| name | None |
| Classification | Surgical procedure, not a medication |
| Pharmacokinetics | N/A (Surgical procedure, no absorption, distribution, metabolism, or excretion) |
| suggested dosage | N/A (Surgical procedure) |
| indications | Permanent contraception for women who do not want to have more children. Reasons include personal preference, medical conditions that make pregnancy dangerous, or completion of family. |
| Safety in pregnancy | N/A (Procedure prevents pregnancy, it is not administered during pregnancy) |
| Safety in breastfeeding | N/A (Procedure unrelated to breast feeding) |
| side effects | | 1 | Pain and/or discomfort at the surgical site | | 2 | Possible infection, though rare with proper technique | | 3 | Bleeding, though usually minimal | | 4 | Unintended, incomplete sterilization (though rare) | | 5 | Potential for abdominal adhesions (though rare) | | 6 | Emotional distress (rare, possibly related to permanence) |
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| contraindications | | 1 | Active or recent infection at surgical site | | 2 | Blood clotting disorder or taking blood thinning medications | | 3 | Certain undiagnosed abdominal conditions | | 4 | Severe obesity or other medical conditions that could increase surgical risk | | 5 | Inability to understand the procedure and its permanence | | 6 | Recent or ongoing pregnancy (tubal ligation is NOT done during pregnancy) |
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| interactions | N/A (Surgical procedure, no drug interactions) |
| warnings | | 1 | Tubal ligation is a permanent procedure. Consider alternatives if reversibility is important. | | 2 | Properly informed consent is essential before performing the procedure. | | 3 | Discuss potential risks and benefits with a healthcare provider. |
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| precautions | | 1 | Thorough evaluation by an OBGYN or qualified physician to assess medical history and suitability for the procedure. | | 2 | Patient must be properly counseled about the procedure's permanence, and associated risks and benefits. |
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| additional informations | | 1 | Recovery time varies. Most women can return to normal activities within a few days. | | 2 | Tubal ligation can be performed using laparoscopic, minilaparotomy, or open surgical techniques. | | 3 | Patient should discuss all potential risks and benefits with the healthcare provider, before the surgical intervention. Consider discussing alternatives if reversibility is a concern. | | 4 | Long term follow up care is needed. Discuss post-operative instructions and monitoring. | | 5 | Age and weight of the patient are not significant factors in determining suitability for the procedure, in the absence of other medical conditions. A thorough assessment of the patient's medical history is critical. |
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