Sterilization is the procedure of making some object free of live bacteria or other microorganisms (usually by heat or chemical means) synonyms: sterilization. types: pasteurisation, pasteurization.
How Much Does Sterilization Cost In South Africa
Before the development of this procedure, female sterilization required an overnight stay in the hospital, at a cost that made it unaffordable for many. The new procedure costs R300.
At what age can you get sterilized in South Africa?
Persons capable of consenting
(3) (a) Sterilisation may not be performed on a person who is under the age of 18 years except where failure to do so would jeopardize the person’s life or seriously impair his or her physical health.
Where can I do sterilization in South Africa?
To the local fertility/family planning clinic.
To the fertility clinic at a pharmacy.
To the medical doctor.
To the gynecologist.
Can sterilization be reversed in South Africa?
Yes, there is a procedure called the “tubal ligation reversal”, which involves untying or reconnecting the fallopian tubes.
How much does male sterilization cost in South Africa?
Surgeon’s fee: R4 690
Patients on Medical Aid will be required to pay the surgeon’s fee for the vasectomy in full 7 days prior to the date of the procedure.
This total amount is: R4 690 and can be paid by EFT, credit card, or cash.
What are the requirements for female sterilization?
The regulations prohibit sterilization of women younger than 21 years and of women with mental disabilities, require waiting periods between the time of consent and the sterilization procedure (currently, a 30-day waiting period), and require the use of a standardized consent form 22.