Family planning operation refers to surgical procedures that are performed to prevent pregnancy. These procedures are permanent and are best for men, women, and couples who are certain they do not want to have children in the future. The following are some of the surgical procedures for family planning:

• Tubal ligation: This is a surgical procedure for female sterilization. It involves closing both fallopian tubes, which means that sperm cant get to an egg to fertilize it.

• Vasectomy: This is a surgical procedure for male sterilization. It involves cutting and sealing the vasa deferentia, which are the tubes that carry sperm from the testes.

These procedures are very effective, and the percentages of women who become pregnant after one year are 0.6% for procedures involving the fallopian tubes and 0.15% for vasectomy. However, it is important to note that these procedures are permanent, and couples should consider them carefully before making a decision. If couples change their minds, an operation that reconnects or opens the appropriate tubes can be done to try to restore fertility, but the success rate for reversal is not high.