Late Complications of Laparoscopic Clip Sterilization

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Abstract
Late sequelae after laparoscopic Hulka clip sterilization were investigated in 100 women, with a follow-up time of 1.5-3 yr. Of the patients, 18% showed menstrual disorders, and 1 patient complained of climacteric symptoms. Increased libido was reported by 34% of the women and decreased libido by 8%. Of the husbands, libido had increased in 18% of cases, while none of them reported decreased libido. Sexual intercourse was felt to be more satisfactory after sterilization by 40% of the women, while the others did not find any change. All the patients were asked whether they would again choose laparoscopic sterilization as a contraceptive method and all answers were unhesitatingly in the affirmative.