This information is for you if you wish to use a permanent method of contraception and have decided that you don’t want more children, or that you will never want children. It tells you about two kinds of permanent contraception (known as ‘sterilisation’): tubal occlusion (for women) and vasectomy (for men).
This information aims to help you and your healthcare team make the best decisions about your care. It may help you in deciding whether tubal occlusion or vasectomy is right for you and which method is most suitable for you and your partner (if you have one). It is not meant to replace advice from a doctor or nurse about your own situation.
This information covers methods and procedures available in the UK.
This patient information leaflet is based on the RCOG clinical guideline Male and Female Sterilisation, which contains a full list of the sources of evidence used to produce this guidance.