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Female sterilization The process of permanently ending a woman's ability to conceive by tying off or cutting apart the Fallopian tubes. Mentioned in: Tubal Ligation How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Even though vasectomy is less expensive, is less invasive and has fewer complications than tubal ligation, (4) tubal sterilization is the more popular method: In 1995, the proportion of women using a method who relied on female sterilization was nearly three times the proportion who relied on male sterilization (28% vs. While vasectomies still account for only 3 percent of contraception, compared with female sterilization at 28 percent, men nonetheless are assuming more responsibility for family planning. Between 1996 and 1998, the government adopted an unofficial policy that sought to achieve demographic objectives through an aggressive campaign aimed at increasing use of modern contraceptives, particularly female sterilization. |
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