) a+ J) |7 j: g. `3 q+ kDisadvantages 3 D% @4 i3 p, ]# v# Y5 i) }4 C3 ^
Chance of regret # G1 @ g, u6 | Q- _. \# o3 V2 b# z' T
Surgical procedure (associated discomfort) 1 l" x* k" U( w. M. i6 U' Q& d
No protection from STIs/HIV 4 i1 n e- G4 f0 d# p
In rare case where the operation fails and the woman becomes pregnant, there is a high chance that it will be ectopic " S7 z2 ]0 M& F+ O7 R+ ?2 n) x / @3 N! ^, t& a# A1 ~5 Y8 [+ j- ZPossible side effects: & Q. Z$ m' j0 ~% }( g6 i2 q/ zSome pain and discomfort during and right after the procedure # r* M% a$ W' T+ C* u2 L
Complications associated with anesthesia or the procedure itself are rare 0 j8 N1 L* B8 j& t
+ l4 W5 z3 t8 M9 Z( _! w; @4 ` Follow-up: / X4 n- y4 n) h$ c) iObservation two to six hours after the procedure ' X( h1 \. g7 G- }8 aOne week after the procedure to check the surgical site - _5 g* Z5 N0 i9 @' H' i2 j2 cAny time soon after the procedure if signs of infection are present