Advantages and disadvantages of sterilisation
Advantages and disadvantages of sterilisation are listed in Advantages and disadvantages of sterilisation. Also consider other factors affecting choice of contraceptive method.
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Advantages |
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extremely effective no user involvement required; ongoing contraception not required permanent avoids adverse effects of hormones or devices used for contraception |
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Disadvantages |
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requires a surgical procedure; risks associated with tubal sterilisation (which requires general anaesthesia) are greater than those of vasectomy (which can be performed with local anaesthesia) reversal of procedure cannot assure restored fertility |