Advantages of Sterilisation

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If sterilisation is successful it is permanent, meaning that other methods of contraception are unnecessary to prevent pregnancy.

Neither female sterilisation nor vasectomy provides protection against sexually transmitted infections so a barrier method of contraception such as a condom should still be used if required.