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Tubal Implants

Written by Jane Carrasco

 

gynecological procedure

 

 

What Are Tubal Implants?

 

The tubal implant procedure is done in a doctor's office, an outpatient surgery center, or hospital and does not require an overnight stay. Implants are inserted into the fallopian tubes without general anesthesia or invasive surgery, usually in about 30 minutes.

 

tubal implant procedure

 

 

This gynecological procedure begins with dilation, or opening, of the cervix. Your health professional will use a speculum and a dilating instrument to gradually open the cervix. A catheter tube is passed through the vagina and cervix, into the uterus, and then into a fallopian tube leaving behind in the fallopian tube, a small metal spring. An implant is then placed in the other fallopian tube the same way.

 

Over time, scar tissue grows around each implant and permanently blocks the tubes. This procedure stops eggs from traveling from the ovaries into the fallopian tubes, where the egg is normally fertilized by a sperm.

 

It is not unusual for a woman to feel cramping after this procedure. Typically, most women can return to normal activities the same day. Before your doctor releases you, an X-ray should be taken to make sure the implants are in place.Three months after the surgery, dye is injected into your uterus and another X-ray is taken. The physician will make sure that the implants are in place and the tubes are fully blocked by scar tissue before he tells you it is safe to stop using back-up birth control.
 
 

 

Disclaimer
The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical practitioner should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. The content provided is intended strictly for informational purposes to help patient understanding of medical terms and conditions.

 

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