Permanent Sterilizaton
Prevent unintended pregnancies with permanent sterilization offered at Metropolitan Family Planning Clinic.
Permanent Sterilization methods are appropriate for women who have completed their child-bearing or are absolutely sure that they never want to bear children. The following methods are not reversible procedures.

Surgical Sterilization
- greater than 99% effective
- for women a tubal ligation (having your tubes “tied”) is provided
- for men a vasectomy is provided
- these procedures are considered permanent and irreversible
- you will no longer be able to get pregnant
- these surgical procedures are performed by a healthcare professional
- these methods do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)

Tubal Implant Sterilization (Essure®)
- greater than 99% effective
- there is only 1 tubal implant currently available named Essure®
- this method is considered permanent and irreversible
- you MUST continue to use alternative birth control methods for the first 3 months after having the procedure.
- the success of the procedure must be confirmed by a Hystero Salpingo Gram (HSG), 3 months after the procedure
- this method does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
For more information please visit the Essure® (www.essure.com)