Permanent Birth Control
The Women's Group provides permanent birth control procedures for patients in Pensacola, Florida, and the surrounding area who have decided they do not wish to have children in the future. These procedures offer a reliable, permanent form of contraception and prevent future pregnancies.
What is permanent birth control?
Permanent birth control, also known as sterilization, is a procedure that permanently prevents a woman from becoming pregnant. It's designed for women who have decided they do not want to have children in the future.
What types of permanent birth control are available?
Our team at The Women's Group offers tubal ligation as a permanent birth control option for patients who have decided they do not wish to have children in the future. In some cases, hysterectomy may also result in permanent infertility, though it's a more significant surgical procedure typically recommended for other medical reasons rather than chosen specifically for birth control. Your doctor can help you understand which option, if any, is right for you.
What is tubal ligation?
Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure that provides permanent birth control by closing off the fallopian tubes, preventing eggs from traveling to the uterus and being fertilized. This procedure requires a small incision and is typically performed on an outpatient basis, meaning most patients are able to go home the same day. Because tubal ligation is permanent, our providers take the time to talk through your options and answer any questions you may have, ensuring this is the right decision for you and your future.
What is a hysterectomy?
During a hysterectomy, a surgeon removes the uterus, and in some cases, the ovaries as well. Because the uterus is removed, a woman is no longer able to become pregnant. If the ovaries are also removed, this brings on surgical menopause right away, since the ovaries are responsible for hormone production. Compared to tubal ligation, a hysterectomy is a more significant surgery that carries greater risk, and it's typically recommended for other medical reasons rather than chosen specifically as a birth control method.
Who is a good candidate for permanent birth control?
Permanent birth control may be a good option for patients who feel confident in their decision not to have children, or not to have more children, in the future. Because this decision is permanent, we encourage you to take the time you need to feel sure, and our team is always here to answer questions and talk through anything that's on your mind. If you're still exploring your options or aren't quite ready to decide, that's completely okay too, there's no rush, and our providers can also discuss other birth control methods that may be a better fit for where you are right now. Whenever you're ready, we encourage you to talk with your doctor, and your partner if you'd like, so you can make the decision that feels right for you.
Can permanent birth control be reversed?
Tubal ligation can sometimes be reversed through another surgical procedure, and many women who pursue reversal do go on to become pregnant, though success varies quite a bit depending on factors like age and the specifics of the original procedure. Reversal surgery does carry its own risks, including a higher chance of ectopic pregnancy, and there's no guarantee of success. Because of this, it's important to feel confident in your decision before choosing permanent birth control, though we understand that circumstances and feelings can change over time. If you're ever considering reversal down the road, our team is happy to talk through your options with you. And if you're currently exploring permanent birth control and have any questions at all, we're here to help, call or schedule an appointment with our team at The Women's Group whenever you're ready.
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