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A 28-year-old member asked:
Do i have to see a specialist to get a tubal ligation ordered?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 32 years experience
Yes, probably: A tubal ligation is a surgical procedure, therefore you would need to see someone with surgical priviledges - usually an ob/gyn, sometimes a general surgeon. There may still be the occasional family doctor or general practice doctor with training and priviledges for this type procedure - if your doctor has this training, etc, you would not need to see anyone else.
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Dr. Jumnah Thanapathyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 48 years experience
Yes: There is a minimally invasive option done in your gynecologist's office with a local anesthetic and without an incision.
Women walk out of the office about 15 to 30 minutes later and resume normal activity once the anesthesia wears off. For a greater peace of mind you get a test 3 months later to confirm that your tubes are closed.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Why would someone get a tubal ligation?
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Dr. Bac Nguyenanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Permanent contracept: Tuboligation is a permanent contraceptive method and some women may prefer this after having "enough children" and some never want children at all . It is relatively safe and effective procedure. There are other methods such as iud, hormone implants (nexplanon) are quite good as well. Or male partner can get snipped--very effective as well. If u r considering, consult doc. Good luck.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Why can't I get a Filshie tubal ligation while I'm on my period?
Dr. Peter Baumannanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hypocoagulation: When women are on their menstrual period their blood does not clot the same way it does outside their menses, i.e., it takes longer to clot. Some surg... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Should women under 20 be able to get a tubal ligation?
Dr. Jumnah Thanapathyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 48 years experience
No : I would not recommend it unless you already have 3 kids.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Can i get disability for having tubal ligation syndrome?
Dr. Karen Dantinanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
.?: Disability or time off from work?
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What is the percentage of women that get post tubal ligation syndrome?
Dr. Paul Singhanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 25 years experience
Rare: Less than 1%.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
How many women get tubal ligation and ablation per year?
Dr. Michael Traubanswered
Fertility Medicine 21 years experience
Depends: Most women have a tubal ligation each year. And many women have an ablation each year. Very few women have both together. For medical reasons it makes... Read More
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