Tubal Ligation, also known as "Tying Your Tubes", is one of the most common forms of birth control. Although tubal ligation is highly effective, pregnancy can occur after having your tubes tied. There is approximately 1/400 risk of failure. Sterilization is a permanent procedure and can be done at the time of C-section, shortly after vaginal delivery, or at a time unrelated to pregnancy.

The most common complications of this surgical procedure are bleeding and infection. After having a tubal ligation, there is no affect on the menstrual cycle. Since this is a surgical procedure, all other available