Tubal ligation

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:affects Hormone levels
Menstrual cycle
Sexual function
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs Female sterilization
Tubectomy
gptkbp:alternativeTo Vasectomy
Long-acting reversible contraception
gptkbp:anesthesia General anesthesia
Local anesthesia
gptkbp:category Sterilization
Birth control
Gynecological surgery
gptkbp:complication Bleeding
Infection
Ectopic pregnancy
Damage to surrounding organs
gptkbp:cost Varies by country and healthcare system
gptkbp:CPT_code 58671
58670
gptkbp:effect Prevents eggs from reaching uterus
Prevents pregnancy
gptkbp:firstPerformed Late 19th century
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tubal ligation
gptkbp:ICD-10_code Z30.2
gptkbp:insuredBy Often covered by health insurance
gptkbp:involves Blocking fallopian tubes
Cutting fallopian tubes
Sealing fallopian tubes
gptkbp:legalStatus Legal in most countries
gptkbp:method Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopy
Mini-laparotomy
gptkbp:notRecommendedFor Women who may want children in the future
gptkbp:performedAt Women
gptkbp:performedBy gptkb:Gynecologist
gptkbp:postProcedureCare Rest and avoid heavy lifting
gptkbp:protectedBy Sexually transmitted infections
gptkbp:purpose Permanent contraception
gptkbp:recommendation Women who desire permanent birth control
gptkbp:restored Few days to a week
gptkbp:reversalPossible Sometimes, via tubal reversal surgery
gptkbp:reversibility Generally considered permanent
gptkbp:riskFactor Regret if future fertility desired
Surgical risks
gptkbp:successRate Over 99% effective
gptkbp:WHOClassification Contraceptive method
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fallopian_tubes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7