[Optimal terms for sterilization].
Sterilization can be performed in the immediate postpartum, post abortion, or as an interval procedure. Traditionally, postpartum sterilization should be performed within the first two days after delivery, thereafter the risk for infection is believed to increase. Sterilization and artificial abortion are performed as concomitant procedures, while interval sterilization is carried out at least six weeks after the termination of pregnancy. Though many authors consider the sterilization in the immediate postpartum and postabortion period safe enough, the comparative studies show that interval sterilization has less complications. Postpartum (postabortion) sterilization has much more disadvantages than advantages in comparison to interval sterilization. The main advantage of postpartum sterilization is only one hospitalization while disadvantages are the increased risk of hemorrhage, uterine perforation, thromboembolic disease, infection, technical difficulties, and psychological problems. For these reasons interval sterilization is recommended.
D000028:Abortion, Induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000379:methods*
Optimalni termin za sterilizaciju.