Viral TikTok Sterilization Photo Shoot

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On February 4 Abby underwent a combination surgery including a bilateral salpingectomy, in which doctors remove both fallopian tubes, thereby withdrawing an egg’s pathway from the ovaries to the uterus, as well as an endometrial ablation, which removes a layer of the endometrium – aka, the tissue lining a uterus.

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, removing this layer of the endometrium reduces the chance of pregnancy because “the endometrial lining, where the egg implants after being fertilized, has been removed.”

Abby chose this combination not only to eliminate her chances of having an unwanted pregnancy, but also for the relief endometrial ablations can offer those, like Abby, who experience long, heavy periods that interrupt their daily life. For nine in 10 women, endometrial ablation can greatly reduce menstrual flow and sometimes get rid of it altogether. However, Reproductivefacts.org reports that this may not always last. Some people may begin experiencing long-lasting, heavy bleeding several years post-op, in which case their uterus may need to be removed. 

Other surgical options for those with a uterus seeking sterilization include tubal ligation, a procedure commonly known as getting your tubes tied, in which doctors cut, tie, or seal the fallopian tubes. This is the most common form of permanent birth control and 99 percent effective. 

Or, a hysterectomy – the complete removal of the uterus – is also available. 

A non-surgical option would be a hysteroscopic sterilization, where doctors use a scope to insert metal coils into the fallopian tubes. After placement, a person’s body will begin to grow tissue around the coils, thereby preventing eggs from traveling from the ovaries to the uterus. 

Without insurance, Abby said her bill would have been around $116,000, but her total out of pocket cost totaled $1,000. Most insurance companies do cover permanent birth control options. 

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/alexalisitza/tiktok-sterilization-photo-shoot

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