You’ve made the decision: You’re either done having kids, or you don’t want children at all.
At Horizons OBGYN & Aesthetics, we are here to help you make that decision and find the solution that works for you.
From family planning services to birth control to sterilization options for women in Winter Garden, here’s how we support this next step.
Family Planning: Let’s Talk About Starting a Family
Family planning isn’t just about preparing for pregnancy; it’s also an opportunity to discuss not having children.
It’s important to understand the differences between your sterilization options for a permanent solution.
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Not only do we talk you through your options, but we also discuss the health risks, benefits, and more of these treatments during your consultation.
Sterilization Options for Women
Sterilization options for women in Winter Garden include tubal ligation and salpingectomy. For women who are sure they do not want children, these options offer them a lasting option for preventing pregnancy.
Tubal ligation and salpingectomy do not affect your hormones or your menstrual cycle.
Sterilization surgeries boast a high success rate. If you’re confident that you don’t want children, we highly recommend these treatments.
Tubal Ligation
Tubal ligation is also known as “getting your tubes tied.” It involves cutting, sealing, or blocking your fallopian tubes (which provide the passageway for the sperm to meet your egg) to prevent fertilization. Then, we suture (tie) your tubes with a special thread.
Salpingectomy
A salpingectomy is a procedure that removes one or both fallopian tubes. This surgery may be used to prevent pregnancy or to treat certain reproductive health concerns, such as an ectopic pregnancy, damaged fallopian tubes, endometriosis, or an increased risk of ovarian cancer.
Birth Control: A Temporary Solution
Birth control is a realistic option for women who are not 100% sure whether they want to have children or not—but they know they don’t want them at the present time. While you’re weighing your options for sterilization, we may recommend birth control in the meantime.
Women also take birth control to help with period symptoms and other health conditions like, PMOS, acne, hormonal imbalances, and painful periods.
It is common knowledge that birth control isn’t a permanent solution. It requires ongoing use of a contraceptive, such as the pill, patch, implant, or IUD. If you are curious about your options, reach out to our team.
Which One Should You Get?
This is not a decision that you have to make alone. When you come in for a consultation, we can talk you through both procedures and make a collaborative decision about which surgery is right for you.
We will walk you through preparation, the surgeries themselves, and the recovery process so that you can make an informed decision about your body and your peace of mind.
Start the Conversation for Sterilization Options
Reach out to our team to learn about our sterilization options for women in Winter Garden. You can request an appointment or try our treatment planning tool.
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