JOURNAL ARTICLE

Trends in tubal sterilisation in young women in the United States.

  • Published In: BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2024, v. 131, n. 1. P. 112 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Kalinowska, Vanessa; Chen, Ling; Kohn, Julia E.; Hershman, Dawn L.; Wright, Jason D. 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the trends in tubal sterilization among young women in the United States. The study found that the rate of tubal sterilization has decreased significantly from 2008 to 2020, suggesting potential barriers to access for women who desire the procedure. The decline in tubal sterilization rates may be due to factors such as delayed childbearing and increased use of long-acting reversible contraception. The study also found disparities in access to tubal sterilization, with white patients more likely to undergo the procedure than black individuals. The findings highlight the importance of ensuring patient autonomy and access to tubal sterilization for all women, including young women, who desire this method of contraception. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. 2024/01, Vol. 131, Issue 1, p112
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1470-0328
  • DOI:10.1111/1471-0528.17580
  • Accession Number:173974076
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