-Female sterilization, also known as tubal ligation, involves cutting or tying the fallopian tubes.
-Tubal Ligation makes it impossible for the egg to move down the fallopian tube toward the uterus.
-Tubal Ligation is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy.
- Tubal Ligation is irreversible
Advantages
- Permanent method of birth control
- Cost effective in the long run
- 99.5% effective
Disadvantages
- May not be reversible
- Some health risks including, abnormal bleeding and ectopic pregnancy
Sterilization: Male
Male sterilization is illegal in Myanmar
-Male sterilization, a vasectomy, is where the mans vas deferens (a tube that carries ejaculate and sperm) is cut and tied to prevent sperm production.
-A vasectomy is 100% effective after a man has an ejaculate that has no sperm present.
-A vasectomy may be reversible but it is very rare.
Advantages
- Permanent method of birth control
- Simpler and less expensive than woman sterilization
Disadvantages
- May not be reversible
- Some health risks including swelling