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Permanent birth control is non-reversible, so it's a big decision to make. Whether you're thinking of having your tubes tied or getting a vasectomy, learn more about these surgeries before you commit.
Vasectomy: Long-Term Care
Medically reviewed by Matthew Wosnitzer, MD
Does Having a Vasectomy Lower Sex Drive?
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Tubal Ligation Surgery: Preparation, Procedure, Recovery
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD
Colpotomy During a Tubal Ligation
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
Types of Permanent Birth Control and Sterilization
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Overview of a No-Scalpel Vasectomy
Medically reviewed by Brian Levine, MD
Mini-Laparotomy for Tubal Ligation
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Adiana Permanent Birth Control (Discontinued)
Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO
Common Myths About Vasectomy
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
How Much Does a Vasectomy Cost?
Fact checked by James Lacy
Having One’s Tubes Tied During Tubal Ligation
Medically reviewed by Jessica Shepherd, MD
Understanding Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Vasectomy: Overview
Medically reviewed by Jamin Brahmbhatt, MD
Explanation of the Essure Procedure
By Dawn Stacey, PhD, LMHC
How a Culdoscopy Procedure Works
Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD
Possible Complications After a Tubal Ligation
Medically reviewed by Scott Sundick, MD