r/sterilization • u/Hyperactive_Sloth02 • 20h ago
Undecided SERIOUS QUESTION!
Is Tr*mp going to make it illegal to get sterilized? With what's happening in NC I'm thinking I should do it while I have the chance.
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u/the_green_witch-1005 sterile and feral 🦝 20h ago
None of us know exactly what's going to happen. But, yes, you're right to be concerned. You should do it while you definitely still can.
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u/samm13ann Tube free! 19h ago
I LOVE your flair! 🦝
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u/the_green_witch-1005 sterile and feral 🦝 17h ago
Awe thank you! I actually have it on a t-shirt 😅
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u/samm13ann Tube free! 19h ago
If it’s the decision you truly want, I wouldn’t put it off much longer. I had my procedure last summer because I was worried about what the administration may do as well. I hate that we have to worry about this.
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u/berniebitch 19h ago
If you want to get it done, get it done now. They just had a conference calling women “underbabied” and it’s likely that if you don’t have children & are “breeding age”, they won’t allow sterilization procedures.
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u/goodkingsquiggle 20h ago
Doubt we’ll ever see it outright banned, but I think it’s likely that sterilization will become more difficult to access in red states.
The ACA mandates birth control is covered at no cost to you by health insurance because birth control is considered preventive care. Many blue states have passed their own legislation to guarantee parts of the ACA on the state level, so if Republicans were to finally dismantle the ACA, many of it’s protections would still be in place for blue states.
This is not necessarily the case in red states who may have governments hostile to the ACA/birth control/women’s rights. So while I don’t think we’ll ever see an outright ban on sterilization specifically, I think it’s realistic that people living in some red states will have a harder and harder time getting sterilized if it’s not covered by their health insurance, because it’s just an outrageously expensive procedure without insurance coverage. Mine was done in LA about 3 years ago and my insurance was billed $80,000 💀 Granted insurance will bill different amounts for people with insurance versus paying out of pocket, but…yeah
All in all, if you know you want to be sterilized, I tell people to get the process started literally today. The US is very unstable and we don’t know what’s in the future.
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u/the_green_witch-1005 sterile and feral 🦝 17h ago
Even in Florida, where healthcare is usually cheaper, my insurance was billed $43k. I definitely couldn't have afforded that without insurance. You're 100% correct.
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u/jdb-123 Tube-free 4/10/2025 17h ago
I live in Utah and had a bisalp in 2025 and my insurance was charged around $32k, so glad I got it done then. My surgeons surgery scheduler said they were seeing a higher number of sterilizations than usual so I waited 5 weeks to get into the OR, so I interpreted that as other Utah women were recognizing the need to get this done asap.
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u/SimpleVegetable5715 16h ago
My state, Texas, is trying to overturn the ACA, but they can’t toss the whole 700+ page bill. This is how they are chipping away at it instead. Attacking reproductive rights and gender affirming care that it covers. I’m pretty sure it’s Ken Paxton who’s even calling for special hospitals to be built to specialize in reversing sex change operations.
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u/AppalachianRomanov 19h ago
What's happening in NC is extremely concerning to me as well and imo reflects the attitudes of a unfortunately significant number of people in this country.... most of them people who would never have to carry a child in the first place.
I got mine because I don't want to be in an episode of the Handmaid's Tale OR in a position where I am forced to carry the child of a rapist. Some people think this is an extreme view and those people should take a close look at the verbiage of what NC is trying to enact. My partner and I don't want children anyway.
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u/Photononic 18h ago edited 15h ago
Get it done ASAP regardless.
People fear-mongering the alleged "population collapse" are just plain stupid.
I bet someone will tell you that you should have kids, or more kids for some political reason. Often the cite the IQ of people who are breeding “like roaches”, or make stupid claims about [insert a race, or creed here] outbreeding everyone else. Such thinking disgusts me.
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u/BorderlinePan 19h ago
Genuinely, I think it's possible that POS and his corrupt government and Supreme Court could ban Both birth control and sterilization.
If you know, absolutely KNOW you are never ever intending to get pregnant, I highly suggest you do it.
I set up my Bisalp after the election results and got it done shortly after the criminal clown was sworn back in. And I live in a blue state!
And honestly the fear and stress it took off me to know I will never have my choice taken from me was unbelievable! If anything I feel lucky and empowered now and only fearful for those who might not get it done before something terrible happens.
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u/raven3791 18h ago
1) The real answer is, we don't know. But a lot of us here went ahead just in case Birth control in general becomes illegal or (what I think is more likely) no longer covered by insurance (and therefore harder to access). Same thought process goes for sterilization. 2) I think it is unlikely sterilization generally will become illegal, mostly bc it is more common among women With children, than women without children. But it may become harder to access, or no longer be legally required to be covered by insurance, which is why I had mine done when I did.
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u/RosinDustWoman 18h ago
Even in less volatile political climates, women in some areas of the country have struggled to be approved for sterilization due to age, marital status, or the doctor's "personal opinions," so in the current climate, I think if you are certain you want the procedure and are able to access it, don't wait.
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u/Teleskinny 18h ago
Thats exactly why I got mine done ASAP because you never know what they're going to ban next
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u/eggSauce97 19h ago edited 18h ago
I think everyone has said what needs to be said about the fate of sterilization and birth control, but I will say if you want to do it do it ASAP!!
I’m in NC too and there are a lot of options in the state on the list, it’s where I found my surgeon and with NCMedicaid I was able to get through with only a few copays. I will say while looking for a surgeon, look into the hospitals they work at and see if they have financial assistance programs. If you qualify you could get your bill paid after insurance!!
Of course I had my surgery two years ago so I don’t know what the process looks like right now, but the sooner the better.
Good luck!
Edit for grammar
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u/lilybl0ss0m 11h ago
I’m also in NC and I actually found my doctor just through a referral for a pap, he’s not on the list (I still need to get him added though). He was awesome and so ready to do it despite my age, especially after I brought up the state of women’s healthcare. If you look around we do have some solid doctors
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u/lowridda 17h ago
Growing up in the Bible Belt I was denied and shut down for even an IUD until I landed across the country in a blue state at 36.
If anyone is certain, they should jump on it now.
We get pamphlets for each election where I live now and I was surprised the number of far right people in there and also part of the Pro Life PAC. It’s not really surprising if you’ve read P25.
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u/skankyferret 18h ago
I wouldn't be surprised if Republicans eventually did that. Especially now that the gerrymandering is through the roof. We basically have extremists running the country, and especially in the NC. Their new proposed bills are incomprehensibly extreme and misogynistic.
Personally, I got sterilized before Roe v. Wade even got overturned because I sensed the vibe changing.
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u/No-Section-2911 16h ago
Obviously we don't know for sure. But. This was also a very serious concern of mine and part of why I finally got serious and had it done about a month ago. I know it can sometimes sound ao crazy, but Trump making it at least much more difficult feels like a real possibility.
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u/SimpleVegetable5715 16h ago
That definitely made me feel a sense of urgency, especially when Elon Musk was running around the Oval office. He’s gone, but the VP has also said some bad stuff about childfree women. I live in Texas, and they set legal precedent for other states to ban abortions. It can definitely happen. Texas is trying to make a place for trans people to get their surgery reversed, I think it’s Ken Paxton who is all over that idea. They’d shove it down our throats that, “yes you did regret your reproductive decisions”. Whether we did or not.
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u/merryunbirthday7 16h ago
Fellow NC girlie here, getting sterilized tomorrow and also fearful of the house bill that was introduced. So far, on a federal level, there have been no attempts to make sterilization actually illegal. I’ve read of states attempting to introduce legislation that would impose a tax on those who don’t have kids but could. NC wasn’t one of those states though. If it is something you are considering, I would definitely try to make a decision sooner rather than later and if you do decide it is what’s right for you, try to plan your procedure before the midterms in November. Hope this helps.
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u/CryptidHunter91 15h ago
Absolutely do it while it's still around & you have the chance! The Supreme Court leak regarding the planned repeal of Roe V. Wade spurred me to get sterilized (I originally planned for a bilateral salp and ablation but was upgraded to a total hysterectomy both because of the pain & heavy bleeding I had been dealing with and to just have everything all dealt with in case I couldn't get the procedure in the future).
I was 23 when I had it done and 4 years later my only regret was not pushing for it earlier because it isn't just getting to live without constant pelvic pain and severe anemia holding me back, but it's also the freedom in knowing I can NEVER get pregnant accidentally or against my will (and that's been a blessing to my anxiety).
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u/astrenixie 8h ago
I had my bisalp done last year because of the current political climate. As I'm sure others have mentioned, there is an attack on autonomy, especially regarding birth control, and Project 2025 specifically highlights taking away reproductive freedom.
If you are sure you want a permanent option, don't wait. I can't predict what will happen, but I can prepare for the worst, which is why I found a doctor on the list and got the procedure done. I would not feel confident in being able to get it done later or in having the ability to do medical tourism in another country for that purpose.
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u/ellelivsh 19h ago edited 19h ago
So because the surgery is categorized in most insurance plans as " cancer prevention" and not " birth control" it should be safe.
The geniuses responsible for the current admin dont know enough about medicine to come for this kind of procedure ( since they likely dont know what it is).
Remember ladies, your Canadian neighbors are always here to help you.
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u/the_green_witch-1005 sterile and feral 🦝 17h ago
This isn't true. The ACA covers bisalps because the law states that they have to cover birth control. It's coded as a preventative birth control procedure for most people.
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u/Known-Sherbet2004 12h ago
Same for medicaid family planning.. it's considered a preventative/alternative form of birth control. My doctor brought up the benefits as far as cancer prevention, but it never came back up in the paperwork/billing (that I know of).
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u/the_green_witch-1005 sterile and feral 🦝 12h ago
Yeah, it only gets billed as cancer prevention if you have the gene that predisposes you to ovarian cancer.
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u/SimpleVegetable5715 16h ago
Texas is trying to get rid of the preventative care mandate for this very reason. They’re the state that caused Roe v Wade to get overturned.
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u/RunningZooKeeper7978 13h ago
I'm not sure...but I did it just prior to his being elected, just in case. I'm older and in my family we go through menopause late - no way in HELL I'm gonna be pregnant at 45 +.... And my husband got his vasectomy too. 47 now and so glad I did it - do it now if you can, regardless of your age
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u/Local_Barracuda6395 tubeless mom as of 02/07/25 8h ago
Don't put it off much longer if you're certain about the procedure. The political climate in NC seems to be very volatile regarding women's health and if I were you I would get it scheduled ASAP. No point in delaying if this is what you want
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u/N3onPhantom 6h ago
If you know you are 100 percent sure that this what you want, do it. That was a huge fear of mine along with others around Healthcare laws(I won't voice them here but im sure you could guess). I was sterilized in January of this year and it brings me a lot comfort
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u/truenoblesavage 16h ago
how would we know?
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u/Hyperactive_Sloth02 15h ago
If you have 0 clue, move along. This comment contributes nothing to a serious topic some people may know more about than me.
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u/toomuchtodotoday 15h ago
Great replies to your post. As others have said, existing in the US is a high volatility and risk proposition; if you’re confident in your decision, do not wait to obtain this healthcare.