A woman requests female sterilisation. She asks about the method used. What is the most common method of female sterilisation in the UK?...

Question

A woman requests female sterilisation. She asks about the method used. What is the most common method of female sterilisation in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Laparoscopic tubal occlusion using clips (e.g. Filshie clips)

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Hysterectomy

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Open tubal ligation

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Hysteroscopic sterilisation (Essure)

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Bilateral salpingectomy as primary contraceptive

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Laparoscopic Filshie Clips Most Common UK