Tubal Ligation: The Best Female Birth Control
The most effective and popular form of birth control is tubal ligation. It is a surgical procedure which prevents a woman from becoming pregnant by cutting and tying off the fallopian tubes.
Once you have had a tubal ligation you will no longer have to worry about the cost of birth control. It can ease up tensions and frustrations in the bedroom. Without having to worry about birth control and getting pregnant each time the opportunity arises for intimacy you will find you are allowed a more spontaneous sex life which can lead to a better relationship. A tubal ligation is safe for women of all ages and does not pose a risk to smokers like other forms of birth control. Although it costs more than other forms of birth control, you only pay once. Tubal ligation, although not 100 percent effective, is the most effective form of birth control after male or female castration. With only a failure rate of 1% when it is done properly, you can’t get better protection from an unwanted pregnancy. Condoms are the only way to protect against STDs but there is always the risk of the condom breaking. Using a condom in combination with a tubal ligation will be your best protection from STDs and unwanted pregnancy.
With a tubal ligation surgical risks include infection, bladder injury, inflammation of the bowel, hemorrhaging of major blood vessels and complications with anesthesia. All of which may be decreased by having a good physician. Long term health problems associated with it are bleeding from the uterus, painful intercourse, and pain and pressure in the pelvis. The occurrences of these health problems are rare. When comparing tubal ligation to other forms of birth control you should be aware that all unnatural forms of birth control have risks.
The IUD can cause irregular menstrual periods, spotting, and heavier menstrual flow. Complications from an IUD include uterine puncture, infection of the fallopian tubes, and expulsion of the IUD by the body which if unnoticed can lead to pregnancy.
Birth control pills can cause spotting, an increase in headaches, mood swings, tender breasts, blood clots in the brain, heart, lungs or legs, high blood pressure, gallstones, jaundice, insulin resistance, and tumors in the liver. These risks are increased for women who smoke and use the combination pill.
The birth control patch comes with a warning on the box cautioning users about the high possibility of getting a blood clot. Blood clots can lead to severe tissue damage, heart attack, and stroke. The risks of blood clots are increased for smokers and women 35 and older.
So in conclusion although tubal ligation is in no way without risks, it is definitely an effective form of birth control. It should be considered a permanent form of birth control which no effect on your menstrual cycle. Menopause will also proceed regularly.
