I'm 16 and I'm CERTAIN I don't ever want kids. How old must I be to have my tubes tied?

Question

And I would appreciate it if people didn't answer saying ''You're too young to be thinking about this; you may want kids later etc..'' - Cause I DON'T. Thanks! (:

Answer 1

Aren't you too young to be talking so bitterly?

Don't know what age you have to be....but you certainly will have to be evaluated mentally for it if you decided to push for it while still at a young age.

Answer 2

Focus on self for a minute! Once you start focusing on yourself, you'll find so much about yourself you didn't even know!  If I were you, I wouldn't even be concentrating on dealing with a man or baby, life is too short, enjoy it, you're only 16! (if I could reverse the clock, I'm 43 though and loving it)!

I live in Va. and here, you have to have had a child or it's a health issue.

Answer 3

I tried to get a vasectomy at 22, but the doc said I was too young.  I tried again at 28 and got it.  Smartest thing I ever did.

I think most men dont want kids, but go along with all the baby-obsessed women.  I think youre doing a wise thing.

Answer 4

Unless its medically necessary most doctors won't perform this procedure till you have a few kids. If you don't want kids use a condom and go on birth control.

Answer 5

i dont know the exact age but your probably going to have to wait awhile. i would get an IUD put in in the mean time, if you dont want to worry about getting pregnant. since they last for 5 years..no worrying about remembering your pill.

Answer 6

I don't think any doctor or surgeon would do this until you are at least 18 and then probably insist in counselling etc to be sure they know you are making the right decision.

For the interim you might consider something more 'reliable' than the pill.  The pill is pretty good and pregnancies that occur when the woman is taking it tend to be 'user error' (forgetting, having a tummy bug while on it) but to avoid making this mistake  there are implants and the coil.

Answer 7

i know its not what you want to hear.

but i said the same thing for years!

and i am very happy to be expecting my first!

I'm 20 now and my thoughts and feelings have totally changed.

i don't think you can have it done for a good few years anyway, unless it's a medical reason.

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Answer 8

Hi I'm pretty sure the minimum age is 18 and below if you have parental consent, But then it comes to finding a doctor to agree with your reasons for doing it, If you have got a really good reason or a medical reason for doing it then I'm sure eventually a doctor will agree to carry out the operation. BUT most doctors won't do it unless you are 30+ or have already got at least 2 children. But good luck and hopefully you will find a doctor to do the operation for you! If not just get the implant which last for either 3 or 5 years and not many people have got pregnant on it! But please think about it carefully when i was 16 i always said i never wanted children! I'm 19 now and have got a son who is nearly 1 and i wouldn't change him for the world. Good Luck with whatever you decided, Its none of our business to try and put you off! :-)

Answer 9

A good physician would never perform a surgery such as sterilization on a child, because, well, it's unethical.  

When you are a mature and responsible adult, then speak to your ob/gyn about this.  

Many young girls say that they don't want children, ever... then come to realize that they end up wanting them.

Answer 10

i think if your really sure, you could have it now (if your parents agree)

But at 18 you can do what you want.

i know you don't want to hear people saying your two young but perhaps talk to your GP about something less permanent.

remember, maybe (i know its sort of up to you) your boyfriend might want kids, and this might change your mind.

i don't know weather you could get it done on the NHS as its not a medical problem.

Answer 11

Doctors wont do it until your between the ages of 25-30 they prefer you to have 2-3 children before they do it but you are going to have to find a doctor that will some doctors won't do it if you have never had children.

Answer 12

Doctors won't take the decisions of young teenagers  seriously on a subject like this.  You are not mature enough to make an informed  decision. When you are adult and have been in a serious relationship for a few years, maybe they will consider your request.

Answer 13

Most doctors wouldn't recommend you for one, and the criteria varies from area to area. I know how you feel - I never changed my mind (I'm in my mid 30s now) but it may be a good idea to look into other long term methods of contraception, such as the injection or implant.  You won't get turned down for those.

Answer 14

You might regret this some day. I was 19 once and thought the same thinking YUKKKKK no way that aint me.. and now i'm trying soooo hard to try and concieve my 2nd child. See you think differently once u get older and my kids are my life and they bring so much happiness to me. I am soooooooo glad i didnt do anything late ron in life cuz i would have been a loner. think about it

Answer 15

why dont you just take the pill then IF YOU want kids later then u can but when i was 16 i said i didnt want any but if it happens it happens people change. i would be happy with either one but no more after 1. i think u might have to be 18 so your body is fully developed.

Answer 16

So you are certain you don't want any children, I think you are too young to make decisions like that.  I knew a girl like that but she lived to regret it, three divorce's left her with a broken heart.

Answer 17

In PA I know you have to be 23 or 25 now sure which, but its prob. different in every state. I wouldn't think they would do it though until you are at least 18 (legal adult age) but you never know. Good Luck

Answer 18

I talked to my doctor about it and he said that if there are no  health concerns, he wouldn't unless two out of three criteria are met

a) at least 30

b) married

c) with at least two kids.

and he gave me the impression that this was a state-wide policy.  It may be different from state to state.

Answer 19

I know this isn't what you want to hear but at 16 I was 110% certain that I didn't want children but now have two and don't regret them at all. So please hang just a little while coz it's very difficult to reverse sterilization once it's done.

Answer 20

Are you a L*****n?

you sound like you really hate men

you do what you want. its your body.

whatever you do, just dont regret it later! thats what many of them do.

Answer 21

I didn't want kids when I was 16 either, and heaven forbid I was ever gonna get married, now I have 2 kids and have been married twice, I agree, men aren't worth the hassle, but I wouldn't trade my kids for the world. I don't even think a doctor would tie your tubes at your age.

Answer 22

It sounds like your problems are deeper than just not wanting children. you could try and talk to someone about any issues in your life you are trying to deal with. You sound like a lonely scared child who is looking for answers to the wrong questions.

Answer 23

One obvious solution, don't have s*x!

You are way to young to be making this type of decision. This is a lifetime decision. You just never know what life will throw your way. Wether you like it or not, you are too young.

Sounds like you have had some issues with guys/men. Why do you feel so strongly about not wanting kids? I would get that issue resolved, and then see how you feel.

Answer 24

Wait for a while.  Some docs don't even like to do it when you're like 21.  Wait til you're at least 18.  I don't think you can have that done this early, anyway.  And although you don't want kids, if you think you might even think slighly about getting married one day, you may want to wait.  What if you meet Mr. Right, and then he says he doesn't want kids, but then you get married and feelings start to change?  It happens...

Answer 25

over thirty

Answer 26

No good doctor is going to let you get your tubes tied when you are 16.

Most doctors will not let you get your tubes tied until you are a lot older and most of the time it's during a C section.

You would be better off looking into other forms of birth control that still last longer then the pill, and would be easier to get, like a IUD, or Norplant. These are typically not something that doctors like to give to teens, because they don't pay attention to STD risks as much, but you might be able to find someone.

In five years you'll be 21, might be in a commited relationship and old enough to look at getting other forms of birth control, or even maybe explore the male option because it's also very effective and far less dangerous.

I hope this helps! I was sure I didn't want kids either, and because I'm really sensative to birth control we decided my husband get a vesectomy. It's 3 years later and although we've decided we wouldn't mind having children (bioligical clocks, what can you do) we would much rather adopt!

Answer 27

18.  Once you turn 18 you'll be able to find a doctor who will perform the operation.  Some may turn you down but you'll definately be able to find one who will do it.

Oh and at 16 you have no idea what you want in life.  Your brain isn't even fully developed.  Don't make a stupid decision.

Answer 28

Hun i know for a fact that NO doctor would do this i was 25 when i went to my doctor and i said i want no more kids can i have my tubes tied he said point blank 'NO' your too young so at 16 i would say use conception and make sure you do not have babies your took young to make this choice

Answer 29

easiest way i can think of: age 18, research a good doctor in a liberal city (NYC, LA, seattle, etc), and get the procedure.

i don't ever wants kids either, and i knew this when i WAS a kid. i'm now 28 and i still don't want kids, and i ended up with a boyfriend of eight years who doesn't want them either. there are PLENTY of good guys who never want kids. frankly, the best ones don't want them. my first boyfriend wanted kids and he was a complete piece of ****.

until then, you'll just have to use all the regular contraceptive measures: condoms, pills, etc.

Answer 30

There is not an age restriction. Most Doctor's would not recommed that you have it done. I know you don't want me to say this but you are too young.

Even though this is what you say you want, i wouldn't act on it straight away, use a semi permanent contraceptive device for a while (like an implant, they last for three years) until you have fully decided this IS actually what you want for definate.

Answer 31

talk about it with your parents or doctor or somebodby you trust first and think of every possible outcome you aould have.After this if you are certain have a word with you doctor and ask him and remember he cannot tell you what to do but all he can do is give advice.good luck!!!