RT Book, Section A1 Cunningham, F. Gary A1 Leveno, Kenneth J. A1 Dashe, Jodi S. A1 Hoffman, Barbara L. A1 Spong, Catherine Y. A1 Casey, Brian M. SR Print(0) ID 1190762562 T1 Sterilization T2 Williams Obstetrics, 26e YR 2022 FD 2022 PB McGraw Hill PP New York, NY SN 9781260462739 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1190762562 RD 2024/10/04 AB Among women using contraception in the United States, 28 percent rely on either male or female sterilization (Kavanaugh, 2018). Tubal interruption or excision is suitable for those requesting sterilization and who clearly understand its permanence and its difficult and often unsuccessful reversal. Alternative contraceptive choices also should be presented. Ultimately, following provision of information, patient autonomy and her decision for sterilization should be respected (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2017, 2019).