Permanent Birth Control Options

The need to adopt the permanent birth control measures arises after a certain age. It's one of the best measures to control unwanted pregnancy. Even the government has taken efficient measures to popularize the permanent birth control options to control ever expanding population. Birth control pills or contraceptives, are capable of preventing pregnancy for a short time period. There are a few popular surgical and non-surgical techniques for permanent birth control. However, you need to consider many things before going ahead with one of those permanent birth control methods. Read the following content to make your concepts clear.

Surgical Techniques

The surgical techniques are devised for both men and women. The techniques are highly sophisticated and are performed only by experienced surgeons. The person is suggested complete rest for successful recovery. The different types are explained in the content below.

Intra Uterine Devices
An IUD is a copper device shaped like the alphabet T. It is inserted through the cervix and implanted in the uterus of a woman. Thus, a blockage is created in the pathway of sperms. The other variation of IUD is known as hormone IUD. This device releases the hormone progestin in a specific dose. The duration for suppressing pregnancy is maximum 5 years. Copper IUD is much more efficient than hormonal IUD as the fluid secreted from it protects women from pregnancy for a long duration. IUD removal is also possible. When a woman wants to get pregnant, she can get it removed by an expert. Therefore, this is not exactly a permanent birth control solution.

Vasectomy
It's one of the popular techniques adopted by men to control fertilization. Vasectomy involves a minor surgery to block the pathway of sperms. The duct known as vas deferens carries sperms outside for ejaculation. It's a double tubing thin structure that opens to the ejaculatory duct. Severing these two tubes prevents flow of sperms to the ejaculatory duct and thus, they are not able to come out from the opening of the urethra. The vas deferens are either incised or the opening of the tubes are sealed by stitching, burning or tying. Thus, a man can successfully have intercourse with his partner without bearing the risk of getting her pregnant.

Tubal Ligation
This is one of the permanent birth control options for women. Tubal ligation is also known as tubectomy. It involves pinching a portion of the fallopian tube for sterilizing a female. The isthmic portion of the fallopian tube, lying closest to the uterus is either ligated or incised. There are several ways to perform this occlusion technique on the fallopian tube, viz, clamping by clips, partial salpingectomy, tying silicone rings or by electrocoagulation (also known as cauterization). The block created in the fallopian tube intrudes the flow of sperms towards the eggs, thereby preventing fertilization with considerable success.

Non-surgical Techniques

Non surgical techniques are highly sophisticated and involve hysteroscopic sterilization. The fallopian tubes are plugged up without any incision. The general process is carried out by placing micro-inserts in the fallopian tube through the pathway of the uterus. The insert is ideally the size of a rice grain. The tissue gradually grows and creates hindrance to the pathway of the sperms.

The Essure
This non surgical technique is one of the most popular option. It involves insertion of flexible and soft inserts through the pathway of the uterus, fallopian tube and vagina. The tip of the device is placed outside the fallopian tube to ensure visual conformation by the doctor. The technique involves no pain and anesthesia or painful recovery. You only require to undergo the Essure Confirmation Test every three months after insertion of the device.

Adiana Method
This technique of permanent birth control for women was approved by FDA in the year 2009. This non invasive technique requires only 15-20 minutes for successful completion. The flexible and slim instrument is slipped through the vaginal or cervix opening into the uterus. The energy released by the instrument creates a small lesion on the fallopian tube and thus, the insert can be placed at the location where the energy is applied. New tissue is generated around the area of the Adiana insert that blocks the flow of sperms towards ovum. This way contraception is guaranteed.

It's always advised to discuss openly with your doctor before opting for any of these methods. Being aware of these diverse range of techniques also helps in effective family planning.