Learn about Family Planning Treatment in Turkey — how it works, who it is for, recovery timelines, and what to expect before and after surgery. Compare hospitals and doctors experienced in Family Planning and request assistance for cost estimates or appointments.

About Family Planning

Family planning, managed by an Obstetrics and Gynaecologist, is a comprehensive medical service focused on helping individuals and couples achieve their desired family size and spacing of children. It involves expert counseling, education, and the provision of safe, effective contraceptive methods tailored to a person's health, lifestyle, and reproductive goals. This includes discussing and prescribing options like birth control pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), implants, injections, and permanent sterilization procedures such as tubal ligation or vasectomy referrals. The specialist ensures informed choice, manages any side effects, and provides follow-up care, empowering patients to make confident decisions about their reproductive health and future.

Key Highlights

    Empowers individuals and couples to make informed choices about pregnancy timing and family size.Offers a wide range of reversible and permanent contraceptive options tailored to individual health and lifestyle.Provides expert medical supervision to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the chosen method.Includes comprehensive counseling on sexual health, fertility, and future pregnancy planning.Helps in managing or preventing health conditions that can be exacerbated by pregnancy.

Who is this surgery for?

  • Desire to delay or space pregnancies for personal, financial, or health reasons.
  • Medical conditions where pregnancy poses a significant health risk (e.g., certain heart diseases, severe hypertension).
  • Completion of desired family size and seeking permanent contraception.
  • Management of menstrual disorders (e.g., heavy bleeding, painful periods) with hormonal methods.
  • Need for reliable contraception while on medications that are harmful to a fetus.
  • Postpartum family planning to ensure optimal spacing between children.

How to prepare

  • Initial consultation with the gynaecologist to discuss medical history, lifestyle, and reproductive goals.
  • Undergoing a physical examination, which may include a pelvic exam and breast check.
  • Discussion of all available contraceptive options, including their mechanisms, efficacy, and potential side effects.
  • For certain methods (like IUD insertion), screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may be recommended.
  • No specific fasting or medication changes are typically required for counseling or most contraceptive prescriptions.
  • For surgical procedures like sterilization, pre-operative tests (blood work, ECG) and fasting instructions will be provided.

Risks & possible complications

  • Side effects specific to the chosen method (e.g., irregular bleeding, headaches, or mood changes with hormonal contraceptives).
  • Risk of method failure, though very low with correct and consistent use.
  • For IUDs: rare risks of expulsion, perforation of the uterus, or infection at insertion.
  • For surgical sterilization: standard surgical risks like infection, bleeding, or anesthesia complications.
  • Potential for regret, especially with permanent methods, highlighting the importance of thorough counseling.
  • Very rare but serious risks like blood clots with certain hormonal methods in susceptible individuals.

Recovery & hospital stay

  • For counseling and prescriptions (pills, patches, rings): no recovery time; normal activities can resume immediately.
  • After IUD or implant insertion: mild cramping and spotting for a few days; strenuous activity may be limited for 24-48 hours.
  • After surgical sterilization (tubal ligation): rest is advised for a few days, with avoidance of heavy lifting for 1-2 weeks.
  • Follow-up appointments are scheduled to check device placement (for IUDs/implants) or surgical wounds and to address any concerns.
  • Patients are advised on warning signs that require immediate medical attention, such as severe pain, fever, or heavy bleeding.
  • Continuous methods require annual check-ups to ensure ongoing suitability and health.
  • checked Typical hospital stay: 0 days (outpatient) to 1 day
  • checked Expected recovery time: 0 days to 1-2 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are considering family planning in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.

Procedure cost in other countries

Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for family planning compare across other countries where we have data.

Country Estimated cost range Typical stay Recovery time View details
India USD 6 – USD 551 0 days (outpatient) to 1 day ~ 0 days to 1-2 weeks Know More
Turkey USD 41 – USD 4,098 0 days (outpatient) to 1 day ~ 0 days to 1-2 weeks Know More

Top hospitals for Family Planning in Turkey

These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated obstetrics and gynaecology teams and experience managing patients undergoing family planning.

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Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir

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Liv Hospital Ankara

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Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv

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PATIENT REVIEW

David Verma, a 32-year-old software engineer,...

David Verma, a 32-year-old software engineer, and his wife Priya, 30, have a 3-year-old daughter. After a difficult pregnancy and emergency C-section with their first child, Priya's obstetrician advised against future pregnancies due to a uterine anomaly. They are a loving, devoted family who feel their family is complete but are anxious about permanent contraception. David, wanting to take responsibility for family planning and spare Priya further surgical risk, sought a vasectomy. His GP referred him to a urologist who confirmed he was an excellent candidate. The 15-minute no-scalpel vasectomy was performed under local anaesthesia. David experienced mild soreness and swelling for about a week, managing it with ice packs and over-the-counter pain relief. After two follow-up semen analyses confirmed zero sperm count, they felt a profound sense of relief and security. David's initial anxiety about the procedure's permanence was replaced by pride in taking a proactive step for his family's health and future. He and Priya feel closer, freed from the fear of an unintended pregnancy that could jeopardize Priya's health.

Obstetrics and Gynaecologists for Family Planning

Explore experienced obstetrics and gynaecologists who regularly perform family planning and provide pre- and post-operative care in Turkey.

Dr. Shahla Valizada
  • 11 Years Experience
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecologist
Speaks: English, Turkish
Consult Charge ₹ 15000
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December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Liv Hospital Ankara, Istanbul

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Dr. Shahla Valizada
  • 11 Years Experience
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecologist
Speaks: English, Turkish
Consult Charge ₹ 15000
Available Tomorrow
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Liv Hospital Ankara, Istanbul

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Dr. Shahla Valizada
  • 11 Years Experience
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecologist
Speaks: English, Turkish
Consult Charge ₹ 15000
Available Tomorrow
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Liv Hospital Ankara, Istanbul

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Dr. Shahla Valizada
  • 11 Years Experience
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecologist
Speaks: English, Turkish
Consult Charge ₹ 15000
Available Tomorrow
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Liv Hospital Ankara, Istanbul

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Dr. Hasan Terzi
  • 19 Years Experience
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecologist
Speaks: English, Turkish
Consult Charge ₹ 15000
Available Tomorrow
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Liv Hospital Ankara, Istanbul

OPD-desk synced • Updated
Dr. Hasan Terzi
  • 19 Years Experience
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecologist
Speaks: English, Turkish
Consult Charge ₹ 15000
Available Tomorrow
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Liv Hospital Ankara, Istanbul

OPD-desk synced • Updated
Dr. Hasan Terzi
  • 19 Years Experience
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecologist
Speaks: English, Turkish
Consult Charge ₹ 15000
Available Tomorrow
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Liv Hospital Ankara, Istanbul

OPD-desk synced • Updated
Dr. Hasan Terzi
  • 19 Years Experience
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecologist
Speaks: English, Turkish
Consult Charge ₹ 15000
Available Tomorrow
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Liv Hospital Ankara, Istanbul

OPD-desk synced • Updated
Dr. Hasan Terzi
  • 19 Years Experience
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecologist
Speaks: English, Turkish
Consult Charge ₹ 15000
Available Tomorrow
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Liv Hospital Ankara, Istanbul

OPD-desk synced • Updated
Dr. Hasan Terzi
  • 19 Years Experience
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecologist
Speaks: English, Turkish
Consult Charge ₹ 15000
Available Tomorrow
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Liv Hospital Ankara, Istanbul

OPD-desk synced • Updated
Dr. Hasan Terzi
  • 19 Years Experience
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecologist
Speaks: English, Turkish
Consult Charge ₹ 15000
Available Tomorrow
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Liv Hospital Ankara, Istanbul

OPD-desk synced • Updated
Dr. Hasan Terzi
  • 19 Years Experience
  • Obstetrics and Gynaecologist
Speaks: English, Turkish
Consult Charge ₹ 15000
Available Tomorrow
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Liv Hospital Ankara, Istanbul

OPD-desk synced • Updated