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sterilization at 23 years old?

I'm a 23 year old female,I have been thinking about making myself sterile, I have had 5 pregnancies, lost 3 and had 2, I found out I'm currently pregnant again, which is very scary because I have recently lost one not long ago but this is not part of my question. I was wondering how possible it would be to find a doctor that would do the procedure since I'm only 23. I have fallen very depressed at the fact that I am so very fertile, and that I have lost 3 children in the past 5 years.

Just looking for some advice, any at all is greatly appreciated.

Update:

I was on the pill before this pregnancy, tried the patch (gained lots of weight), IUD (bled nastily for 6 months straight, got an infection had to take it out) depo shot when I was a teen. I'm just looking into this topic a bit more :)

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  • LAZMUM
    Lv 6
    1 decade ago
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    I to had 5 miscarriages 2 pregnancies were twins so that is 3 pregnancies,I was very fertile but couldn't carry easily the 2 I managed to carry I was on bed rest for most of my pregnancy.I was sterilised at 23 they never wanted to do it but because I was sure I couldn't go through another pregnancy & because I even got pregnant on the pill & IUD they did it.Perhaps you could find a sympathetic Dr.to do it that knows about your history & because you feel so depressed about it.I don't know if you are going to wait & see if this pregnancy is going to be viable & have the procedure after but you need to talk to someone in a Professional capacity to talk about your depression before you do something you regret.

    Please be sure it's hard to do a reversal & really think about your options mine wasn't has easy as they are now.Hope it helps.Good Luck.

  • 1 decade ago

    Talk to your OB/Gyn doctor. Some states have pretty strict laws regulating female sterilization. I used to live in a state that required me to be of a certain age, to have already had a certain number of children, and to get my husband's permission for the surgery. All this will vary depending on where you live.

    It sounds like you are distraught over your miscarriages. Having a miscarriage is traumatic, and it's no wonder you don't want to risk going through that again. The problem is, being upset about something usually causes you to not be able to think very clearly about it.

    In other words, maybe your desire to get sterilized is coming from your gut feelings instead of from your rational mind. It's never good to act on your gut feelings alone, especially when you're considering a permanent action like sterilization.

    I'm not saying getting sterilized isn't right for you, maybe it is or maybe it isn't, but I'd strongly encourage you to think long and hard before you make this move. Probably, your miscarriages have left you with some painful scars. Maybe counseling would be a very good idea, whether you decide to get sterilized or not. It sounds to me like you are in pain. Getting sterilized will not fix that pain. Please seek help, take care of yourself, and I hope you are able to heal.

    Give yourself some time to make this important decision, as much time as it takes. In the meantime, I wish you well during this pregnancy and hope you have a good outcome.

    Life is scary and painful, but you are not alone. (((hugs)))

  • Slug
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    its understandable that you would feel depressed after losing so many babies in the past. If you are happy with the 2 you have then yes you can opt for a sterilization, because of your circumstances a doctor will be willing to sterilize you however i think perhaps it may be a good idea to talk to your doctor anyway about these past losses Its never easy to lose a child. however there are other things like an implant or an injection or even a coil.

  • Q
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    I'm sorry about your losses. You can start asking doctors--they'll be more willing to do it knowing you are already a mother of 2. But another thing you should think about is getting an IUD. If you have one, then you won't have to ever worry about getting pregnant again, but the thing is easily removable to restore fertility if you change your mind.

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  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Infertility can be caused by a huge number of factors: hormone imbalance, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Endometriosis, Anovulatory Cycles, physical blockage, inadequate hormone production, short luteal phase, lack of lutenizing hormone, high levels or prolactin, and many others. How to get pregnant https://tr.im/hvtx8

    Poor nutrition often plays a major role, as does exposure to toxins. Age plays less of a role before menopause than was originally thought. While there are many wonderful naturally minded fertility specialists out there, in many cases it is not possible for them to test for and address any of these possible underlying issues.

  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    As you are so young you are right in saying that it would be difficult to find a doctor to do this surgery for you. If you want to avoid getting pregnant then why not take the contraceptive pill, its only like taking regular medication and it will stop you conceiving.

    If this baby is what you want then I hope and pray for you that you manage to go full term.

    Good luck what ever happens.

  • 1 decade ago

    my granddaughter is 24 and she has had an operation to make her sterile. She has 3 children and knows that she does not want more. Now what the doctors want is for you to be very very sure that you do not want to get pregnant again. If you ar sure, talk to your doctor and if he won't do it, get another doctor.

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