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  • Study Urges Sterilization of Donor Tissue
  • Insurers Fall Short on Newer Contraceptive Options: Survey
  • Health Highlights: Oct. 2, 2004


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    FDA Approves New Female Sterilization Device
    FDA has approved the Essure System, a metallic implant that is placed in the fallopian tubes of women who wish to be permanently sterilized. Unlike currently available surgical sterilization procedure... Details >
    U.S. Food and Drug Administration
    Is Female Sterilization the Right Method For Me?
    Since the effects of this contraception method are meant to be permanent, this document is designed to provide couples with a number of important points for consideration, prior to having this procedu... Details >
    EngenderHealth
    Is Vasectomy the Right Method for Me?
    There are a number of factors you should consider to determine whether vasectomy is the right contraceptive method for you. The information on this site is designed to assist you in making that decisi... Details >
    EngenderHealth
    Sterilization Reversal
    A few of the people who have had a sterilization procedure change their minds. This consumer information document provides information about having this process reversed.... Details >
    EngenderHealth
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    Alan Guttmacher Institute
    EngenderHealth
    National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health
    Office of Family Planning, Office of Population Affairs
    Office of Population Affairs Clearinghouse
    Office of Population Affairs, U.S. Department of Health and Human Service
    Planned Parenthood Federation of America
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    Database Updated: Friday, November 19, 2004