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Permanent forms of birth control include tubal ligation for women and vasectomy for men. You will find information about the pros and cons of each procedure, how to determine whether you are a good candidate, and how to try to get the procedure reversed later if you change your mind.

Female Surgical Sterilization (Tubal Ligation)
Information on the techniques used, decision making and who is a good candidate.

Reversal of Tubal Ligation
Photos and information about this microsurgery to repair the tubes after a tubal ligation.

Risk of Ectopic Pregnancy after Tubal Sterilization
Information on pregnancy after a tubal ligation, without a reversal.

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