Female sterilizations

Sterilizations are not included in the statutory care guarantee, except in situations where other contraceptive methods are medically deemed to be unsuitable. For a sterilization evaluation, you need a referral to our gynecological outpatient clinic and a ST1 medical certificate.

You can receive the referral and ST1 medical certificate for sterilization from your health center, occupational or student health care, or private service provider. According to Finnish law, we can perform a sterilization with the consent of 1–2 physicians or the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (Valvira).