Chapter III: Sterilisation for contraceptive purposes

Tubal or vas deferens ligation for contraceptive purposes may not be performed on a minor. It may only be performed if the adult concerned has expressed a free, reasoned and deliberate wish in the light of clear and full information about its consequences. This surgical procedure may only be carried out in a health establishment and after consultation with a doctor. During the initial consultation, the doctor must : –…

Tubal or vas deferens ligation for contraceptive purposes may not be performed on a minor. It may only be performed on an adult whose impaired mental faculties have justified the introduction of a legal protection measure where there is an absolute medical contraindication to contraceptive methods or a proven impossibility of using them effectively. The intervention must be authorised by the guardianship judge to whom the matter has been referred…