Female Sterilization - side effects | Follow Up | Counseling | Advantages | Disadvantages

What is female sterilization ?

Female sterilization is a surgical procedure where the fallopian tubes, which carry the egg from the ovary to the uterus, are blocked (tied and cut, cauterized, or interrupted by ring or clip.) Sterilization ends fertility permanently (only 2% failure at 10 years).
 

What are the Possible side effects of Female Sterilization ?

• Some pain and discomfort during and right after the procedure.
   

• Complications associated with anesthesia or the procedure itself are rare.

Follow-up :

• Observation two to six hours after the procedure
   

• One week after the procedure to check the surgical site
   

• Any time soon after the procedure if signs of infection are present

Counseling :

• Given the permanent nature of this procedure, thorough counseling is very important. Clients most likely to regret sterilization can be identified through counseling.

Client characteristics associated with regret :

• Under age 30
   

• Single or recently married
   

• No male children
   

• Client pressured into decision
   

• Partner opposed to decision
   

• Procedure performed immediately postpartum
   

• Limited access to other methods

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