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Permanent contraception for women.
Elizabeth A Micks1, Jeffrey T Jensen2
1Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Washington, 1959 NE Pacific St, Box 356460, Seattle, WA 98195-6460, USA.
Women'S Health (London, England)
|December 3, 2015
Summary
Permanent contraception offers convenience and fewer side effects for millions. This review covers female tubal occlusion methods, aiding patient choice in permanent birth control.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Health
- Contraception Technology
Background:
- Permanent contraception is utilized by 220 million couples globally.
- Commonly chosen for convenience, ease of use, and minimal side effects.
- Tubal occlusion is a primary method for female permanent contraception.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current female permanent contraception techniques.
- To discuss patient selection criteria for contraceptive methods.
- To compare transcervical and transabdominal tubal occlusion approaches.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing tubal occlusion procedures.
- Analysis of patient considerations for choosing permanent contraception.
- Categorization of techniques by surgical approach (transcervical vs. transabdominal).
Main Results:
- Multiple tubal occlusion techniques exist for permanent female contraception.
- Patient choice is influenced by factors like convenience and side effect profiles.
- Procedures can be accessed via transcervical or transabdominal routes.
Conclusions:
- A range of female permanent contraception options are available.
- Informed patient choice is crucial for selecting the appropriate tubal occlusion technique.
- Understanding procedural approaches aids in method selection for permanent birth control.
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