title: Female sterilization: an update.
abstract: Female sterilization is the most popular form of birth control in the world. It is performed laparoscopically or through a minilap, depending on the timing (postpartum) and where the patient lives. It is a safe and efficacious procedure with few complications that can be performed under local or general anaesthesia. The techniques presently in use are all adequate and the choice should evolve from a discussion between the doctor and the patient.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Laval University, Quebec, Province of Quebec, Canada. jacques.rioux@crchul.ulaval.ca
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Rioux
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Daris
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal