Sterilisation

Female sterilisation

Female sterilisation works by cutting, sealing or blocking the fallopian tubes this means that eggs will not be able to reach the womb. It requires a small surgical operation and is a permanent and effective way of preventing pregnancy.

Sterilisation does NOT protect you from Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).

It’s only suitable for people who never want children or do NOT want any more children.

Female sterilisation- where to go

If you want to consider sterilisation as a form of contraception it’s best to spend some time researching it and talking to a doctor, nurse or counsellor. You can do this by visiting your local Contraception and Sexual Health (CaSH) clinic.

Male sterilisation (vasectomy)

Male sterilisation, known as a vasectomy, works by cutting, tying or blocking the tubes that allow sperm to pass from the testicles and out of a man's body through the penis.

Although it can sometimes be reversed, it doesn't always work so a vasectomy is only suitable for people who never want children or do NOT want any more children.

It is an effective way to prevent pregnancy but does NOT protect you against Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).

Male sterilisation- where to go

You can do this by visiting your GP or local Contraception and Sexual Health (CaSH) clinic.  The sterilisation would be carried out by doctors at either the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS) or Marie Stopes International at their clinics either in Doncaster or Leeds.