There are operations for both men and woman to make them sterile permanently unable to have children. Read more on WA Health website. Modern contraception options and methods offer safe and effective ways of preventing pregnancy, helping couples plan their family.
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When it comes to finances, the choice between condoms and a vasectomy seems pretty obvious. Well it might be time to think again, because not only is a vasectomy far more effective at preventing pregnancy it also turns out to be a lot more affordable over your lifetime. Contraception is the use of hormones, devices or surgery to prevent a woman from becoming pregnant.
It allows couples to choose if and when they want to have a baby. Contraception is necessary if you wish to avoid an unintended pregnancy. Several methods of contraception are available - check out this factsheet to find out more information.
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After the fourth rejection, I was angry. The doctors refusing to sterilise me have, without exception, been parents.
Besides, how could I hold someone else responsible for my choice? Even if I suddenly reverse the opinion of a lifetime, I still have options. IVF can work after sterilisation , or I could adopt. That was 40 years ago. When Valerie heard the story of Holly Brockwell , who spent years trying to persuade the NHS to sterilise her, she was frustrated that it might have become harder for women to take such decisions about their own bodies.
In fact, I'd known for years I didn't want children. I went to my GP and she referred me straight away to a gynaecologist. They were both strong women who were sympathetic to my feelings.
It was that simple. Realising that I could assert my will in that way and find people who would support me was very empowering - looking back I can see that it had a huge effect on my life. Having children: selfish or selfless? It started really when I was The world's population was growing hugely, I realised, and it didn't need any babies from me, and I didn't have any maternal feelings whatsoever.
Maybe it was hearing about conflicts in other parts of the world and people starving to death. How do I know I've reached menopause if I'm on the pill? What is the male pill? You do not have to think about protecting yourself against pregnancy every time you have sex, so it does not interrupt your sex life.
It does not affect your hormone levels and you'll still have periods. You'll need to use contraception up until you have the operation, and until your next period or for 3 months after the operation depending on the type of sterilisation. As with any surgery, there's a small risk of complications, such as internal bleeding, infection or damage to other organs.
There's a small risk that the operation will not work. Blocked tubes can rejoin immediately or years later. If the operation fails, this may increase the risk of a fertilised egg implanting outside the womb ectopic pregnancy. Sterilisation is very difficult to reverse, so you need to be sure it's right for you. Sterilisation does not protect against sexually transmitted infections STIs , so you may need to use condoms as well. How it works Female sterilisation works by preventing eggs travelling down the fallopian tubes, which link the ovaries to the womb uterus.
This means a woman's eggs cannot meet sperm, so fertilisation cannot happen. How female sterilisation is carried out The surgeon will block your fallopian tubes tubal occlusion by either: applying clips — plastic or titanium clamps are closed over the fallopian tubes applying rings — a small loop of the fallopian tube is pulled through a silicone ring, then clamped shut tying, cutting and removing a small piece of the fallopian tube This is a fairly minor operation and many women return home the same day.
Tubal occlusion procedure The surgeon accesses your fallopian tubes by making a small cut either near your belly button laparoscopy or just above your pubic hairline a mini-laparotomy. A laparoscopy is usually used because it's faster, but a mini-laparotomy may be recommended for women who: have had recent abdominal or pelvic surgery are obese have a history of pelvic inflammatory disease , a bacterial infection that can affect the womb and fallopian tubes The fallopian tubes are then blocked by applying clips or rings, or by tying, cutting and removing a small piece of the tube.
Removing the tubes salpingectomy If blocking the fallopian tubes has not worked, the tubes may be completely removed. Is sterilisation right for me? Sterilisation reversal is not usually available on the NHS. Before the operation Your GP may recommend counselling before referring you for sterilisation.
Sterilisation can be performed at any stage in your menstrual cycle. Recovering after the operation You'll be allowed home once you have recovered from the anaesthetic , been to the toilet and eaten.
They may give you a contact number to call if you have any problems or questions. How you will feel It's normal to feel unwell and a little uncomfortable if you have had a general anaesthetic, and you may have to rest for a few days.
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