Late sequelae after laparoscopic sterilization in the pregnant and non-pregnant woman.

To determine the frequency of late sequelae after laparoscopic sterilization performed at the time of induced abortion, we compared data on 114 women who underwent induced first-trimester abortion and concurrent laparoscopic sterilization, with 288 women who had sterilization performed at least 3 months after induced abortion. The period of observation was 12-95 months, median 49 months. We found no statistical difference between the groups with respect to failures, low abdominal pain, dyspareunia, change in bleeding pattern, sexual life and regrets. The results of these findings, discussed here, support the practice of performing the combined procedure.