Family Planning Centre
171 Berkeley Street
Carlton 3053
Melbourne Australia
Phone: 61 3 9347 7036

1. You must have nothing to eat, drink, or smoke for 6 hours before your appointment - even if you are having a local anaesthetic.

2. Try to get a good nights sleep and do not drink excessive alcohol.

3. If you are taking any medication eg. for diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid problems or for any other reason ask your doctor's advice on how to take it or telephone the clinic and discuss it with the doctor. Similarly if you have asthma, bad flu or any other infection or medical condition please discuss it with your own doctor or the clinic doctor.

1. Referral letter

2. Your blood group card if you have one. If not, your blood group will be taken at the clinic during your visit.

3. Your Medicare card and health care card if you have one.

4. 2 sanitary pads and an extra pair of pants.

-On arrival your personal details will be recorded by the receptionist. You will then see the doctor who will discuss your situation with you and examine you. You will also see the anaesthetist and you may discuss any medical problems you may have with him or her.

-After your operation, you will spend some time in the recovery ward and when you have sufficiently recovered you may have some light refreshment.

-You should plan to stay in the clinic for between two to three hours.

-You should not drive for at least 10 hours after your operation.

-After your operation you will be given an advice sheet. Please follow the guidance carefully to ensure a trouble free recovery.