How you'll feel after sterilization depends on your general health, the type of procedure you had, and how well you deal with pain. You may feel tired and your belly might hurt a little. You can sometimes feel dizzy, nauseous, crampy, or have pain in your belly.

What are the side effects of sterilization?

There are no documented medical side effects of female sterilization. The few complications that do occur during or following sterilization, such as infection or abscess of the wound, can generally be kept to a minimum if appropriate techniques are used and if the procedure if performed in an appropriate setting.

How long does it take to recover from sterilization?

Recovery from female sterilization

Recovery usually takes between two and five days. Your doctor will likely ask you to return for a follow-up appointment one week after the procedure.