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 The argument that sterilisation is the most effective contraception is no longer valid as the LNG-intra-uterine system (Mirena) is associated with a lower failure rate than female sterilisation.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.
Please click on the required question.
- 1 Who can be sterilised?
- 2 What does female sterilisation involve?
- 3 How failsafe is female sterilisation?
- 4 How quickly does female sterilisation work?
- 5 How will I feel after laparoscopic sterilisation?
- 6 What are the risks of female sterilisation?
- 7 What effect will female sterilisation have on my periods?
- 8 Is my partner's consent required before I am sterilised?
- 9 My family is complete and I want to stop taking the pill but my periods were previously heavy. What are my options?
- 10 What is a vasectomy?
- 11 What are the risks of vasectomy.?
- 12 How effective is vasectomy?
- 13 How do vasectomy and female sterilisation compare?
- 14 Which of us should be sterilised?
- 15 Is it possible for my sterilisation to be reversed?
- 16 Support Groups.
- 17 Are there any support groups?
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This is the personal website of David A Viniker MD FRCOG, Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Whipps Cross University Hospital, London - Specialist Interests - Reproductive Medicine including Infertility, PCOS, PMS, Menopause and HRT.
I do hope that you find the answers to your women's health questions in the patient information and medical advice provided.
