Female Sterilisation

Over 99% effective the overall failure rate is 1 in 200

Description

Female sterilisation involves a surgical procedure that provides permanent contraception.

How it Works

The fallopian tubes are cut or blocked so the eggs cannot travel down them to meet the sperm.

Advantages

• Useful for couples who have completed their families
• It is not effective immediately

Drawbacks

• It is permanent and reversal is difficult and often unsuccessful
• Requires a hospital stay and general anaesthetic
• Does not protect against sexually transmitted infections