How to prepare for sterilisation
Some time before the surgery, you’ll have a pre-assessment appointment at the hospital. This is to check your health and discuss what will happen during the operation.
You should keep using your usual contraception right up to the day of your operation.
If you're having a general anaesthetic, you'll get instructions about not eating or drinking before the operation.
If you're pregnant
It’s possible to be sterilised at the same time as having a caesarean section or an abortion, but you're usually recommended to wait several weeks between the procedures.