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title: Sterilization for Women and Men
date: 2023-06-28T03:00:00-04:00
author: OBOS Admin
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[Health & Sexuality Info](/health-info)# Sterilization for Women and Men

Sterilization procedures are permanent methods of birth control, so it is important to make an informed decision. This FAQ from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists addresses common questions about tubal sterilization and vasectomies, including their effectiveness, whether they can be reversed, and the relative risks of tubal sterilization and vasectomy.

> Sterilization procedures for women are called tubal sterilization or female sterilization. The procedure for men is called vasectomy. Sterilization is considered a safe procedure with few complications.

[Read the full article ](https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/sterilization-for-women-and-men)

SOURCE: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists • LAST UPDATED: June 1, 2022

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- [ contraception](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/subject-area/contraception)
- [ contraception methods & access](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/themes/birth-control-methods-access)
- [sterilization](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/tags/sterilization)

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This article focuses on the history of coerced sterilization, up through the abuse of migrants in detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/coerced-sterilization-in-immigrant-detention)

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This article provides key facts to know about vasectomies and debunks myths around efficacy and sexual performance.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/debunking-myths-about-vasectomies)

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## Dealing With Anti-Youth Bias When Seeking Sterilization

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## The Hysterectomy in U.S. History and Today

Article on the history of the hysterectomy as a means of both oppression and liberation.

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## What to Know About Birth Control If You're Transmasculine

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Being on testosterone doesn’t prevent pregnancy. This article offers guidance around birth control for trans men, transmasculine people, and nonbinary people.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/what-to-know-about-birth-control-if-youre-transmasculine)

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## Birth Control Options for Transgender and Nonbinary People

This guide for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people discusses how contraception relates to hormone therapies, different contraceptive methods and how to use them, and tips for communicating with medical providers.

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This guide for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive people discusses how contraception relates to hormone therapies, different contraceptive methods and how to use them, and tips for communicating with medical providers.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/birth-control-options-for-transgender-and-nonbinary-people)

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## An Overview of Tubal Ligation

This overview of tubal libation considers cultural factors and responses, as well as basic information about the procedure, to help guide our contraceptive decisions.

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This overview of tubal libation considers cultural factors and responses, as well as basic information about the procedure, to help guide our contraceptive decisions.](https://ourbodiesourselves.org/health-info/an-overview-of-tubal-ligation)