Permanent Contraception

Purplerose · 5th April 2006, 10:56pm

Following on from the pill thread.

I decided a long time ago that I never want to have children and have always figured that I would get a sterilisation.

The thing about this is that it is costly if you don't get it on the NHS, it involves surgery, there is possibility of infection and it can take a few days to recover from it.

Someone told me about a new way to go about it and it is using a permanent method of contraception called Essure. link

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The Essure procedure is performed by a trained gynaecologist. A soft, flexible micro-insert is placed into each fallopian tube through your body's natural pathways.

During the three months after the procedure, your body and the micro-insert work together to form a tissue barrier that prevents sperm from reaching the egg. The micro-inserts do not contain or release hormones, and are made with the same materials used in other medical products for many years. For example, these materials have been used in blood vessel grafts, heart valve replacements and abdominal repair.

This method means that you don't have to be cut open and it is also done in just over half an hour and this appeals to me.

Now before anyone starts asking how can I be sure I don't want kids and telling me that I will change my mind some day, I don't want to argue or upset but I will say I have put alot of thought into this, probably more thought on not having a child than many would be parents do when it comes to the idea of actually having a child. I do realise I am young yet and there may be a possibility that I could change my mind so in the meantime I plan to stay on the implant for the next 3 or so years.

What I do want to know is if anyone else has heard of Essure or knows anyone who is using it?

I will watch out for any reports on Essure as it is still quite a new drug and see if there is anything that would put me off using it.

Has anyone been sterilised or know anyone who has been sterilised? How did it go? Did they pay for it or get it on the NHS? Does anyone know anyone else who was sterilised in their 20's? Do they still stand by their decision? Do they regret it or are they happy with it?

Anyone got any thoughts?

Fenntastic · 5th April 2006, 10:58pm

i dont want children either, this appeals to me....

Mrs.Evil of Hesselink · 5th April 2006, 10:58pm

I heard they only insure safe drivers?

Purplerose · 5th April 2006, 11:35pm

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Originally Posted by Mrs.Evil

I heard they only insure safe drivers?

I was expecting that.

Does anyone know if it would be pronounced like the insurance provider way or like Es-sure? It's probably obvious but I don't want my doc referring me for car insurance by mistake

Mrs.Evil of Hesselink · 5th April 2006, 11:37pm

Hehe, at least I didn't say "Calm down dear".

Probably like the 'essure' in "pressure".

Although perhaps not.

I don't know.

I'm going to leave this thread now.

Mrs H · 5th April 2006, 11:38pm

Hmm..sounds appealing. The thought of children frightens me.

Purplerose · 5th April 2006, 11:40pm

Anyone considering it would have to remember that it is considered to be permanent. Once inside it can be difficult to get back out, they would have to cut you open and try to find the tubes which would be very difficult.

With a sterilisation you can at least consider IVF if you change your mind.

Stew · 5th April 2006, 11:42pm

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Originally Posted by Purplerose

With a sterilisation you can at least consider IVF if you change your mind.

Yeah, much in the same way as men can have semen frozen.

Personally I don't find contraception THAT much of a problem that I'd ever consider a permanent option though, certainly not at this age.

Purplerose · 5th April 2006, 11:51pm

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Originally Posted by Stew

Personally I don't find contraception THAT much of a problem that I'd ever consider a permanent option though, certainly not at this age.

I want permanent contraception so that I never have to think about it again. Even though I'm on the implant it still causes me hassle, I kept putting off the appointment to go get it taken out and it has resulted in me not being able to get an appointment for weeks and until then I'm pretty much contraception free aside from condoms.

I realise that is my own fault, I should have made time but it would be so much easier just to have it over and done with and not have to think about it again.

It also takes away any possibility of me having children. I know I've went out with guys and when it has come round to the no children conversation they are always convinced I will change my mind some day.

Say I'm in a serious relationship and it gets to the point the guy wants kids and tries to change my mind, it would break up the relationship, it would be better to be clear from the start that children are not an option in my life.

punkin_drunk · 5th April 2006, 11:53pm

you clearly strongly believe that this is whats for you, but are you like 1000% sure you might not reconsider in like 10 years.

**edit**

sorry if i came across as being negative because thats totally the opposite. i wouldnt say dont do it your too young and shit like that because i doubt being older will change you mind.the only thing i would be vary about is just being so sure that it is what you wanna do!

Purplerose · 6th April 2006, 12:01am

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Originally Posted by punkin_drunk

you clearly strongly believe that this is whats for you, but are you like 1000% sure you might not reconsider in like 10 years.

Well if anyone would like to read it I have written a 2,902 word essay/rant on the subject stating quite clearly why I don't want children.

At this point in my life I am 100% sure but I do realise that opinions change, my wants and needs at this point in my life will be different when I am 40 years old. However, I have never felt maternal, I knew since I was a little girl that I have never wanted children and have felt the same way ever since. I have never been broody, I have never played with a kid and felt the need to have my own. I have never considered it as something I want to do, there are too many other things I would like to do with my life.

As I said, right now I am sure but it could change for all I know, to be honest with you I don't see me waking up and deciding I want to breed for Scotland but I have to take it on board that it may be a possibility and that is why I will probably stay on the implant as my method of contraception for the next few years just to give me a bit longer to think about it. I'm 23 and I'd say I've felt this way for about 18 years, I don't really see me changing my mind.

punkin_drunk · 6th April 2006, 12:03am

sorry if i came across being grumpy/nosey. if its what you want go for it. you dont have to justify it to anyone.

Purplerose · 6th April 2006, 12:06am

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Originally Posted by punkin_drunk

sorry if i came across being grumpy/nosey. if its what you want go for it. you dont have to justify it to anyone.

nah yer alright don't worry about it, I'm in typing too much mode tonight anyways hence the big long reply lol

Tigger · 6th April 2006, 6:03am

My aunt was sterilised at quite a young age but it was for health reasons - it's highly likely that carrying a child to term would have killed her. You do sound like you have put a lot of thought into it and you are definitely following the rational route but just be prepared for a negative reaction from the docs. Even though my aunt knew she could never bear children they were still hesitant to actually do it - I think she was in her mid-20's when she got it done. And their view point was - well, we could find a way round it in 5-10 years.

Erm........I think the point of that was - just be prepared for opposition at the docs - they are usually reluctant to carry out anything so permanent on someone so young. If need be go in with a list of why you want it carried out.

Bunnylingus · 6th April 2006, 6:07am

Like you said, theres ways around it.

Also, theres adoption. This isnt something Id really consider, but Ive always decided ill adopt when Im older, its just something Ive always wanted to do. Then again, ill probably want to have one of my own children.

I want at least 6