Salpingectomy is the surgical removal of one or both fallopian tubes. After this procedure, getting pregnant is usually more difficult. There are several reasons to get a salpingectomy, such as preventing ovarian cancer, ectopic pregnancy, tubal blockage, or infection.

Does removing your fallopian tubes cause menopause?

This is false. Tubal sterilization will not affect your hormone status. It should not cause the onset of menopause any earlier than your body was pre-determined to do so. Women often ask how their periods will change after a tubal.

Is salpingectomy major surgery?

Salpingo-oophorectomy is a procedure to remove the fallopian tube (salpingectomy) and ovaries (oophorectomy), which are the female organs of reproduction. Since it requires anesthesia, overnight hospital stay, and removal of body parts, it is classified as major surgery. It requires 3-6 weeks to heal completely.