(see also Questions and Answers)

Female sterilization:

• 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.
• Does not cause ectopic pregnancy. Instead, it substantially reduces the risk of ectopic pregnancy. (see Question 11).