Is it possible for a woman to get "spayed"?!
Question:
Is it possible for a woman to get "spayed"?
i know this is a strange question but i was wondering if it is possible for a woman to get spayed so she wouldn't get her period, or be able to get pregnant, etc.
i'd imagine it would be really painful but i was wondering if its possible and if anyone has got it done
Answers:
Basically, there are several options for permanent sterilization for women. The most radical is a hysterectomy, the removal of the uterus and part of the fallopian tubes. With this procedure, you would be sterile (no babies) and have no period; however, few doctors will perform them electively. The recovery can be bad.
The next option is tubal ligation, having the fallopian tubes either cut or tied. This prevents pregnancy and can make periods slightly better. Or it can be combined with ablation, the cauterization of the uterine lining. This prevents periods; however, it is somewhat painful and the lining may grow back if you are young. Recovery for both procedures is shorter than for a hysterectomy.
The third choice is Essure, nickel coils that permanently block the tubes. This is like tubal ligation, but with a recovery time of less than 48 hours and no scaring and no anesthesia required. Ablation can also be done with Essure, but only specific types. This lengths recovery time. Unlike a tubal, Essure is not instantaneous. It may require up to six months to render you completely sterile.
Talk to your doctor for more information. I intend to choose Essure for myself, hopefully some time this fall. Good luck!