No. After ligation you can resume regular activities as soon as you are free from post-procedure discomfort. The procedure will not make you sick; neither will it affect your ability to work. Usually, doctors advise the woman to take 2 to 3 days rest and avoid lifting of heavy objects for a week.

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After ligation women face less risk of having an ectopic pregnancy than women who have not had ligation.

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No. There is no evidence that ligation causes women to gain weight.

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Many studies show that there is no difference in strength, gynecological condition, or psychological makeup between ligated and nonligated women.

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Yes. If you are a member or a dependent, the procedure is covered by PhilHealth, subject to the provisions of its benefit package.

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No. Ligation will not hasten menopause. After the procedure, you will continue to ovulate and menstruate normally (although you will no longer get pregnant) until you reach menopause.

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No. Ligation has been practiced for several generations, and there is no medical evidence that ligation shortens the life of a woman.

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While BTL is a permanent method of family planning, a surgical procedure can reconnect the tubes.  However, the chances of getting pregnant again are slim.

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No. New techniques have been developed, using local anesthesia, which make ligation possible without a hospital stay. Discomfort felt after the procedure can almost always be relieved with basic medications like paracetamol, ibuprofen, and mefenamic acid.