Tubal Ligation in Winter Garden

Salpingectomies and tubal ligation in Winter Garden are two surgical procedures that can prevent pregnancy. However, they differ in procedure and effectiveness.

A salpingectomy removes both fallopian tubes entirely, further improving the success rate for preventing pregnancy. This procedure has the added benefit of helping prevent ovarian cancer in the future.

Tubal ligation blocks or cuts the fallopian tubes without removing them. This procedure has a success rate in preventing pregnancy of over 99%. However, while rare, the fallopian tubes can spontaneously reconnect, leading to unwanted pregnancy. There is also a small chance of ectopic pregnancy after tubal ligation. Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants itself outside the uterus, in the fallopian tube.

Both procedures have similar recovery times and provide a safe, effective solution for birth control.

Permanent and irreversible, salpingectomies and tubal ligation are your birth control solutions if you want to avoid becoming pregnant.

These procedures are not extensive. The surgery itself lasts about an hour, and downtime is only a few days. Some patients schedule the surgery for a Thursday and return to work the next week (if they have a sedentary job).

Dr. Manny Herrera performs the surgery along with Katie Herrera, our nurse practitioner and certified nurse midwife.

Dr. Manny Herrera is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist. His wife, Katie Herrera, became a certified nurse midwife in 2012 and has been taking care of women ever since.

Together, they make an excellent team you can trust to always put your care and comfort first.

No, you do not need to stay overnight for a salpingectomy or tubal ligation in Winter Garden. As an outpatient procedure, you can return home after the surgery. Since we use general anesthesia, you will need a responsible adult to drive you home.

Salpingectomy and tubal ligation in Winter Garden are not for everyone. During a consultation, we help determine if either is the right birth control option for you.

A good candidate is someone who feels confident they do not want future pregnancies. You must be at least 18 years old to consent to the procedure, though we often suggest other birth control options if you are under 30. You must also be at least 6 weeks post-partum before we can conduct the surgery.

No, a salpingectomy or tubal ligation does not affect your hormones. The ovaries produce hormones like estrogen and progesterone, but the fallopian tubes do not. With the removal of the fallopian tubes, the ovaries continue to produce estrogen and progesterone as normal.

Neither a salpingectomy nor a tubal ligation affects periods. The procedure only affects the fallopian tubes, not the ovaries or uterus, the two organs responsible for menstruation.

After a tubal ligation or salpingectomy, the ovaries continue to produce the hormones that regulate your menstruation cycle. You may experience irregular periods right after surgery, but they usually return to normal on their own.

For a salpingectomy or tubal ligation in Winter Garden, we have to wait until you are 6 weeks post-partum to receive the surgery.

We use a general anesthetic before your surgery to make the procedure pain-free.

After surgery, you may experience mild-to-moderate pain in your abdomen, shoulder, or chest, which over-the-counter pain relievers usually help with. This discomfort stems from gas introduced to the abdomen during surgery that has to be absorbed into the body. We recommend lying flat or applying heat to your abdomen to improve comfort.

After your procedure, the ovaries continue to release eggs, but since the fallopian tubes don’t connect the ovaries with the uterus anymore, the eggs break down and the body absorbs them.

No, neither tubal ligation nor salpingectomy protects against sexually transmitted infections or diseases.

After the procedure, you may experience side effects over the next several days as your body heals, including:

• Swelling in the abdomen, hands, face, and lower extremities
• Bruising or itchiness around the injection site
• Less-active bowels and constipation
• Fatigue and low energy levels
• Light vaginal bleeding, spotting, or brown discharge

These side effects are normal and usually resolve on their own.

If you experience any unusual or prolonged symptoms, call our office at 407-MYOBGYN or 407-696-2496.

After a tubal ligation or salpingectomy, follow these post-operative instructions:

• Drink plenty of fluids
• Take a stool softener or mild laxative
• Do not attempt any heavy lifting
• Do not put anything in the vagina (avoid tampons, douching, and sexual intercourse)
• Refrain from driving while taking pain medication

During your consultation, we provide you with comprehensive post-care instructions to help you take care of your body after surgery and heal quickly.