What is tubal ligation?

Tubal ligation, also known as tubal sterilization or "getting your tubes tied," is a surgical procedure in which a woman's fallopian tubes are blocked, cut, or sealed to prevent eggs from traveling from the ovaries into the fallopian tubes, where they could potentially be fertilized by sperm. This procedure is considered a permanent form of birth control and is typically done as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia.