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Correcting Misunderstandings (see also Questions and Answers)

Does not make women weak.
Does not cause lasting pain in back, uterus, or abdomen.
Does not remove a woman's uterus or lead to a need to have it removed.
Does not cause hormonal imbalances.
Does not cause heavier bleeding or irregular bleeding or otherwise change women's menstrual cycles.
Does not cause any changes in weight, appetite, or appearance.
Does not change women's sexual behavior or sex drive.
Substantially reduces the risk of ectopic pregnancy.

Why Some Women Say They Like Female Sterilization
Has no side effects No need to worry about contraception again Is easy to use, nothing to do or remember

Faces of different women

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