Tubal Sterilization (cont.)
Medical Author:
Avi J Sklar, MD, FACOG, FACS, FRCSC
Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLESynonyms and Keywordstubal sterilization, tubal ligation, tubal sterilization, bilateral tubal ligation, BTL, female sterilization, elective sterilization, bilateral tubal sterilization, contraception, surgical sterilization, birth control, bipolar laparoscopy, Falope ring, Filshie clip, periumbilical minilaparotomy, tube tying, tubes tied, Essure System, Essure procedure, ectopic pregnancy, vasectomy, fallopian tubes, laparoscopy, bipolar laparoscopy Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Tubal Sterilization
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Prior to the 1960s, female sterilization in the United States was generally performed only for medical indications (when additional pregnancies would be hazardous to the mother).
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