Permanent bilateral tubal occlusion

• April 25, 2024

The bilateral tubal occlusion is a permanent contraceptive method, considered a surgery of sterilization female that consists of the obstruction of both uterine tubes, where they separate, they are linked and the poles are cut to give a greater range of security.

The best time to do it is after having a child and the ideal candidates are those women who are satisfied with the number of children at the time.

Some benefits of the OTB according to data from the Ministry of Health are:

-Contribute to protect the maternal health and children.

-Improve the quality of life and the well-being of the couple, the family and the community.

-It is very effective and safe

-It does not affect the sexual libido.

-Does not interfere in breastfeeding

-The surgical procedure is simple, safe and fast

-Does not cause side effects long-term

More benefits

-It does not alter the hormonal cycle

-Helps protect against ovarian cancer

-Is free in medical units of the public sector

The bilateral tubal occlusion is a modern and recommendable option to use as a contraceptive method after having had children and being satisfied with the parity, since it allows improving the health care of women and avoid pregnancies not planned or not timely.

It is considered as a process that requires counseling prior to its realization and assessment of the surgical risk and anesthetic when it is done. Remember that in young people it is not recommended as a contraceptive method since it is permanent and it is difficult to know if in the future you can change your mind.