Female Sterilization: Selected Medical and Societal Aspects

Abstract

Sergei V. Jargin

Background: Global overpopulation leads to poverty, overcrowding and environmental degradation. Sterilization is the most reliable method of birth control.

Objective: to analyze selected medical and demographic aspects of cesarean tubal sterilization.

Method: review of literature; observations in some parts of the world.

Results: tubal sterilization is a reliable method of birth control. Cesarean tubal sterilization has an advantage of avoiding additional incisions and anesthesia.

Conclusion: Cesarean tubal sterilization should be considered for women not planning further pregnancies. Cesarean section on maternal request must be available in the absence of contraindications for attempting vaginal delivery. A more frequent use of tubal sterilization would be especially favorable for overpopulated regions.

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