Sterilization Pregnancy – Ectopic Pregnancy

Medical studies have found that risks of pregnancy even 10 years after Sterilization is done is there in about 7 in every 1000 procedures. This sterilization pregnancy is referred to as Ectopic Pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy is also sometimes popularly called as Tubal Pregnancy.

In normal conditions fallopian tube acts as the transporter which makes meeting of the egg or ovum of  a women with the sperm cells of a man possible. Further the egg gets fertilized in the womb or uterus and gradually develops the embryo. But in Ectopic pregnancy the process is quite different. Here the fertilized egg is not placed inside the uterus but outside of the uterus or the womb. In around 95 percent of the cases of Ectopic pregnancies takes place in the fallopian tube itself. Whereas in the rest of the cases they can occur in the cervix, ovary, and also in the abdominal cavity.

Ectopic pregnancies can be life threatening. This condition can occur many years after a women had done sterilization. There are cases where even 10 years after sterilization women get Ectopic pregnancies. Women who had had sterilization before the age of 30 are more at risk of suffering from this condition. Also women who have a history of pelvic inflammatory diseases are also at risk of Ectopic pregnancy.

As regards the cause of ectopic pregnancy there is no conclusive evidence. But still  the medical community has found that in many cases damage to the fallopian tubes is done by some sexually transmitted diseases.

Among the methods used for sterilization, Tubal sterilization where the fallopian tubes are either cut, tied is the most common. People think that this is the most comprehensive form of birth control. But this is wrong as there are cases of Ectopic pregnancy to women who had opted for tubal sterilization.

So women who had done not only tubal sterilization but any form of sterilization should be aware of Ectopic Pregnancies. For this they should visit their doctor at least once a month. Women should also constantly look for any symptoms of Ectopic pregnancy. This is necessary as Ectopic pregnancies are fatal.

Any delay in medical care can result in consequences like serious bleeding in internal parts, infection in  pelvis and abdomen, and also this condition can result in death.

Symptoms of Ectopic pregnancy that you should look out for are vaginal bleeding; pain in pelvic or abdominal area, usually the pain is more on one side; pain in the shoulder; weakness; nausea or dizziness; ovarian cysts.Thus women who had done sterilization at a young age and also those who believe that sterilization pregnancy is possible should be in constant touch with health care providers

Tubal Ligation Sterilization- Basics, Pros And Cons

Fallopian tube is an important part of a woman’s body as it is one of the vital organs for reproduction. Tubal ligation sterilization is a surgical process by which this fallopian tube is closed. Thus tubal ligation can make a woman permanently sterile. The procedure of tubal ligation is also known by some other names such as female sterilization surgery, tube tying, tubal sterilization and also tying the tubes.

Normally the fallopian tube is the transporter of eggs from a woman’s ovaries to the uterus. When a man’s sperm comes in contact with this egg the concerned woman gets pregnant. But through tubal ligation the path is either cut short or blocked.

Tubal ligation is generally done in a hospital under the influence of anesthesia. Here the surgeon makes one or two cuts in the belly portion of the patient, generally in the belly button. After this a tube like instrument having a camera fitted to its one end will be inserted into the pelvic region. This instrument is called laproscope. Instruments that are required to tie the tubes are sent through the laproscope only. After this the fallopian tubes are either shut off with the help of a clip or cauterized.

In many cases this procedure is done after a woman has a vaginal childbirth or cesarean section. Also after this operation you need a rest for at least 2 or 3 days.

You need to remember here that one fact that most women who go for sterilization regret their decision later. And tubal ligation is a permanent method of birth control. So people who go for this method must put serious thought to future consequences of sterilization.

This procedure has both advantages and disadvantages. So before going for the treatment you should compare them and choose accordingly.

As regards the advantages this method is faster one. Recovery period is very less and you do not require much personal attention as well. As soon as you leave the hospital you can return to your normal daily activities like walking, driving and more. But you need to avoid exercising and lifting heavy objects. This procedure is not that costly also.

The procedure also increases the sexual spontaneity in a woman. After this process there is no change in either the hormone level or menstruation of a woman. But she cannot get pregnant.

As regards the disadvantages, the most pressing one is bleeding and infection. This happens to some women after the operation. In some cases some women can get side effects to certain medications used after the operation. Also some women can get breathing problems because of the use of anesthesia in tubal ligation sterilization. So you need to choose this procedure only after comparing the pros and cons with your doctor.

A Guide On Reversal Of Tubal Sterilization

Tubal Sterilization is one of the most common methods used for birth control. But if in case you change your mind and want to get pregnant again then you need to go for reversal of tubal sterilization. Popularly called as microsurgical tubal reanastomosis, this procedure is more intense than sterilization itself.

In sterilization, simple processes like clipping, tying, burning and banding of the fallopian tubes are used. Whereas in reversal of tubal sterilization a more careful and delicate approach is required to put the fallopian tubes together. This process is very similar to that of repairing small blood vessels or nerves which a plastic surgeon perform in cases of hand surgery. In this process an operating microscope is used to have a proper view of the tubal anatomy. Thus this process is a tedious one and takes around 2 to 3 hours at the least.

Often laparoscope is used to perform sterilization reversal. The patient after this operation has to stay in the hospital for at least two to three days. The patient is also restricted from doing any kind of lifting or exercising activity for at least two weeks after this surgery. Also the patient would require some kinds of medication to relieve off the pain. After leaving the hospital the patient can get back to normal life activities like driving, walking, stairs, except lifting and exercising. Also there are no restrictions on the diet of the woman.

There are various factors on which the success of this surgery depends. First is the amount of fallopian tube that you have after your sterilization. You need to have at least 4 centimeters of your fallopian tube in good condition. If you have this much amount of fallopian tube left after sterilization then there is around 80 to 85 percent of pregnancy. To determine this accurately you however need the help of a physician.

Also if in surgery burning or cautery is required to place the fallopian tubes to their original place then there are very less chances of a woman getting pregnant. In this case patients need to undergo In Vitro Fertilization or IVF.

Another important factor that you should consider when you are going for reversal of tubal sterilization is your age. Natural fertility rate of a woman decreases with increasing age. Women who are over 40 do have some chances of pregnancy if they are ovulating and having regular menstrual periods.

So, younger women are more likely to get pregnant than older women after reversal surgery. Here you should remember that reversal of tubal sterilization only restores the fallopian tubes but cannot increase the natural fertility rate of a woman.