Abstract

Answer E. Male vasectomy carries a lower failure risk, is surgically safer and more effective than female sterilisation
The couple should be clearly informed that male vasectomy carries a lower failure risk, is surgically safer and more effective than female sterilisation. Many clinical commissioning groups recommend male vasectomy should be offered in preference to female sterilisation as it is safer, more effective and less expensive.
InnovAiT article: Sterilisation. DOI: 10.1177/1755738020964525.
