Complications and psychosomatic problems after tubal sterilization
Berić, B.M.; Lafond, R.; Cloutier, D.; Gagnier, R.; Aimelk, Y.; Schlaeder, G.; Lajoié, F.
Fortschritte der Medizin 97(7): 304-306
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0015-8178 PMID: 437664 Document Number: 149826
A report on the complication rate from 1702 pelviscopic sterilizations and 378 laparotomy or colpotomy sterilizations is presented. 15.2% of the sterilizations were performed under the medical indication, and the average age of this group was less than that of the other patients. The complication rate for the patients undergoing pelviscopy was 4.98%; a laparotomy was made necessary in only .7% of the cases. Bleeding, slight burns, and pain were the most frequent complications. The complication rate for the laparotomy patients was 4.94%, mainly less serious complications such as slight bleeding, subcutaneous hematoma, or dehiscence of the wound occurred. 4 pregnancies were reported after the operations. 43.3% experienced changes in the menstrual cycle. 51.4% reported that their sexual relations had improved after the operation, 2.9% that they had gotten worse. 97% of the pelviscopy patients were satisfied with the operation.