title: ACOG technical bulletin. Sterilization. Number 222--April 1996 (replaces no. 113, February 1988). American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
abstract: Sterilization provides a safe and effective contraceptive method. Both female and male sterilization have few long-term sequelae. Several new methods of transcervical sterilization are under development, but laparoscopy and minilaparotomy are likely to remain the most popular methods of female sterilization.
mesh_terms: D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018579:Patient Selection; D013245:Sterilization, Reproductive / Q000009:adverse effects