Acceptability of reversible versus permanent tubal sterilization: an analysis of preliminary data
Shain, R.N.
Fertility and Sterility 31(1): 13-17
1979
ISSN/ISBN: 0015-0282 PMID: 421914 DOI: 10.1016/s0015-0282(16)43751-9Document Number: 515606
Increased interest in tubal and vas reanastomosis has developed due to sophisticated surgical and microsurgical techniques using clips, rings, intravasal valves, liquid plastics, and the use of chemicals and frozen semen banks for vasectomized men. A pilot study included 147 women in San Antonio aged 14-43 who were given a questionnaire to obtain sociodemographic data and attitudinal information regarding permanent and hypothetically reversible sterilization. The collected data showed that if a reversible procedure were available there would be a 30% increase in approval for tubal ligation, an 85% increase in those seriously interested, a 171% increase in those intending to undergo sterilization, and a 92% increase in demand for tubal ligation with a significance at P 0.001. It is suggested that there is strong support for biomedical research for tubal and vas reanastomosis.