-The Times of India
NEW DELHI: The national capital is not just battling a skewed sex ratio and women’s safety, but also lagging behind in ensuring equality as far as family planning is concerned. Data shows that the onus of family planning predominantly rests with women. They account for 95% of sterilisations conducted at various family welfare centres in the state.
What is even more worrisome is that the number of men seeking sterilisation has gone down in last five years. In male sterilisation, surgeons cut and seal the tube that carries sperm from the testicles to the penis. Doctors say this is less painful and complicated compared to female sterilisation that involves cutting, sealing or blocking the fallopian tubes.
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