A woman requests female sterilisation but mentions she is considering it primarily because she does not want to use any other method. What should be i...

Question

A woman requests female sterilisation but mentions she is considering it primarily because she does not want to use any other method. What should be included in the counselling?

Accepted Answer

Discuss the full range of LARC methods as alternatives; ensure she understands sterilisation is intended to be permanent and irreversible; discuss the failure rate; and ensure the decision is not made under pressure or at a time of stress

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Proceed immediately if she is certain

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Only discuss the risks of surgery

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Referral to a psychologist is mandatory

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She must wait 6 months before the procedure

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): Sterilisation Counselling LARC Alternative Permanence

A woman requests female sterilisation but mentions she is considering it primarily because she does not want to use any other method. What should be included in the counselling?