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Safety of postabortion sterilisation compared with interval sterilisation. A controlled study

M C Cheng, S C Chew, J Cheong

Lancet (London, England)

|September 29, 1979

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Concurrent induced abortion and sterilisation has similar complication rates to interval procedures. Identifying women likely to regret sterilisation is crucial.

Area of Science:

Reproductive Health
Gynecologic Surgery

Background:

Sterilisation is a common method of contraception.
Induced abortion is a common procedure.
Concurrent sterilisation with induced abortion is an option for women.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare complication rates between concurrent and interval sterilisation after induced abortion.
To evaluate the rate of regret and subsequent pregnancy in women undergoing sterilisation.

Main Methods:

Randomised controlled trial involving 406 women.
Allocation to either concurrent sterilisation/abortion group or interval sterilisation group (6 weeks post-abortion).
Comparison of abortion-attributable and sterilisation-attributable complication rates.

Keywords:

Abortion, Induced--complications Age Factors Asia Comparative Studies Developing Countries Endoscopy Ethnic Groups Evaluation Examinations And Diagnoses Family Planning Family Size Female Sterilization--complications Fertility Control, Postconception Gynecologic Surgery Interval Sterilization Laparoscopy Method Acceptability Mortality Parity Physical Examinations And Diagnoses Pomeroy Method Postabortion Pregnancy Pregnancy, First Trimester Prospective Studies Reproduction Research Methodology Singapore Southeastern Asia Southern Asia Sterilization, Sexual Studies Surgery Treatment Tubal Ligation Tubal Occlusion Vacuum Aspiration Women

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Main Results:

No significant difference in complication rates between concurrent (3.8% abortion, 5.2% sterilisation) and interval (6.7% abortion, 6.9% sterilisation) groups.
Estimated 2%-10% of women might regret sterilisation.
4% of women became pregnant again before interval sterilisation.

Conclusions:

Concurrent sterilisation with induced abortion is a safe alternative to interval sterilisation.
The rate of regret for sterilisation and subsequent pregnancy are important considerations.
Further research should focus on identifying women at higher risk of regretting sterilisation.