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Generally not an appropriate method
for young adults
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Sterilization is generally not an appropriate method of contraception
for young adults because they are at the beginning of their
reproductive years. Many young adults, especially those without
children, may later desire to have children. Studies show that
regret about sterilization is often associated with undergoing
the procedure at a young age. Hence, it is extremely important
for any young adult contemplating sterilization to know that
the procedure is permanent. Although reversal may be possible,
it is not always successful, it is expensive, and it is not
available in many locations. Sterilization needs to be clearly
understood as a permanent method, not a temporary, reversible
one. Having received all of this information in counseling,
a client also has the right to know that there is no medical
reason to deny sterilization to a young adult simply because
of his or her age. It is a very effective contraceptive method,
but it does not provide any STI protection. Many youth may not
realize that men as well as women can be sterilized.
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