Sometimes, the cut ends of the tube join together by themselves. Sometimes a woman was already pregnant at the time the operation was done. A tubal pregnancy is when the fetus grows in the fallopian tube instead of the uterus. If you think you are pregnant after you have had a sterilization, call your doctor right away, because a tubal pregnancy is dangerous and needs emergency medical care. The total cost will include doctor's fees, medical tests, counseling, hospital or clinic fees, medication, anesthesia, and a follow-up checkup.
Costs vary from doctor to doctor and in different parts of the country.
The doctor, clinic, or hospital should tell you in advance how much the operation will cost. Operations that do not require an overnight stay in the hospital are less expensive. General and spinal anesthesia may be more expensive than local anesthesia. Many insurance companies pay for sterilization, but check with your own company to make sure. You might arrange payment through medical insurance, Medicaid, or a military plan.