The safety and efficacy of tubal sterilization: an international overview.

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.

• Authors: H B Peterson, I Lubell, F DeStefano, H W Ory
• Journal: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics (Int J Gynaecol Obstet) Vol. 21 Issue 2 Pg. 139-44 (Apr 1983) ISSN: 0020-7292 [Print] United States
• PMID: 6136433 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Female
• Humans
• Postoperative Complications
• Pregnancy
• Pregnancy, Unwanted
• Risk
• Sterilization, Tubal (adverse effects, mortality)