
05-10-2003, 07:27 AM
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Getting "snipped" while young
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Originally posted by IceLore Also, my doctor refuses to even consider any type of permeant contraception, since I am only 21, even though I do not want children and live in mortal fear of becoming pregnant. [/B]
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Well, I had my tubes tied when I was 23. The way I did that was that I answered "no" when Planned Parenthood asked me "Did (I) want to ever have any (more) children?)" I asked them for a referral. They referred me to a gyn surgeon who had a reasonable feeling on the matter. He asked me what I would do if I changed my mind. I answered that I would adopt, most likely an older child. After trying to talk me out of it on the basis that I probably could not become pregnant based on the strange position of my uterus and tubes, and failing (having abortions or miscarriages does not sound like fun either), he scheduled it, and I have never been sorry. I am now 40.
You may have a doctor who does not believe in contraception, long term contraception, or who believes "all women (secretly) are chomping at the bit to become pregnant." It may violate his religious convictions. You may want to try Planned Parenthood or other pro-choice family planning clinic.
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