Tubal Ligation

Tubal occlusion by metal microinsert is 99.8% effective

Tubal ligation is 99.5% effective

This is an operation performed via keyhole surgery by a gynaecologist. The fallopian tubes are clipped or blocked, to prevent the egg getting into the uterus. It is very effective. It involves an operation under a general anaesthetic. It should be viewed as a permanent and irreversible loss of fertility, so you need to be sure you don’t want any more children.