Birth Control and Tubes Tied?

My friend just got her tubes tired in March. She was told it's only 80% effective for the first year and she should use some form of birth control. But after the year you should be good. Did you not sign paperwork stating the effectiveness?

You shouldn't need to use birth control to prevent pregnancy. You may need to birth control for other reasons such as regulating your cycle.

Getting your tubes tied is effective immediately so birth control isn't needed. I had mine done 13 years ago and have never had to use any form of birth control since.

I would use condoms. While you won't likely have a normal pregnancy, ectopic/tubal pregnancies are unfortunately common. That can not only endanger your life but the baby WILL die (they can't save tubal pregnancies.)

S., mom to 4 on Earth, 5 in Heaven, and one still cookin!

Not unless you are using your birth control for something other than birth control.

Tubal ligation is slightly more effective (just under 1.5% failure rate) than most birth control due to the human element involved in taking a pill everyday. There is an increased chance of tubal/ectopic pregnancy after ligation because the Fallopian Tubes are damaged during the surgery. However, perfectly normal pregnancies may also result.

Unless you have some other underlying medical issue which calls for hormonal birth control, using natural family planning methods will likely provide enough additional protection against pregnancy.

Of course, if you are not in a monogamous relationship, or change partners, you should use condoms to protect against STDs.

Hi J.. Once you have had your tubes tied that is it. That is your birth control.

L.

I didn't and boy after 6 years of no birth control my body has found it's natural weight. I lost 35 pounds in the first two years without doing anything. I think BC fattens you up alot. You will be happier and feel better. You may experience a Pang of regret every now and then. I think that is natural for anyone coming to the end of their "fertility" years. Good luck to you.

NO, if you get your tubes tied, then you are sterilized for life. That is why they make you sign a form before they do it. They make a tiny incision just below your belly button and go in and tie your tubes. i had it done 5 years ago and have not used any form of birth control since then.
Ask your doctor if you have any questions, as this is a decision that affects you for the rest of your life.

No, you will not need to use birth control once your tubes are tied. I had my tubes tied 13 years ago and everything has been fine. Unless you have problems with your periods, then they might put you on them to help regulate those but I never had any problems with any of that. Good luck and believe me it is nice not to have to worry about that.

C. Goodson