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Review
. 2022 Jun;226(6):773-780.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2021.12.261. Epub 2021 Dec 29.

Female permanent contraception trends and updates

Nancy Z Fang  1 , Simone P Advaney  2 , Paula M Castaño  3 , Anne Davis  3 , Carolyn L Westhoff  4
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Review

Female permanent contraception trends and updates

Nancy Z Fang et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2022 Jun.

Abstract

Permanent contraception remains one of the most popular methods of contraception worldwide. This article has reviewed recent literature related to demographic characteristics of users, prevalence of use and trends over time, surgical techniques, and barriers to obtain the procedure. We have emphasized the patient's perspective as a key element of choosing permanent contraception. This review has incorporated sections on salpingectomy, hysteroscopy, unmet need, impact of policies at religiously affiliated institutions, and reproductive coercion.

Keywords: female sterilization; permanent contraception; postpartum sterilization; tubal ligation.

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