Female sterilisation

Sterilisation (also known as tubal ligation) is a permanent method of contraception. Surgery is done to close the fallopian tubes, so that no eggs can reach the womb. It's tricky to reverse, so only recommended if you are sure you do not want children.

If you're interested in sterilisation, speak to your GP for a referral.

Hormones

None

Frequency

Fit and forget.

Effectiveness

Over 99%

STI protection

No

Periods

No effect on periods

Getting started

Talk to your GP about the procedure, they’ll need to refer you for surgery.