Tubal Ligation
Tubal ligation is a permanent form of birth control in which a woman’s fallopian tubes are tied or blocked. This keeps the egg and sperm from connecting and so prevents pregnancy.
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Tubal ligation is a permanent form of birth control in which a woman’s fallopian tubes are tied or blocked. This keeps the egg and sperm from connecting and so prevents pregnancy.
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