vasectomy verses tubal
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| Wed, 09-29-2004 - 1:11pm |
I have been on Depo for 3 shots and hate the way my mid-section is turning into a spare tire. I have told my dh that I would be willing to get a tubal if he does not want to have a vasectomy.... although I would perfer if he got the vasectomy. I don't think he will and I would never force him to. You see he had a groin injury 2 yrs ago and I know he shutters at the prospect of feeling pain there again, so I think this maybe why he is hesitating, because he agreed to the vasectomy before his injury.
I am torn as to what to do.... we agree that the likelyhood of having any more children is not going to happen.... I am 35 and he is 44. We knew that we were done when I turned 35 and was forced off the pill (I'm a smoker) but went on Depo until we were able to decide how was doing what.... well 9 months later and he will not talk about it at all.
I guess I am just looking for anyone who feels the same way
Di

You do have other options though. There's a new method of sterilization called Essure that is non-surgical. There is none of the risks of surgery, no scars or cutting, and better yet, no recovery time needed.
http://www.essure.com/
Alternatively, you could consider an IUD. They last either 5 or 10 years and are extremely hassle-free.