[Early and late complications after tubal ligations with the tupla-clip (author's transl)].

Following three years of the use of the tupla-clip we were able to send questionnaires to 115 women. The mean age was 33 years with 2--3 children. 57% of the tubal sterilizations were done for medical reasons, 7% for social reasons and 56% for personal reasons. 15% of the sterilizations were done concommitant to pregnancy. Among 243 tupla-clip sterilizations 2 pregnancies occured as early complications. The 115 women were asked regarding somatic complaints, psychic side effects, and social difficulties. The personal evaluation of this sterilization method was reported as good by 68%, doubtful by 26%, and negative by 6% of the patients. Technically this method of tubal sterilization is secure, fast, and the complication rate is low.