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. You also might look for a family planning clinic in your area.
Clinics usually charge less than private doctors, and they sometimes offer fees based on income.
For information about help with payment, contact your local board of social services or welfare office. After the operation you will rest in the recovery room for a while. If you have had local anesthesia, you should be able to go home after about an hour. If you have had general or spinal anesthesia, you will be asked to stay longer, maybe even overnight. You may have body aches and some soreness around your incision for a few days.