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  • Locations

    Providence

    1 Randall Square
    Suite 205
    Providence, RI 02904
    401-331-6980

    East Greenwich
    1454 South County Trail

    First Floor

    East Greenwich, RI 02818

    401-331-6980   

    East Providence
    900 Warren Avenue
    Suite 101
    East Providence, RI 02914
    401-331-6980 

    Wakefield
    South County Commons 
    25 S. County Commons Way
    Suite B-6
    Wakefield, RI 02879
    401-331-6980 

    Warwick
    Warwick Medical Building
    400 Bald Hill Road, Suite 508
    Warwick, RI 02886
    401-384-6444

    North Attleboro
    6 Whipple Street
    North Attleboro, MA 02760
    401-331-6980 


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  • Sterilization

  • Permanent sterilization includes tubal ligation, tubal occlusion and vasectomy. In women, we commonly call this "having your tubes tied." These options are for women who do not want children. We offer sterilization for women including laparoscopic tubal ligation, post-partum tubal ligation and Essure tubal occlusion.

    • A laparoscopic tubal ligation is done in the operating room under anesthesia. The tubes are blocked by bands placed through small incisions in your abdomen. This is typically a same-day surgery.
    • A postpartum tubal ligation is typically done the day after a regular delivery through an incision beneath the belly button. This is done under spinal anesthesia. Tubes can also be tied during a Cesarean section.
    • An Essure tubal occlusion is done in the operating room under anesthesia. It is done without incisions. A camera is placed through the cervical opening and each tube is blocked with a coil. This procedure requires follow-up three months later with an x-ray procedure to confirm that the tubes are blocked. Essure tubal occlusions are typically same-day surgeries. For more information, please visit www.essure.com.
    • We are happy to provide referrals to male partners who are interested in vasectomy. For more information please visit www.vasectomy.com.

    If you think permanent sterilization might be right for you, please contact your provider to discuss the risks and benefits and review your medical history.