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Reader Stories: What Led to Your Decision to Get Your Tubes Tied (or is preventing it)?

Have you had a tubal or are thinking about having one? Tubal ligation is forever, so you should be sure of this choice.

How do you know that its time for permanent sterilization?

Sadly, some women who get their tubes tied later regret this choice.

Given that this is such a big decision (if you've had your tubes tied or are considering it), please share your decision-making process. What led to your decision to get your tubes tied or what is preventing you from making this decision? If you have had a tubal, how do you feel about your decision now?

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What is Your Tubal Ligation Status?*

Have you already had your tubes tied? If so, which method did you use - surgical, Essure, Adiana, laparoscopic, etc?

Obstacles in Your Tubal Decision*

Haven't had a tubal: what's stopping you? If you've had one, what were you most scared of? What advice would you give?

What I'd Do Differently*

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Do you have any regrets about having your tubes tied? How do you feel about your permanent sterilization now?

What Were/Are Some of the Factors in Your Decision?*

What was Most Helpful in Making Your Tubal Decision?

How Did You Know It Was “Time” for Permanent Measures?

Did You Have One Single Deciding Factor?

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