Late complications of laparoscopic clip sterilization.
Late sequelae after laparoscopic Hulka clip sterilization were investigated in 100 women, with a follow-up time of 1 1/2-3 years. Of the patients, 18% showed menstrual disorders, and one patient complained of climacteric symptoms. Increased libido was reported by 34% of the women and decreased libido by 8%. Of the husbands, libido had increased in 18% of cases, while none of them reported decreased libido. Sexual intercourse was felt to be more satisfactory after sterilization by 40% of the women, while the others did not find any change. All the patients were asked whether they would again choose laparoscopic sterilization as a contraceptive method and all answers were unhesitatingly in the affirmative.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D007989:Libido; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000209:etiology; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000009:adverse effects*