Permanent sterilization is a very popular birth control method in America. Having your tubes tied surgically or via a method like Essure or Adiana offers effective pregnancy protection for the rest of your reproductive years and lacks major side effects.
Yet, you should carefully consider if a tubal ligation is right for you as some women who get their tubes tied later regret this decision. Though a tubal can sometimes be reversed, a tubal reversal is a major surgical procedure.
Given that this is such a big decision (if you have had your tubes tied or are thinking about it), please share your decision-making process.
Happy... Most of the Time
I was most petrified about having to undergo surgery to have my tubes tied. It seemed more fair that my husband had a vasectomy since that isn’t as invasive (we fought about that constantly). D…
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No Regrets!
I did not have any major fears (other than having to undergo surgery). My advice to those deciding on have your tubes tied is to do your research about all the tubal ligation methods available - as m…
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Nonsurgical Tubal
None - I wasn't scared because I'd done my research, I'd just turned 40, and I knew this was the best decision for me. The only delay was the time between my consultation appointment and the procedur…
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Still Considering Tubal Ligation
Antichoice doctors and politicians who think they have the right to dictate what I do with my body. i never want to be pregnant, give birth, or raise children ever. Tubal ligation is one of the best …
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No Regrets on Getting My Tubes Tied
I got to say I wasn't scared . I think I was excited because I knew I couldn't get pregnant anymore. I didn't have worries anymore. When your ready you will know. Because I knew when I turn 40. I did…
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My Tubal Ligation Story
I didn't feel I was afraid of anything, it was my choice, I didn't really give my fiancé a say in it. We have 2 kids girl and boy. My daughter is 12 she is the youngest. I just can't start over,…
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Non-Surgical Permanent Birth Control
None. I wanted a tubal ligation when my last child was born (I was 24 at the time, he is now 18) and I was refused because of my age--even though I'd already had two children before age 20. When I wa…
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A Better Future
I was most afraid of the possibility of regretting my decision because to mean regret is one of the worst feelings to have. And sometimes it follows you. My advice would be to look at your life and m…
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Got My Tubes Tied
I have been refused continuously by multiple doctors claiming I'm too young (I'm currently 32 with no kids), as well as refusal based on my husband's sudden desire for children after 12 years. Despit…
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My Tubal Ligation
There were no obstacles this was not my choice. I have daily regrets in listening to someone that was just trying to hurt me. But I was blinded at the time and could not see what was ahead of me. I w…
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Why I Chose Essure
Really look into side effects of Essure. If you get Essure and having pain in lower area have the HSG done or done again. Also if missing having CT done to make sure that it is not floating around.Af…
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Not Yet!
Post tubal ligation syndrome, or ovarian isolation is a serious condition that can happen as a result of tubal ligation, Essure, or Adiana. If you have had one of these procedures and you feel fine, …
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I Want Another Baby!
I have 2 boys and I want my girl! Third times a charm right! Before I found out that I was allergic to birth control, we decided that we would have another one in about 3 years - that way there all w…
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It Was Not My Choice
I DID NOT WANT IT DONE!!! I was forced to do it and had thought that I would talk to the Dr ALONE at some point to tell him what was being done. My husband gave me no choice in this. The first Dr ref…
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Happy with 2 Kids and My Tied Tubes!
It was the best thing I could do. Before I wanted To have children I always struggled with taking birth control. I NEVER want to think of birth control again. I would just make sure to do what's righ…
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