Ethical Considerations of Sterilisation as a Contraceptive – MM1706
Is it ethical to sterilise a young woman who has decided that she never wants children, even if there are no strong medical reasons to avoid pregnancy?
Although sterilisation is among the most straightforward surgical procedures it is enormously complex when considered from a historical, sociological,
or ethical perspective. Permanent sterilisation permits heterosexually active women to enjoy their sexual lives without fear of pregnancy. Sterilisation is
therefore a route to reproductive autonomy for many women. At the same time, it can also result in reproductive injustice.
Modern Medicine – June 2017
