A 30-year-old woman visits the gynecologist's clinic for her annual checkup. The patient is in good health and has no complaints. She says she's been researching tubal ligation and would want to have it done since she's weary of using oral contraceptives and doesn't want to have children. She has experienced no negative side effects from oral contraceptives. The patient has been married for ten years and considers his marriage as "extremely secure." Which of the following responses to the patient's desire for tubal ligation is most appropriate?

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Eductional Objective: Every person has control over his or her own body, including reproductive health decisions (eg, sterilization, contraception). In this scenario, the patient has requested a specific surgery, and it is the physician's responsibility to describe the risks and advantages of tubal ligation as well as alternate contraceptive techniques. Although the physician should ensure that the patient knows the irreversible nature of tubal ligation in comparison to other kinds of birth control, prejudice should be avoided at this time. The conversation should be patient-centered and should emphasize on the patient's personal reproductive objectives.

A 30-Year-Old Woman Visits the Gynecologist's Clinic for Her Annual