? FOR DR HILL - Birth Control vs Contraception
From: Elizabeth (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 27 Aug 1998 07:22:22 -0700
Dr. Hill,
My question to you is does tubal sterilization prevent ovulation? I thought it was a barrier method. Does this mean women that have had a tubal do not ovulate? Thanks for clearing this up for me!
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Best Wishes,
Elizabeth Mazelis,CCE
On Mon, 24 Aug 1998 22:39:38 D. Ashley Hill, M.D. wrote:
>At Mon, 24 Aug 1998, Sharizad wrote:
>
>The "morning after" pill works by altering the lining of the uterus to
>block implantation of the fertilized zygote. In other words, it usually
>works after fertilization, which some folks object to based on religious
>regions.
>
>The IUD works mainly by killing sperm before they get to the egg. Thus,
>there is usually no fertilization. However, some experts feel that part
>of the success of the IUD is because it also prevents implantation in
>the unusual case when a sperm "gets through" and fertilizes an egg. It's
>impossible to tell if an occasional egg gets fertilized when a woman
>uses an IUD>
>
>Birth control methods that block ovulation, or block sperm, and thus
>prevent fertilization, include tubal ligation, vasectomy, condoms,
>diapragms, and the birth control pill.
>
>Good luck with your decision.
>
>--
>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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