Health · Healthcare & Policy · 1 day ago
Ana, 32, had both fallopian tubes removed in a sterilisation
Ana, 32, has long known she does not want children.
In September, she had both fallopian tubes removed in a sterilisation operation; her uterus was left in place.
She had used the pill for more than a decade and wanted to stop taking hormones.
During consultations, doctors asked whether her views might change with a different partner and whether her boyfriend agreed with the procedure.
Ana says her partner's opinion should not decide whether she can have the operation.
Her boyfriend supported her, though he was worried about the procedure itself.
She paid the full 2,100 francs because the operation was not medically necessary.
Ana, 32, had both fallopian tubes removed in a sterilisation procedure in mid-September.
She said she had known from an early age that she did not want children.
The procedure cost 2,100 francs, which she paid herself because it was not medically necessary.
Her uterus was left in place, and the operation took about an hour.
Ana said her partner supported her but should not have a say in whether she could have the procedure.
- Who
- Ana, 32, had the procedure.
- What
- Both of her fallopian tubes were completely removed. Her uterus was left in place.
- When
- In mid-September; the year is not stated.
- Where
- At a hospital; the hospital is not named.
- Why
- She did not want children, wanted to stop using hormones and no longer wanted to manage contraception.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Ana said she knew she did not want children.
She raised the subject with her future partner.
Doctors asked about her partner’s views and whether she might want children with the “right” partner.
Ana received an operation date.
Ana had both fallopian tubes removed.
- Age
- 32
- Procedure
- Both fallopian tubes completely removed; uterus left in place
- Cost
- 2,100 francs, paid by Ana
- Operation duration
- About one hour
- Recovery
- She left the hospital after just under four hours
What people are saying
My boyfriend had nothing to say about my sterilisation.
Then he would not be the right partner.
What my boyfriend thinks should not play a role.