Do not douche for at least 6 hours after sex. Leave a diaphragm or cap in place for at least 6 hours, but not longer than 24 hours for a diaphragm or 48 hours for a cap. Providers should fit a diaphragm or cap, explain how to put it in and take it out, let the client try putting it in, and check that it is in place. You may also be given medicine to help you relax. The procedure takes less than 20 minutes.
Most women can leave the clinic in a few hours.
There are two female sterilization procedures. Describe only what is available. Do not lift anything heavy for a week. He or she moves the womb to bring each fallopian tube to the opening. This may cause discomfort.