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FEMALE STERILISATION (MICRO-INSERTS): WHERE TO GET IT AND ITS COSTS?
What can I expect after the micro-inserts have been put in place?
When the micro-inserts are being put in place, or just after the procedure, you may have some cramping like period cramps, and some bleeding. You may even feel sick for a little while, but these feelings normally don’t last very long. Some women don’t feel anything much at all. Any pain or discomfort in your abdomen, or bleeding from your vagina should be over within three days.
During the three months it takes for the Fallopian tubes to become completely blocked, you will not be able to rely on the micro-inserts for contraception. You will need to use some other method to protect you from getting pregnant if you have sex during this time, so talk to your doctor about this before the procedure.
Three months after the procedure you may be asked to have a special kind of X-ray to make sure the Fallopian tubes are blocked. Your doctor will explain it to you. Some doctors no longer feel this test is necessary and don’t do it routinely. Once you have been told the procedure has been successful you can stop using any other method of contraception.
Where do you get micro-inserts?
You must see your general practitioner or a doctor at a Family Planning Centre to get a referral to a specialist who has been trained to do the procedure. You will go to a public or private
hospital to have the procedure.
What do micro-inserts cost?
The cost for two micro-inserts is about $1,100.00. If you are in a medical fund you can claim the cost of micro-inserts and hospital fees, depending on the level of your cover. If you are not in a fund you will need to ask the doctor about the cost You will need to pay for the micro-inserts themselves and probably have to pay the difference between the specialist’s fee and the Medicare rebate. Be sure to sort out the costs before you book in for surgery, and to check first with your health fund if you are thinking of making a claim through them.
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