Question

Disadvantages of surgical method of contraception

Answer 1

Answer:

Disadvantages are as follows--

(i)- It requires surgery, usually under a general anaesthetic.

(ii)- There is a risk, albeit low, of surgical complications such as internal bleeding, infection or damage to other organs.

(iii)- If the procedure fails and a pregnancy occurs (this is rare), there is an increased risk that it will be an (pregnancy outside the uterus), which can cause serious internal bleeding.

(iv)- Reversing the procedure is difficult, so should only be undertaken by women who are absolutely certain that they do not want any (more) children.