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Challenging the notion that the only fulfilling path in life includes parenthood.

"Choosing Sterilization: My Decision to Pursue Surgery"

My name is Taylor. I’m 33 years old, and I’m undergoing a bilateral salpingectomy as a form of permanent birth control. I work in an IVF...

Apr 4, 20242 min read

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6.18.24 First Full Cycle Off the Pill

My doctor did mention that my first cycle or two after surgery would be weird. I can't say for sure how weird since I haven't had a...

Jun 19, 20242 min read

5.28.24 - Life Off Birth Control and Insurance Reimbursement

I don't know why I didn't do this years ago. Life off the pill is AMAZING. My moods are better, I have so much energy, my sex drive is...

May 28, 20242 min read

5.9.24 - One Week Post-Op

Post contains post-surgery photos. Recovery has continued to go smoothly. I stopped taking any pain relief on day 5 or so. Walking the...

May 9, 20241 min read

5.4.24 - 2 Days Post-Op

Post contains post-surgery photos. My upper torso has become pretty stiff from guarding my lower abdomen when I move, but the surgical...

May 4, 20241 min read

5.3.24 - 1 Day Post-Op

Post contains post-op surgery photos. I woke up at 4 am for my next dose of pain meds to find my cheeks slightly swollen and pink, which...

May 4, 20241 min read

5.2.24 - Surgery Day!

Post contains post-surgery photos. I wake up with my fiancé at 4:30 and start getting ready. I tried to set up as much as possible the...

May 4, 20242 min read

5.1.24 - Surgery Eve

Day before surgery! Bloodwork all came back normal so I’m good to go. The few people who knew about my surgery at work made me a card,...

May 4, 20241 min read

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Childfree millennial who believes people hold value with or without children. Sharing my experience with voluntary sterilization to help others with similar desires to navigate this path.

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