208 - Benefits and Risks of Sterilization Flashcards
what % of MARRIED COUPLES use sterilization for contraception?
47.3%
30% tubal, 17% vasectomy
What % of sterilizations happen in the early postpartum period?
> 50%
After ___% of deliveries sterilization is performed
8-9%
1) what % of patients desiring tubals during prenatal care dont get them and
2) what are some reasons?
3) What is the rate of unintended pregnancy within 1 year i nthese patients?
1) 50%
2)
- young age and concern for patient regret
- the consent process
- lack of available OR/anesthesia
- receiving care in a religiously affiliated hospital
3) 47%!
Can you do peri-abortal sterilization?
Yes! Can do at same time, LSC or mini-lap
Can you do LSC tubal under local and IV sedation?
Yes
How to use electrocautery for tubal - what part of tube and how many cm?
3cm of isthmus
3 methods of LSC mechanical tubal occlusion and who is optimal candidate?
- rubber band
- spring loaded clip
- silicone lined titanium clip
Normal tubes (not dilated) and mobile if band is used
Does tubal excision increase length of hospital stay, readmissions, blood transfusions, or postoperative complications, infections, and fever in LSC sterilization (compared to occlusion)
No!
Who is ideal candidate for mini-lap sterilization?
Immediate postpartum or poor LSC candidate (i.e. obese)
How do you do hysteroscopic sterilization?
TRICK QUESTION! Essure was removed from market Dec 31st 2018
How long to wait after vasectomy to rely on it for contraception?
until semen analysis confirms azoospermia! Most are azoospermic at 3m, 98-99% are at 6m
Death rate from LSC sterilization?
1-2/100’000
Complication rate from LSC sterilization?
0.9-1.6%
Unintended conversion to laparotomy rate from LSC sterilization?
0.9%