Sterilization is a permanent method of contraception that aims to prevent a person from having children. This procedure can be performed on both men and women. In men, sterilization is done by vasectomy. While in women, sterilization is done by tubal ligation.
Vasectomy is done by cutting and closing the sperm ducts. This action keeps the sperm from mixing with the semen, so the semen cannot fertilize the egg. While in tubal ligation, the fallopian tubes, namely the tubes that connect the ovaries and uterus, are tied or closed. This will prevent the sperm from meeting the egg and fertilizing it. The success rate of sterilization in preventing pregnancy is almost 100 percent. In one study, only 2 to 30 women out of every 1,000 women were known to still be able to get pregnant after undergoing sterilization. Sterilization does not affect hormone levels, sex drive, and a person's ability to have sex. Before going into further discussion, please note that this article will only discuss female sterilization or tubal ligation. Sterilization is performed on women who decide they do not want to have children or want to stop having children. Before deciding to undergo sterilization, it is important to first consult with a doctor, considering the effects of sterilization are permanent. Generally, doctors perform sterilization on women aged 30 years and over and already have children. In patients outside of these two conditions, the doctor will suggest another type of contraception. This is done so that the patient does not regret in the future. There are several things that patients who want to undergo sterilization should know, namely: For patients who want to undergo a sterilization procedure, discuss it with their partner first because there are many other contraceptive options. After that, also consult with your doctor whether sterilization is the right choice, considering the effects are permanent. In the consultation session, the doctor will ask the reason for the patient's sterilization to ensure that there are no regrets in the future. The doctor will also explain the benefits and risks of sterilization, the stages of the sterilization procedure, the possibility of failure, and the right time to undergo surgery. Sterilization can be done shortly after delivery or at the same time as a cesarean section. In patients who want to undergo sterilization outside of these two conditions, doctors will usually recommend the use of contraception 1 month before sterilization until the procedure is complete. Prior to undergoing sterilization, the patient will be told to do the following: Female sterilization aims to prevent sperm from fertilizing an egg. The following are the stages of the procedure for sterilization or tubal ligation in women: After the sterilization is complete, the doctor will monitor the patient's condition every 15 minutes to 1 hour. If no complications occur, the patient can go home a few hours later. The recovery process for sterilization generally takes 2–5 days. The doctor will ask the patient for control a week after the operation. It is important to remember that contraception should be used until the next menstrual cycle or until 3 months after surgery. To help the recovery process, the doctor will give a number of suggestions for the patient to do, namely: Immediately consult a doctor if you do not recover completely or symptoms appear, such as: If the sterilization procedure is performed imperfectly, there is a risk of an extrauterine pregnancy or an ectopic pregnancy. This condition is very dangerous because it can cause death, both for the mother and the fetus. Sterilization can also cause some complications, such as:Sterilization Indication
Warning Before Undergoing Sterilization
Before Sterilization Procedure
Sterilization Procedure
After Sterilization Procedure
Sterilization Complications