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Female sterilizations in the United States, 1987
D B Schwartz1, P A Wingo, L Antarsh
1Division of Reproductive Health, Centers for Disease Control.
Family Planning Perspectives
|September 1, 1989
Summary
In 1987, 640,000 tubal sterilizations were performed in the U.S., mostly as inpatient hospital procedures. Laparoscopy was more common for outpatient sterilizations, with the South performing the most procedures.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Surgical Procedures
- Public Health Statistics
Background:
- Tubal sterilization is a common method of permanent contraception.
- Understanding sterilization trends is crucial for healthcare planning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the trends and methods of tubal sterilizations performed in the United States in 1987.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the Association for Voluntary Surgical Contraception and the Centers for Disease Control.
- Categorization of procedures by inpatient vs. outpatient and by surgical method (laparoscopy).
Main Results:
- An estimated 640,000 tubal sterilizations were performed in 1987.
- 66% of procedures were inpatient, primarily in hospitals.
- 33% of all sterilizations were laparoscopic, with 79% of outpatient procedures being laparoscopic.
- The Southern region had the highest number of sterilizations.
Conclusions:
- Hospitals were the primary sites for both inpatient and outpatient tubal sterilizations in 1987.
- Laparoscopy was the predominant method for outpatient sterilization.
- Regional variations in sterilization procedures and settings were observed.