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| h English (en) | In Colombia, birth control pills and IUDs were the most popular contraceptive option for women in the 1960s and 1970s. However, since that time, female sterilization has become the most common contraceptive method. Some women have cited the fact that they prefer a permanent contraceptive method, rather than worrying about maintaining a medication regimen, as a reason for seeking out sterilization. It is especially common for older women to seek out sterilization when they feel that they want no more children.<ref>[https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10995-017-2296-x The Rise of Female Sterilization: A Closer Look at Colombia]</ref> In particular, Profamilia, the main family planning organization in Colombia, has provided female sterilization services to many women.<ref>[https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2237994 An evaluation of Profamilia's female sterilization program in Colombia]</ref> However, there are also some concerns that people with disabilities in Colombia have undergone forced sterilization.<ref>[https://www.rootedinrights.org/report-finds-extensive-use-of-forced-sterilization-in-colombia/ Report finds extensive use of forced sterilization in Colombia]</ref> |