Female sterilisation

Female sterilisation closes or removes the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy permanently. It is highly reliable but can still fail, usually requires surgery and should be considered permanent.

• Abdominal pain, shoulder pain from surgical gas and tiredness shortly after laparoscopy.
• Small wounds and slight bruising.
• Follow instructions about wound care, showering, lifting, driving and sex.
• Use contraception if needed until the time the doctor confirms protection applies.
• Call the same day after surgery for fever, increasing abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, pus or heavy bleeding.
• For urgent GP care outside normal opening hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediately life-threatening situation.