Re: ? FOR DR HILL& Dr Ind - Birth Control vs Contraception
From: Elizabeth (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 05 Sep 1998 10:05:31 -0700
Dr Ind & Dr Hill - thanks for your reply - of course after I posted, I reread the reply and realized I misunderstod what I thought I read! Thanks for taking the time and have a great holiday weekend!
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Best Wishes,
Elizabeth,CCE
On Thu, 27 Aug 1998 18:29:25 D. Ashley Hill, M.D. wrote:
>At Thu, 27 Aug 1998, Carolyn wrote:
>>
>>Elizabeth,
>>
>>Dr Ind said that "Birth control methods that block ovulation, or block
>>sperm, and thus prevent fertilization, include tubal
>>ligation"...wouldn't a tubal ligation not block ovulation, but rather
>>block the sperm from reaching the egg?
>
>Yep. Tubal ligations prevent the egg and sperm from joining. Thus, a
>bilateral tubal ligation (BTL) is technically a "barrier method." The
>microscopic egg is released on schedule from the ovary, but is absorbed
>harmlessly by the body.
>
>Have a great weekend.
>
>--
>Ashley Hill
>David Ashley Hill, M.D.
>Associate Director
>Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
>Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency
>Orlando, FL
>http://home.mpinet.net/dahmd
>
>The above is intended for general medical education,
>and is not for specific medical advice.
>I apologize, but I am unable to answer personal e-mail
>due to time constraints.
>
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