1 x4 P) u5 N3 c# j! x( h$ }Disadvantages * ]2 m5 B. `4 ~$ w
Chance of regret # @! i5 C" S9 `' R
Surgical procedure (associated discomfort) 9 H% T I: _! @! E5 W
No protection from STIs/HIV 2 a3 \* C: x7 r+ x
In rare case where the operation fails and the woman becomes pregnant, there is a high chance that it will be ectopic * C* y! M6 D0 K9 O8 `/ n
( |6 Y2 S$ h3 a$ ?4 @" P. HPossible side effects: + |$ L9 F7 T: D8 H
Some pain and discomfort during and right after the procedure ( J, O; w* l: P
Complications associated with anesthesia or the procedure itself are rare 4 v6 E- V1 x# _; x * @5 m9 X& k! a/ LFollow-up: Q& `0 z" W$ y0 B: s7 Y3 s3 p
Observation two to six hours after the procedure 8 [+ V( Z' y4 h, a
One week after the procedure to check the surgical site 2 z0 ?; ?1 t( X% E2 ?: v# c: I' U
Any time soon after the procedure if signs of infection are present