{"id":1297,"date":"2015-12-12T01:51:50","date_gmt":"2015-12-12T07:51:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/natural-womanhood.local\/?p=1297"},"modified":"2024-04-02T15:22:54","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T20:22:54","slug":"hecho-con-ninos-pensando-en-la-esterilizacion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/naturalwomanhood.org\/es\/done-with-kids-thinking-of-sterilization\/","title":{"rendered":"Ya no tiene hijos: \u00bfpiensa en la esterilizaci\u00f3n?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A couple may decide for many reasons that they are finished\u2014 or decide not to begin\u2014having babies. Sometimes it is an agonizing choice filled with uncertainty. Other times it is a decisive, clear choice reached after months or years of deep conversation and mutual agreement between spouses. It was surprising to me to learn that permanent sterilization is the most widely used form of contraception (36% of all contraception users) in the U.S. This figure represents those who have chosen tubal ligation, vasectomy, or the Essure procedure.<\/p>\n

Veronica* had a tubal ligation performed immediately after the birth of her third child, before she even left the hospital. All of her pregnancies were rough, and sterilization seemed like the right decision at the time. She did consent, but she felt pressure from her doctor and her husband, in an emotionally stressful time in her life. Half of tubal ligations<\/a> are performed immediately following childbirth, like in Veronica\u2019s case. She did not know much about fertility awareness methods (FAM) at the time, but after being exposed to them, she told me how much she wishes she had not chosen sterilization. She wants others to know that there is a healthier, less final, and very effective way to avoid pregnancy permanently\u2014the Creighton Model, which is 96.8% effective (real use) in avoiding pregnancy<\/a> and offers one-on-one professional support and education.<\/p>\n

Mary* and Jason*\u2014both in their mid-thirties\u2014 thought that having babies might not be a possibility for them. Mary\u2019s health challenges and medication regimen would make it difficult for her to have a healthy pregnancy. Although they strongly desired to have children, they had decided it would be most prudent to avoid pregnancy for a time\u2014perhaps even permanently. That was their intention as they began using fertility awareness. In a few short weeks, cardiac concerns emerged for Mary. She and Jason were sure that the cardiologist would discourage them from pursuing pregnancy as a result of the test results. The test came back negative\u2014there were no issues, and they began using days of fertility to achieve pregnancy. Mary became pregnant in that first cycle and they anticipate their child\u2019s birth in July.<\/p>\n

Jennifer* and Robert* had three kids close in age and were physically and emotionally exhausted. The idea of sterilization had been discussed but rejected due to the risks involved. Although they had never used hormonal birth control, they had relied upon withdrawal. Having just turned 40, Robert was nervous and skeptical about abandoning withdrawal and using fertility awareness. However, Jennifer was faithful to attending the sessions and keeping her chart up-to-date. Now, over 20 months into using the system, they have successfully avoided pregnancy and have experienced increased intimacy in their marriage. Jennifer likes the idea of another child in the future, whereas Robert is pretty confident that they will not have any more. By using a fertility awareness rather than sterilization, they can try for another pregnancy if circumstances change or continue to use it to avoid pregnancy indefinitely. There is no pressure to make a decision that one or both spouses may someday regret.<\/p>\n

Sterilization\u2014both male and female\u2014alters a healthy body system, rendering it infertile. This has consequences for reproduction, but also for the entire body as each organ is meant to function harmoniously together with the others.<\/p>\n

A vasectomy procedure prevents sperm from the vas deferens from entering the ejaculate. The most common current practice involves accessing the vas deferens via the scrotum. Localized lidocaine anesthesia is given to the man to numb the area prior to this in-office procedure.<\/p>\n

Potential Side Effects of Vasectomy[i]<\/a>:<\/p>\n