Poll of the Day > I've decided that as soon as I turn 21 I am going to be permanently sterilized

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Bilateral Salpingectomy, the complete removal of both fallopian tubes. It's better than a litigation (tying the tubes) because there is no chance for an egtopic pregnancy (egg is fertilized in the tubes), which can be extremely deadly

I'm excited :3
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do you have to be 21 to do it?

Zikten posted...

do you have to be 21 to do it?

Nah, I could get it done now at 18. But then my insurance wouldn't be paying for it
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Reminder that when Jen got sterilized it literally destroyed her life.

good luck finding a doctor that'll do that for you at 21. i'd start researching childfree friendly doctors now because you're going to have a difficult time finding a doctor that'll sterilize a fertile 21 year old that's never had a child or been married.

Zikten posted...

do you have to be 21 to do it?

i mean legally you could do it whenever but doctors are very hesitant to sterilize young women that have never had children. or really even if you're like 30 if you've never had kids most doctors will refuse and just tell you to go on a semi-permanent form of birth control.
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Good luck finding a doctor that will do that for you. Apparently none will ever do it because sometimes people try and sue them 20-30 years later and are sometimes successful. And they just don't want that looming over them.
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Blightzkrieg posted...

Reminder that when Jen got sterilized it literally destroyed her life.

Destroyed seems kind of dramatic lol

Jen0125 posted...

good luck finding a doctor that'll do that for you at 21. i'd start researching childfree friendly doctors now because you're going to have a difficult time finding a doctor that'll sterilize a fertile 21 year old that's never had a child or been married.

Zikten posted...

do you have to be 21 to do it?

i mean legally you could do it whenever but doctors are very hesitant to sterilize young women that have never had children. or really even if you're like 30 if you've never had kids most doctors will refuse and just tell you to go on a semi-permanent form of birth control.

I've already done my research and have found dozens of doctors in my area that have preformed sterilization procedures on women younger than 25. I think that I'll find someone, even if I have to go through 50 doctors to do it
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Mario_VS_DK posted...

Good luck finding a doctor that will do that for you. Apparently none will ever do it because sometimes people try and sue them 20-30 years later and are sometimes successful. And they just don't want that looming over them.

I already have :3

The two doctors I'm going to go to first have preformed sterilization operations on women who were 22 and 19, respectively
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You won't know if a doctor will do it until you get the consultation. And I'd really look into whether your insurance will cover elective sterilization as a 21 year old. Most don't.
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Harpie posted...

Mario_VS_DK posted...

Good luck finding a doctor that will do that for you. Apparently none will ever do it because sometimes people try and sue them 20-30 years later and are sometimes successful. And they just don't want that looming over them.

I already have :3

The two doctors I'm going to go to first have preformed sterilization operations on women who were 22 and 19, respectively

But do you know the circumstances as to why they did the procedure or just the age?
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Harpie posted...

Blightzkrieg posted...

Reminder that when Jen got sterilized it literally destroyed her life.

Destroyed seems kind of dramatic lol

Jen0125 posted...

good luck finding a doctor that'll do that for you at 21. i'd start researching childfree friendly doctors now because you're going to have a difficult time finding a doctor that'll sterilize a fertile 21 year old that's never had a child or been married.

Zikten posted...

do you have to be 21 to do it?

i mean legally you could do it whenever but doctors are very hesitant to sterilize young women that have never had children. or really even if you're like 30 if you've never had kids most doctors will refuse and just tell you to go on a semi-permanent form of birth control.

I've already done my research and have found dozens of doctors in my area that have preformed sterilization procedures on women younger than 25. I think that I'll find someone, even if I have to go through 50 doctors to do it

if you are adamant that you dont ever want kids then do it but I also suggest on the off chance that you do change your mind that you also freeze some eggs which you could then donate or sell to someone who wants kids but cannot have kids.
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GIMME ATTENTION FOR MY GENDER

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You never want kids? Or you just prefer raw sex without any risks?
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Jen0125 posted...

You won't know if a doctor will do it until you get the consultation. And I'd really look into whether your insurance will cover elective sterilization as a 21 year old. Most don't.

I know, that's why I have a long list of doctors. And I know 100% that my insurance will cover it

Jen0125 posted...

But do you know the circumstances as to why they did the procedure or just the age?

The 19 year old was at very high risk for passing down a crippling type of syndrome. I'm not sure about the other one
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Harpie posted...

The 19 year old was at very high risk for passing down a crippling type of syndrome

Oh. Yeah that sucks...
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Locke90 posted...

if you are adamant that you dont ever want kids then do it but I also suggest on the off chance that you do change your mind that you also freeze some eggs which you could then donate or sell to someone who wants kids but cannot have kids.

Ehhh, if I really wanted kids in the future I could adopt. One of the reasons I want to be sterile is to not pass on my genes lol

pizz posted...

GIMME ATTENTION FOR MY GENDER

-op

lol you sounds like a crybaby

FellWolf posted...

You never want kids? Or you just prefer raw sex without any risks?

I don't want kids. I have plenty of reason not too lol
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Harpie posted...

I know, that's why I have a long list of doctors. And I know 100% that my insurance will cover it

i really doubt it will but good luck

Harpie posted...

The 19 year old was at very high risk for passing down a crippling type of syndrome. I'm not sure about the other one

okay so extenuating circumstances that you don't have. or if you do have haven't said.
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Jen0125 posted...

i really doubt it will but good luck

okay so extenuating circumstances that you don't have. or if you do have haven't said.

Why? I've looked at their policy and it states that sterilization procedures will be fully covered on persons 21 and up. I've also called them to be sure.

Eh, I have my own compelling reasons :)
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i mean i really don't think you need a reason outside of "i don't want to have kids" or "i want to have the procedure"

doctors and insurance just make it difficult.

again, good luck.
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Harpie posted...

Jen0125 posted...

i really doubt it will but good luck

okay so extenuating circumstances that you don't have. or if you do have haven't said.

Why? I've looked at their policy and it states that sterilization procedures will be fully covered on persons 21 and up. I've also called them to be sure.

Eh, I have my own compelling reasons :)

Jen is calling you a lying liar. Are you going to stand for that?
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Metal_Mario99 posted...

Jen is calling you a lying liar. Are you going to stand for that?

i sure am not.
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Thats awesome. Babies are stinky and annoying.
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Yeah a childless unwed 21 year old female is not just going to walk into a doctor and get the ok for sterilization
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16 years ago I wanted to get sterilized but the word out there was that there was basically no chance of me finding anyone who would do it for me. Even as a married woman. Ended up having to go with male sterilization instead, which they don't even blink at.
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hope you have a doctor that likes you. they wont do it to people who havent had kids and are under 30. source: myself, ive tried a few times in my 20's
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My gf wants to get sterilized as well.
It's a massive pain in the ass if you're under 30.

this chick just wants to take hot loads
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shadowsword87 posted...

My gf wants to get sterilized as well.
It's a massive pain in the ass if you're under 30.

Isnt a massive pain the ass another way to avoid pregnancy :P
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TheCyborgNinja posted...

Isnt a massive pain the ass another way to avoid pregnancy :P

She has vagina problems that I'm not 100% sure what they are, all I know is that her cramps are worse than normal and she can produce cysts.
It's for pain, not for babies.

Zangulus posted...

I think you need to find a new doctor...

Welcome to a small town where the doctors gave her shit for having sex.
It's not good.

shadowsword87 posted...

TheCyborgNinja posted...

Isnt a massive pain the ass another way to avoid pregnancy :P

She has vagina problems that I'm not 100% sure what they are, all I know is that her cramps are worse than normal and she can produce cysts.
It's for pain, not for babies.

http://www.dictionary.com/browse/joking
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I realize that, but I just want to shut down anyone giving crap over it.

shadowsword87 posted...

TheCyborgNinja posted...

Isnt a massive pain the ass another way to avoid pregnancy :P

She has vagina problems that I'm not 100% sure what they are, all I know is that her cramps are worse than normal and she can produce cysts.
It's for pain, not for babies.

probably PCOS but most sterilization methods will not address that, she should look into hormonal contraceptives to manage symptoms and prevent cysts
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Doctor Foxx posted...

shadowsword87 posted...

TheCyborgNinja posted...

Isnt a massive pain the ass another way to avoid pregnancy :P

She has vagina problems that I'm not 100% sure what they are, all I know is that her cramps are worse than normal and she can produce cysts.
It's for pain, not for babies.

probably PCOS but most sterilization methods will not address that, she should look into hormonal contraceptives to manage symptoms and prevent cysts

Thats honestly pretty scary. I think my cousin ended up getting a hysterectomy due to continued cyst woes.
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Well, ovarian cysts could be taken care of by removing the ovaries... But they tend to hate to do that because it messes up your hormones really badly.
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Maybe at least try and have some eggs frozen just in case you do change your mind later. 21 feels quite young to be making such irreversible decisions like that.
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TheCyborgNinja posted...

Doctor Foxx posted...

shadowsword87 posted...

TheCyborgNinja posted...

Isnt a massive pain the ass another way to avoid pregnancy :P

She has vagina problems that I'm not 100% sure what they are, all I know is that her cramps are worse than normal and she can produce cysts.
It's for pain, not for babies.

probably PCOS but most sterilization methods will not address that, she should look into hormonal contraceptives to manage symptoms and prevent cysts

Thats honestly pretty scary. I think my cousin ended up getting a hysterectomy due to continued cyst woes.

it is, I have PCOS myself and sometimes you can feel a cyst rupture, it's fucking awful and there's very little that can be done

right now i have a pretty good one (or maybe two) growing on my right ovary. i can feel it. it's gonna go one day or i'll end up like one of those people with the giant cysts needing surgery.
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Moonjay posted...

Well, ovarian cysts could be taken care of by removing the ovaries... But they tend to hate to do that because it messes up your hormones really badly.

Men have it pretty easy by comparison. We have our own problems, but they dont seem as bad on paper.
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TheCyborgNinja posted...

Moonjay posted...

Well, ovarian cysts could be taken care of by removing the ovaries... But they tend to hate to do that because it messes up your hormones really badly.

Men have it pretty easy by comparison. We have our own problems, but they dont seem as bad on paper.

men have testicular torsion which is bad

but women can have ovarian torsion too and cyst growth can lead to ovarian torsion which will render you sterile if not dead
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I feel really lucky. I have PCOS and I had a few painful cysts but they were a pretty dull pain... And I haven't had a problem since I went on birth control ever so many years ago.

It amuses me to have a vasectomized husband AND birth control pills. So much nope for babies.
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Moonjay posted...

I feel really lucky. I have PCOS and I had a few painful cysts but they were a pretty dull pain... And I haven't had a problem since I went on birth control ever so many years ago.

It amuses me to have a vasectomized husband AND birth control pills. So much nope for babies.

Weve talked about me getting snipped, but my dad had chronic prostate infections for years so Im super afraid to do it, because I take after him for a lot of things, genetically, and worry Id be predisposed. Im apparently prone to bladder infections (Ive had four, and for men one is unusual).
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Moonjay posted...

I feel really lucky. I have PCOS and I had a few painful cysts but they were a pretty dull pain... And I haven't had a problem since I went on birth control ever so many years ago.

It amuses me to have a vasectomized husband AND birth control pills. So much nope for babies.

hormonal oral contraceptives made me just... well, not good for my mental state.

i got mirena which has mixed results for PCOS women. It didn't seem to make it any worse for me anyway
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It's a shame that no doctor is willing to sterilize a young woman who doesn't want to have children, but they'll all kill an unborn baby for a box of donuts and a poke in the eye.
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Metal_Mario99 posted...

It's a shame that no doctor is willing to sterilize a young woman who doesn't want to have children, but they'll all kill an unborn baby for a box of donuts and a poke in the eye.

Yep that's exactly how it works and was totally relevant to this topic

TC, would you do me a favor? Harvest the eggs you're not using, put them in a bucket, and have the surgeon rub one out into it. Then let the hundreds of thousands of God Certified Babies dry up and go to baby hell.

Metal_Mario99 posted...

It's a shame that no doctor is willing to sterilize a young woman who doesn't want to have children, but they'll all kill an unborn baby for a box of donuts and a poke in the eye.

I want to make guys like this snap and go on a crusade over total nonsense.
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I can see having egtopic pregnancies taken care of, but what about the ectopic ones?

Also, good luck. My coworker is 32 and still cant find a doctor that will agree to a sterilization procedure.

blogfaqs lol
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Posting in this topic too before it goes out of fashion
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