In-Office Sterilization & Uterine Ablation
Minimally invasive permanent contraception and heavy bleeding treatment using modern techniques including tubal ligation and uterine ablation.
Overview
Legacy OB/GYN offers female sterilization procedures using modern, minimally invasive techniques. The practice provides two primary options: traditional tubal ligation and the newer uterine ablation procedure. These procedures address permanent contraception for women seeking to end their childbearing ability, with uterine ablation specifically targeting abnormal or excessive uterine bleeding by destroying the uterine lining.
What to Expect
- Outpatient procedure performed in-office
- Approximately 45-minute procedure duration
- Local or spinal anesthetic options available
- Post-procedure scarring reduces bleeding and prevents fertilized egg implantation
- Minimal recovery time compared to traditional surgery
Procedures Offered
Tubal Ligation
The fallopian tubes are blocked by severing, burning, or removing parts of the tubes using laparoscopic techniques when possible, preventing eggs from reaching the uterus.
Uterine Ablation
Heat energy is used to destroy the uterine lining (endometrium) using various energy sources including lasers, radiofrequency, heated saline balloons, electricity, or microwaves.
Conditions We Treat
- Permanent contraception needs
- Abnormal uterine bleeding
- Excessive menstrual bleeding
- Completed family planning
Key Benefits
- Less invasive than traditional surgical methods
- Effective permanent sterilization
- Significant reduction in uterine bleeding
- Quick outpatient procedure
- Modern minimally invasive techniques