[Voluntary sterilization of women and men in Croatia]

In 1979, the second year following the legalization of sterilization as a family planning method in Croatia, the operation was performed in 88 women and not a single man. Sterilization of women carried out concomitantly with other operations was performed 109 times. Decision about it has often been taken without the case being brought before a commission as provided by law. A regards techniques, minilaparotomy and laparoscopy have not been applied frequently. Artificial abortion is an important family planning method, its application in Croatia in 1979 amounting to 44, 513 cases.