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Sterilization in the United States.

C F Westoff, J McCarthy

    Family Planning Perspectives
    |May 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Without contraceptive sterilization, U.S. couples would have faced 800,000 unintended births between 1971-1973. Over half of couples opt for sterilization within a decade of their last child, with most choosing it within 15 years.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Health
    • Demography
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Contraceptive sterilization is a significant family planning method in the United States.
    • Understanding sterilization trends is crucial for public health planning and reproductive health services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To quantify the impact of contraceptive sterilization on preventing unwanted births.
    • To analyze the timing and prevalence of sterilization among U.S. couples.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of birth data and sterilization trends in the U.S. for the period 1971-1973.
    • Statistical modeling to estimate the number of unwanted births averted by sterilization.

    Main Results:

    • Approximately 800,000 unwanted births were averted between 1971-1973 due to contraceptive sterilizations.

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  • Over 50% of U.S. couples undergo sterilization within 10 years after their last wanted birth.
  • More than 60% of couples are sterilized within 15 years of their last wanted birth.

    • Conclusions:

    • Contraceptive sterilization plays a vital role in preventing unintended pregnancies in the U.S.
    • The high rate of sterilization adoption indicates its widespread acceptance and effectiveness as a family planning method.