What are the reasons for choosing to have the Fallopian tubes tied or removed?

	Fallopian tubes tied with clips or seared shut	Fallopian removed
Reasons for choosing	Reduced risk of ovarian cancer: 9 in 1000 women. You can still undergo a recovery procedure. You will have two instead of three small scars after the surgery.	Lower risk of ovarian cancer than when having Fallopian tubes tied: 5 in 1000 women. It is the most permanent form of sterilisation. No clips will be left behind in your body.
Reasons for not choosing	The risk of ovarian cancer is greater than when having Fallopian tubes removed. In the case of Fallopian tubes tied with clips: Clips will be left behind in your body.	You can enter menopause at a slightly earlier stage (maximum of 2 years earlier). You will have three instead of two small scars after the surgery.