[Complications in sterilized women in Ljubljana]

From October 1977 to April 1980, 51 women were sterilized. Transabdominal access was most frequent, while the sterilization itself was mostly performed according to the Madlener method. Postoperative complications occurred in 3 women. In all of them the sterilization was performed by colpotomy posterior according to the Madlener method. In two women it was combined with additional gynaecological intervention. This confirms the already known fact that there are much more complications if sterilization is performed transvaginal by or combined with other operative interventions. After the performed sterilization the majority of women did not notice any changes in their menstrual cycles or in their general state of health. It is also positive that more than a half of women were more satisfied with their sexual life after than before sterilization.