Female sterilisation in Chichester

FAQs

• Does female sterilisation protect against sexually transmitted infections?

  No, it won't guard against these. A condom remains necessary if you want protection for yourself and a partner against infections such as HIV.

• Can female sterilisation be reversed?

  The NHS doesn't typically offer this. Private reversal is sometimes attempted, but it doesn't always work, so you shouldn't rely on it if there's any chance you'd want children later.

• Will sterilisation affect my periods or hormones?

  Your hormones and periods carry on unaffected by the operation itself. Coming off hormonal contraception you were using beforehand can shift your periods for a while, though this generally settles within a few months.

• Do I have to pay for female sterilisation?

  You might get it at no cost via the NHS, or find you need to fund it privately instead.

• What's the difference between female sterilisation and a vasectomy?

  Vasectomy is the male equivalent, closing off the tube that carries sperm rather than the fallopian tubes. Unlike tubal ligation, which takes effect straight away, a vasectomy needs a few months before it can be relied on.