What is Tubectomy?

Tubectomy is a permanent method of contenception by female sterilization, involving the excision of the tubes to interrupt the passage of ova. Its contraceptive measure does not leave any residual effect on the female’s sexuality.

Is Tubectomy reversible?

Yes, Tubectomy is reversible by microsurgicat techniques, but, this is more difficult than reversal of vasectomy. The success rate depends upon the method of tubectomy and the skill of operating surgeon.

Does Tubectomy affect Estrogen Levels?

No. Ligation of the tubes merely interrupts the passage of the ova thus preventing conception. It leaves the hormonal levels unchanged and has no effect on the female sexual desire.

Is there any change in sexual enjoyment after Tubectomy?

In fact, it may enhance one’s sexuality as it offers contraception without decreasing local sensitivity, it unlike barrier contraceptives.

Does the Female Superior Position prevent pregnancy?

Alas! No!

After pregnancy, many times couples report that they don’t experience the pleasure that they used to. Can this be helped?

After normal delivery often-vaginal walls become lax and the penovaginal contact reduces. Thus some people do report less pleasure. This can be helped. While doing the episiotomy, the gynecologist should take one more stitch known as husband’s stitch to ensure adequate apposition that helps in increasing the peno-vaginal contact, thus giving more pleasure.

What are the most common causes of lax vagina? How can it be prevented?

This may occur following childbirth. Proper management of labor with perineal support and an adequate and timely episiotomy can best prevent it.

What is the treatment for a lax vagina?

Kegel’s exercises for contracting the perineal muscles by holding the urine and releasing it, 20 such contractions and relaxations three times a day, may help increase the muscle tone. If this does not work, one may go in for vaginal reconstructive surgery.