Female sterilisation FAQs

FAQS

Will female sterilisation affect my periods?

No. Most research finds no major changes in bleeding patterns after female sterilization. However, if you were previously using a contraceptive method that changed your bleeding pattern before your sterilisation procedure, your periods may go back to how they used to be before you used that method.

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