Personal experiences of being sterilised please!!!

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I am 28 and have 2 dd's, me and dh do not want anymore children. I am currently on progesterone only pill Cerazette and have been for a year now.
The contraception I can use is limited as I suffer migraines but I have had the coil and other pills, and nothing agrees. I do not want to have the implant as I have heard bad things, I have been on Cerazette before but after having my 2nd DD and going back on Cerazette my weight has ballooned out of control and I am constantly hungry and tired.

I was wanting to speak to the dr about being sterilised, has anyone had any experiences of it? What was the procedure like? How did you feel after? Etc.

Thanks x

Bumping this as I also have the same question.. need to rethink my contraception but I'd rather be done forever n not have to worry.. making love with hubby is the only free thing out there to enjoy nowadays so I want to be able to enjoy it without having to think about anything else.. xx

Following with interest. Can't take hormonal contraception but having a three year old in our bed is currently a 100% effective contraceptive. But I would gladly be sterilised because another pregnancy is a major no for me.

I had it done at aged 39 after 3 kids & a miscarriage. Was done as day surgery & was in & out of theatre in half an hour. Recovery was uncomplicated. No driving or heavy lifting for a day or two. Worst part was that i had really painful trapped wind which I treated with over the counter stuff, peppermint tea & peppermint oil capsules. Was 100% back to normal & our partying fit my 40th birthday within 5 days.
Highly recommend for those (like me) that can't tolerate most contraception,

I was sterilised a few years ago. I was in and out the same day. No complications. Quick recovery. Just a small scar inside my belly button

They did tell me stuff like the coil is more effective, but i didnt see the point in a reversible contraceptive when i wanted something permanent when tbqh i would rather die than have more children. I can only just about cope with the ones ive got.

Did u ladies get done on the NHS or private.. ?
waiting list ..?
Aftercare..?
How long till u felt better to make love again..
is it instant protection.. I'm guessing it is..
do u still get periods.. has the length or heavy ness changed..?
Ooh gosh sorry for the million questions but it's my latest issue I need to sort out..
Much love

i had it done on the NHS.

Cant remember how long i had to wait,
recovery was straightforward, just normal stuff from keyhole surgery really - sore shoulders from keyhole surgery - i dont know why this happens, but seems like its pretty commonplace - i think its the gas from inflating your abdomen)
Also normal side effects from general anaesthetic - weepy on day 4/5

I think I had (gentle) sex again within a week, but i cant remember. It definitely wasnt particularly long

I still get periods. It didnt make any difference to them

They will give you all this information when you have the procedure

Many thanks
Will look into this sometime this week..
Much love

Thank you for bring this thread back to life! I was hoping more people may of had an experience that could help but doesnt seem to be a common option!
Im glad to hear its pretty straight forward, but my periods have always been heavy so thats something i would have to get used to again (not had a period in 8 months fue to being on Cerazette!).
To those that have had it done, did it help with weight loss? I have started dieting MAJOR (down to 1000 calories a day!) and i also use a fat freeze belt. This for me isnt about just weight, I definitely don't want any more children but then second guess myself like "maybe in a few years I will", how have people dealt with those thoughts/feelings?? X

Watching with interest....

I had it done on the NHS too & the waiting list was very short. Less than 3 months if I remember. Was able to have sex again within a week.

I certainly didn't lose weight after having it done but I wasn't coming off hormonal contraception so maybe that's why.

I have very briefly & occasionally wondered 'what if...' about the permanence of it particularly as I've met & married a new partner since being sterilised but tbh, at 40 & with 3 kids (one with SN) already the chances of me actually wanting another we're always pretty much zero, thankfully