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Sterilization vs Female condom

Sterilization

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Overview

Rated 5.0

1 reviews

Permanent

Frequency

Over 99%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

Permanent

Effect on fertility

Rated 0.0

0 reviews

During or before sex

Frequency

79% - 95%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Sterilization ingredients

Plastic or titanium clamps or silicone ring may be used to block the fallopian tubes.

Female condom ingredients

Female condoms (sometimes referred to as a Femidom) are soft thin pouches that are made of a thin, 
strong plastic called polyurethane, 
a substance called nitrile, 
or latex.

What Lowdown reviewers say

Mood

100% very positive

Bleeds

100% stopped periods

Sex drive

100% increased sex drive

Weight

100% lost weight

Skin

100% no impact on skin

Cycle return

Not enough data to say

Mood

Not enough data to say

Bleeds

Not enough data to say

Sex drive

Not enough data to say

Weight

Not enough data to say

Skin

Not enough data to say

Cycle return

Not enough data to say

Benefits: What this birth control can help with

There are no benefits that are recognised in scientific research or guidelines for this birth control

Protects against STDs

Non-hormonal

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Real life reviews from people like you

Sterilization reviews

1 reviews

Sterilization  
Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  5th Aug 24
Sterilization  

I am not deliberately using birth control. The survey needs to have a choice for “I am not using birth control.” I had a hysterectomy after developing dangerous cysts.

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Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Sterilization  
Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  5th Aug 24
Sterilization  

I am not deliberately using birth control. The survey needs to have a choice for “I am not using birth control.” I had a hysterectomy after developing dangerous cysts.

Read more

Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Female condom reviews

0 reviews

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