Tubal ligation is a procedure that permanently prevents pregnancy. Unlike a hysterectomy, it doesn’t prevent ovulation or menstruation. It’s a generally safe and effective procedure for most people.

Medical professionals sometimes try to dissuade young people with a uterus from having a tubal ligation due to its permanence. However, there’s no legal age requirement for getting your tubes tied in ...

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Tubal ligation, also known as having your tubes tied, is a kind of surgery that will stop you from ever being able to get pregnant. If you’re thinking about having it done, it's important to ...

Ear tube surgery involves making a small cut in the eardrum and inserting a synthetic tube. An adult might need ear tubes ...

Most toddlers with frequent ear infections don’t need ear tubes to preserve normal learning and behavior through primary school, according to a study challenging one big reason for these common ...

Struggling with infertility? Here’s how blocked fallopian tubes might be to blame and treatment options every woman trying to conceive should know. Blocked fallopian tubes and infertility: Causes, ...