Sterilisation

Question 1

Female sterilisation methods

Answer 1

Laparoscopic bilateral tubal ligation

Question 2

Male sterilisation methods

Answer 2

Vasectomy - interrupt vas deferens to prevent sperm entering ejaculate

Question 3

Failure rates

Answer 3

Female - up to 1/300

Male - 1/2000

Question 4

Success of reversal

Answer 4

<50% male

<70% female if minimal damage

Question 5

Complications of vasectomy

Answer 5

Infection (epididymitis)
Haemorrhage (haematocoele)
Persistent testicular pain