Female Sterilisation

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Hi,

I'm 23, and I want sterilising. I know the doctor will be reluctant, but I am certain. My body, my life, my choice.
I have 2 children, 1 boy 1 girl, girl is high care needs, suspected ASD and non verbal. I don't want anymore children, even if I did, I wouldn't cope.

If you have been sterilised, what was the conversation between you and your doctor? How did you fight against them saying no? Thank you

Bumping for you

Until you get a referral can have the implant?

If hormonal contraception disagrees with you I hope that will strengthen your case.

It took 2 years and a female gynaecologist to agree to my being sterilised at 37! I had 2 children, the youngest at 35, suffered a PPH and almost died and was certain I didn’t want any more. I was talked into getting a long term implant which sent me bonkers, but it was on my 3rd Gynae visits when a female locus was standing in that I felt listened to. I told her I was suicidal, which I was, and within 2 weeks I had the op and the implant removed.

I had an appointment with a consultant following a MMC at 15 weeks and said I had been referred for female sterilisation and he was even trying to suggest other methods.
I'm 33, I've got 2 kids and had the trauma of the MMC, there is no way I want anymore kids.
Every thing be suggested I had a reason (pill gave me headaches/weight gain), don't want IUD or coil inserted into me etc. eventually he accepted.

I've got an appointment at gynae next week but unsure what the next steps are.

There's no harm in asking, I think you've got a strong argument

Hi. I'm 38, just had my second child and feel too old and too broke to want more, ever. My husband is only 29 and just doesn't want the snip yet and I cant force him. No other contraception agrees with me and together we are super fertile. So I asked my GP and female sterilisation. I was referred to gynecologist which was a 4 month wait I've just had the initial consultation and whilst they went through all other options, ultimately we're happy to sign me off for having the procedure, physical examination pending.
You can self refer, so if gp isn't listening ask to do that. The psychological element is more important than the physical and I do think they are right tknquestion your age. You still have another up to 20 yrs potentially of baby making and your whole life could be different then and this procedure is not reversible, and whilst thay can be attempted the NHS won't pay.
I don't wish to be patronising but having lived a life I know that things can change. I was happily married and was adamant I didn't want kids, I considered this procedure then. At 34 my world blew up and by 35 I was in a new relationship and knew I really wanted kids with him, I now have 2 which wouldn't have been possible had I had the procedure. I know you alreadybhave your babies, but you have young life to live yet that personally I really would advise you to seek Other options. Could your partner have the snip? Far lower risk than the women's version and reversible. Good luck.