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The safety and efficacy of tubal sterilization: an international overview

H B Peterson, I Lubell, F DeStefano

    International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
    |April 1, 1983
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    Abstract:

    This article presents a synthesis of some of the major published studies on the efficacy and safety of tubal sterilization. The conclusions of this overview are that tubal sterilization is a safe operation, long-term sequelae of tubal sterilization have not been well documented, and the risk of pregnancy following tubal sterilization is less than 1 in 100. Continued study is needed to determine how to make a safe and effective procedure even safer and more effective.

    Keywords:
    ContraceptionContraceptive EffectivenessDemographic FactorsDiseasesEvaluation ResearchFamily PlanningFemale Sterilization--side effectsLaparoscopyMenstruationMorbidityMortalityPearl's FormulaPopulationPopulation DynamicsPregnancy RatePregnancy, EctopicReproductionResearch ReportRetrospective StudiesSterilization, SexualTubal Ligation--side effectsTubal OcclusionUnited KingdomUnited StatesUse-effectiveness

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