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Sterilization surgery - making a decision

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Sterilization surgery - making a decision

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Sterilization surgery is called a tubal ligation in women and a vasectomy in men. Many people in a long-term, monogamous relationship who have already had several children choose sterilization. However, some regret their decision later. The younger the man or woman, the more likely that he or she will regret the decision at some point in the future. Even though either procedure can occasionally be reversed, tubal ligation and vasectomy must be considered permanent forms of birth control.

There are other effective and long-term birth control options that are not permanent. Before making the decision to have a sterilization procedure, be sure to discuss all other options for contraception with your health care provider.


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Review Date: 11/9/2007
Reviewed By: Peter Chen, M.D., Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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