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Permanent Contraception for Women

Author(s) -

Elizabeth Micks,

Jeffrey T. Jensen

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

women s health

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.363

H-Index - 39

eISSN - 1745-5065

pISSN - 1745-5057

DOI - 10.2217/whe.15.69

Subject(s) - tubal occlusion , medicine , family planning , contraceptive devices , research methodology , developed country , gynecology , obstetrics , population , environmental health

Permanent methods of contraception are used by an estimated 220 million couples worldwide, and are often selected due to convenience, ease of use and lack of side effects. A variety of tubal occlusion techniques are available for female permanent contraception, and procedures can be performed using a transcervical or transabdominal approach. This article reviews currently available techniques for female permanent contraception and discusses considerations when helping patients choose a contraceptive method and tubal occlusion technique.

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