A tubal ligation is a surgical procedure that permanently sterilizes a woman. It is also known as having your “tubes tied.” The fallopian tubes are cut, sealed, or blocked to prevent eggs from reaching the sperm and being fertilized. Tubal ligation can be...
Vasectomies are a type of sterilization procedure for men. They are considered to be permanent because they block the vas deferens, which are the tubes that transport sperm from the testicles. This means that sperm cannot reach the ejaculate and fertilize an egg....
