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FDA Approves New Female Sterilization Device

FDA has approved the Essure System, a metallic implant that is placed in the fallopian tubes of women who wish to be permanently sterilized. Unlike currently available surgical sterilization procedure... Details >

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Female Sterilization FAQ  External Link

Also available in: Spanish   External Link

This fact sheet provides answers to frequently asked questions about female sterilization. The fact sheet includes information on what female sterilization is, how sterilization works, and who can use... Details >

Family Health International  External Link

Is Female Sterilization the Right Method For Me?  External Link

There are a number of factors you should consider before deciding whether female sterilization is the right contraceptive method for you. As with any method of contraception, you should first talk to ... Details >

EngenderHealth  External Link

Is Vasectomy the Right Method for Me?  External Link

There are a number of factors you should consider to determine whether vasectomy is the right contraceptive method for you. The information on this site is designed to assist you in making that decisi... Details >

EngenderHealth  External Link

Sterilization Reversal  External Link

A few of the people who have had a sterilization procedure change their minds. This consumer information document provides information about having this process reversed.... Details >

EngenderHealth  External Link