A 36-year-old mother of four is considering tubal ligation to ensure that her family gets no larger. She asks the physician if she will become “menopausal” after the surgery. (a) How would you answer...

A 36-year-old mother of four is considering tubal ligation to ensure that her family gets no larger. She asks the physician if she will become “menopausal” after the surgery.

(a) How would you answer her question and explain away her concerns?

(b) Explain what a tubal ligation is.