Which one of us should be sterilised?

Which one of us should be sterilized?

You should consider together all the options carefully. Above all you must be absolutely certain that your family is complete. The argument that sterilisation is the most effective contraception is no longer valid as the LNG-intra-uterine system (Mirena) is associated with a lower failure rate than female sterilisation. From a medical point of view vasectomy is easier and associated with fewer complications than female sterilisation.

One partner may be many years older than the other or have a medical history that would contraindicate parenting a child so this partner may feel that he or she is the least likely ever to regret the operation. There may be an anatomical problem making sterilisation particularly hazardous for one partner.

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