pregnancy; Abdominal pregnancy Symptoms Abnormal vaginal bleeding Amenorrhea ... Read more »
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Ectopic (tubal) pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg implants outside the uterus, usually in one of the Fallopian tubes (oviducts).Ectopic... Read more »
For most women, missing a period is one of the first signs of pregnancy that women notice. For others, irregular periods make it difficult to know... Read more »
Many pregnant women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) say their symptoms go away while they're pregnant but return within a few months of delivering... Read more »