Protection

Tubal ligation

Surgery that blocks or closes the fallopian tubes.

By LoveLust1 min readUpdated October 21, 2026

It does not protect against STIs.

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Sources

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust. Female sterilisation
WHO and Johns Hopkins CCP (2022). Family planning: a global handbook for providers

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