About Hysteroscopy Sterilization
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive procedure with no abdominal incisions or general anesthesia typically required.Permanent and highly effective form of birth control, with a success rate over 99%.Outpatient procedure, often allowing you to return home the same day.Faster recovery and less post-procedural pain compared to laparoscopic tubal ligation.Does not involve hormones, eliminating side effects associated with hormonal contraceptives.Does not interfere with menstrual cycles or ovarian function./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Women who desire permanent, non-hormonal contraception and have completed their families.
- Patients for whom pregnancy poses a significant health risk (e.g., certain heart conditions, severe hypertension).
- Women with a contraindication to estrogen-containing contraceptives.
- As an alternative for patients seeking sterilization but wishing to avoid abdominal surgery (contraindications to laparoscopy).
- Patients who have decided against long-term reversible contraceptives like IUDs.
How to prepare
- A thorough consultation with a reproductive medicine specialist to discuss permanence, effectiveness, and alternatives.
- Pregnancy test to confirm you are not pregnant at the time of the procedure.
- The procedure is ideally scheduled during the first week after your menstrual period.
- You may be advised to take a pain reliever like ibuprofen about an hour before the procedure.
- Your doctor will review your medical history and any medications you are taking.
- You will need to arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure.
Risks & possible complications
- Procedure failure or incorrect placement, requiring a repeat procedure or alternative method.
- Perforation of the uterus (rare).
- Infection or pelvic inflammatory disease.
- Pregnancy (ectopic or intrauterine) if the procedure fails, which carries significant risk.
- Post-procedural pain or cramping.
- Nausea or vasovagal reaction during the procedure.
- Expulsion of the implants.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Most women can resume normal, non-strenuous activities within 24 hours.
- You may experience mild to moderate cramping and light spotting or watery discharge for a few days.
- Use sanitary pads, not tampons, and avoid sexual intercourse for about one week or as advised.
- An alternative form of contraception (like condoms) must be used until a confirmatory test (usually a hysterosalpingogram or HSG) at 3 months proves the tubes are blocked.
- Attend all follow-up appointments for the essential confirmation test to ensure effectiveness.
- Contact your doctor immediately for signs of infection like fever, severe pain, or heavy bleeding.
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Typical hospital stay: 0 days (Outpatient)
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Expected recovery time: 1-3 days for normal activity; 3 months for full confirmation
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering hysteroscopy sterilization in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with ivf and reproductive medicine departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform hysteroscopy sterilization. MediFyr helps you compare ivf and reproductive medicines and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for hysteroscopy sterilization compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | USD 489 – USD 979 | 0 days (Outpatient) | ~ 1-3 days for normal activity; 3 months for full confirmation | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 3,624 – USD 7,247 | 0 days (Outpatient) | ~ 1-3 days for normal activity; 3 months for full confirmation | Know More |
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