FEMALE STERILIZATION

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FEMALE STERILIZATION

  • Permanent method for women who are sure that they will not want more children. Think carefully before deciding.
  • Safe, simple surgery. Usually done without putting the woman to sleep. Local anesthetic blocks pain.
  • Very effective.
  • No known long-term side effects. Some pain after procedure. Serious complications of the procedure are rare.
  • No effect on sexual ability or feelings.

Knowledge for Health Project, The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for Communication Programs (CCP), Family Health International(FHI), Management Sciences for Health (MSH), With IT Support from Google.

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