What term is used to describe a pregnancy that occurs after ineffective sterilization?

The term "wrongful pregnancy" is commonly used to describe a situation where a pregnancy occurs after ineffective sterilization procedures. This term encapsulates the legal and medical implications that arise when a person undergoes sterilization with the clear understanding that they will not be able to conceive, only to find that they can, due to the failure of the sterilization method.

"Wrongful pregnancy" is significant from both a legal perspective and a public health perspective. Legally, it can lead to claims for damages based on the unexpected emotional and financial implications of the unplanned pregnancy. This term acknowledges not only the medical aspect of the failure of sterilization but also the distress and complications that accompany unexpected parenthood in a situation where the individual had taken measures to prevent it.

While "failed sterilization" is a description of the medical condition, it doesn't carry the same legal and emotional weight as "wrongful pregnancy." Similarly, "unintended pregnancy" and "unexpected pregnancy" are broader terms that do not specifically address the context of being sterilized and then finding oneself pregnant, thus lacking the specific connotation associated with a sterilization failure. "Wrongful pregnancy" more accurately reflects the complex interplay of medical practice and personal expectations regarding fertility and family planning.