American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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.
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Published by International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 1996. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
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At a glance
- Organisation
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Published
- 1996
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- PubMed
- 8793633
- Added to Prognia
- 24 July 2026
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