Female sterilisation

[Monket]

Any success (or horror!) stories? Any tips for getting somewhere with this with the GP? Am seriously considering this after the recent arrival of DC3.

Had it a few years ago. Keyhole surgery, under GA. Home later that day, recovered quickly, think only needed paracetamol twice the next day, after that was fine in terms of pain. Took a few days recover from the GA, was a bit wiped from that alright. Delighted I had it done.

Thanks - did you get much pushback from the GP etc to get referred for it?

I’m not in the U.K., so the system is a bit different. I struggled with the surgeon though, I first went about it in my mid-30s and was refused on the grounds I’d change my mind 🙄 but when I went again at 40 he agreed. (I’m childfree and I think that influenced the first refusal)

I did mine as part of my second c section. I was under GA anyway. No symptoms at all (beyond the c section), I've basically only got their word they've done it (in a good way)!

I'm so immensely relieved I've done it. I've found pregnancy and birth and the postpartum period quite traumatic both times. Sometimes I remember about the sterilisation and it's like a mini wave of reassurance - I won't ever go through that again!

I'm "only" 34 but I didn't get anyone trying to change my mind. Every health professional thought it was an excellent idea. One even said "well done". I think they took one look at my notes and how badly I coped first time and thought "thank F we won't ever see her again in Maternity" lol

I had mine done at 28 after my 2nd my GP was really supportive after a bad bout of postnatal depression.

I had mine last year. No push back from GP other than to ask why me not my DH, was happy with my response and referred me no problem. Waited about a year. Keyhole surgery, day case, home by test time, needed ibuprofen and paracetamol for a few days and felt delicate for 5-7 days, didn't drive for two weeks but other than all good and no problems.

I had mine years ago. Didn't see my GP though as I requested it at my 12 week check up with the obstetrician. He said he would have suggested it if I hadn't mentioned it.

DD asked for one and her GP refused to refer her as she was still young. He tried to get her to use the mirena coil instead. Guess who's husband had a vasectomy 😂

Had it done.
Asked the GP - reffered straight away 0 questions. I was 31 with 3 kids and married.

About a year wait and I was then sent to a private hospital which was a luxury I have never experienced. It was amazing.

I was drugged up waking up from the surgery but once I fought off the anesthetic I went home and didn't take a single pain killer. There was no pain.
The only feeling I had was when I was laying down and pulled myself up my abdomen felt like I'd been to the gym.

I had this refused by my NHS trust; GP was happy to refer but trust said no because at 35 I’m too young apparently and only have 2 DC; it also seemed that because I’ve never accidentally got pregnant on contraception that it worked for me even though i don’t really get on with the ones I’ve tried

Hmm interesting. I’m 33 with three DC, and a DH who won’t even discuss the possibility of a vasectomy (a topic for another thread!). Have my reasons for not wanting LARC or other solutions. I’ll raise this at the postnatal check I guess.

Had mine at 28, no kids, not married but in LTR. GP obviously wasn’t keen and we had a bit of a discussion. I think my winning argument was asking him whether, if he refused, I could count on him signing off for any possible future abortions ☹️.