tubal ligation

GPTKB entity

Statements (35)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs tubes tied
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:vasectomy
oral contraceptive
hormonal contraception
gptkbp:commonComplications bleeding
infection
damage to surrounding organs
gptkbp:contraindication undecided about future fertility
gptkbp:doesNotPrevent sexually transmitted infections
gptkbp:effect over 99% effective
gptkbp:firstPerformed late 19th century
gptkbp:frequency common worldwide
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label tubal ligation
gptkbp:insuredBy often covered by health insurance
gptkbp:legalStatus legal in most countries
gptkbp:method blocking fallopian tubes
clamping fallopian tubes
cutting fallopian tubes
gptkbp:performedAt gptkb:fallopian_tubes
gptkbp:performedBy gynecologist
gptkbp:permanence intended to be permanent
gptkbp:prevention pregnancy
gptkbp:procedureType laparoscopic surgery
hysteroscopic sterilization
mini-laparotomy
gptkbp:purpose female sterilization
gptkbp:recommendation women who do not want more children
gptkbp:restored few days to a week
gptkbp:reversalSuccessRate varies, generally low
gptkbp:reversibility sometimes reversible
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Laparoscopy_in_Gynaecology
gptkb:Long-Acting_and_Permanent_Methods
gptkb:fallopian_tubes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7