Comments on: Of Sterilization and Birth Control: A Rant http://feministsforchoice.com/of-sterilization-and-birth-control-a-rant.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=of-sterilization-and-birth-control-a-rant Pro-choice and Proud! Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:28:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Anna http://feministsforchoice.com/of-sterilization-and-birth-control-a-rant.htm/comment-page-1#comment-3363 Anna Sun, 25 Apr 2010 03:38:49 +0000 http://feministsforchoice.com/?p=3790#comment-3363 I think the issue for doctors is fear of getting sued. If a twenty five year old got sterilized and changed her mind, she could sue the doctor for not impressing upon her enough that the procedure is irreversible. The jury would see a young woman's tears and award her money even though the doctor did nothing wrong. So doctors have to be extremely cautious. They have to think "how would this look if I were sued" before making every decision. I think the issue for doctors is fear of getting sued. If a twenty five year old got sterilized and changed her mind, she could sue the doctor for not impressing upon her enough that the procedure is irreversible. The jury would see a young woman’s tears and award her money even though the doctor did nothing wrong. So doctors have to be extremely cautious. They have to think “how would this look if I were sued” before making every decision.

]]> By: Lyndsey http://feministsforchoice.com/of-sterilization-and-birth-control-a-rant.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2864 Lyndsey Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:03:10 +0000 http://feministsforchoice.com/?p=3790#comment-2864 Hey Z, I would like to offer a quick clarification about IUD's--there are two common types/brands found in the US: Paragaurd (which utilized copper to alter the uterine lining and create an inhospitable environment for sperm, eggs, and zygotes), and Mirena (which continually releases hormones, keeping the body from releasing eggs. While the copper IUD may not improve period irregularity or other symptoms, the Merina can and often does. Because it is continually releasing hormones into a woman's system, she will likely have a much lighter period, and in the case of some women, may cease having a period completely while the implant is in place. You can check out this link to Kaiser if you want more information about IUDs in general, or the list of possible benefits of a hormonal IUD--http://www.littleurl.net/e6da4f Hey Z, I would like to offer a quick clarification about IUD’s–there are two common types/brands found in the US: Paragaurd (which utilized copper to alter the uterine lining and create an inhospitable environment for sperm, eggs, and zygotes), and Mirena (which continually releases hormones, keeping the body from releasing eggs.

While the copper IUD may not improve period irregularity or other symptoms, the Merina can and often does. Because it is continually releasing hormones into a woman’s system, she will likely have a much lighter period, and in the case of some women, may cease having a period completely while the implant is in place. You can check out this link to Kaiser if you want more information about IUDs in general, or the list of possible benefits of a hormonal IUD–http://www.littleurl.net/e6da4f

]]> By: Z http://feministsforchoice.com/of-sterilization-and-birth-control-a-rant.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2860 Z Thu, 24 Dec 2009 06:07:37 +0000 http://feministsforchoice.com/?p=3790#comment-2860 One reason IUDs are medically recommended only for women in monogamous relationships is because if she contracts an STD, the IUD will facilitate the movement of the infection throughout her body, meaning the disease will damage her body faster than it would without the IUD acting as a bridge. (I am not in the medical profession. I learned this from a professor of human sexual behavior.) I'm sure that some of these doctors are using it as an excuse for their paternalism, but there is a medical reason. And actually, IUDs work by altering the lining of the uterus and usually make periods worse. I'm unaware of any sound advice for using IUDs to lessen period symptoms. One reason IUDs are medically recommended only for women in monogamous relationships is because if she contracts an STD, the IUD will facilitate the movement of the infection throughout her body, meaning the disease will damage her body faster than it would without the IUD acting as a bridge. (I am not in the medical profession. I learned this from a professor of human sexual behavior.) I’m sure that some of these doctors are using it as an excuse for their paternalism, but there is a medical reason.

And actually, IUDs work by altering the lining of the uterus and usually make periods worse. I’m unaware of any sound advice for using IUDs to lessen period symptoms.

]]> By: Cyn http://feministsforchoice.com/of-sterilization-and-birth-control-a-rant.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2857 Cyn Wed, 23 Dec 2009 04:44:34 +0000 http://feministsforchoice.com/?p=3790#comment-2857 This bears repeating: The birth control pill, Yaz, has been linked to a number of adverse reactions, including strokes and lawsuits are growing over these issues. Here is some good information: http://www.yaz-may-cause-strokes.com/ This bears repeating: The birth control pill, Yaz, has been linked to a number of adverse reactions, including strokes and lawsuits are growing over these issues. Here is some good information: http://www.yaz-may-cause-strokes.com/

]]> By: Katherine http://feministsforchoice.com/of-sterilization-and-birth-control-a-rant.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2790 Katherine Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:09:12 +0000 http://feministsforchoice.com/?p=3790#comment-2790 I must be missing something here - why on earth wouldn't someone be abe to get a IUD because they are not in a monogamous, long-term relationship? Can the piece of plastic tell? I must be missing something here – why on earth wouldn’t someone be abe to get a IUD because they are not in a monogamous, long-term relationship? Can the piece of plastic tell?

]]> By: QueenAlpo http://feministsforchoice.com/of-sterilization-and-birth-control-a-rant.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2757 QueenAlpo Tue, 08 Dec 2009 16:33:37 +0000 http://feministsforchoice.com/?p=3790#comment-2757 I just blogged about this -- my insurance is covering this, and I'm so grateful. But your post is a reminder that there are still people out there making decisions for us without our input. Quite infuriating. http://www.queenalpo.com/living_la_vida_alpo/2009/12/a-post-about-my-vagina-but-alas-no-porn.html I just blogged about this — my insurance is covering this, and I’m so grateful. But your post is a reminder that there are still people out there making decisions for us without our input. Quite infuriating.

http://www.queenalpo.com/living_la_vida_alpo/2009/12/a-post-about-my-vagina-but-alas-no-porn.html

]]> By: Sharon http://feministsforchoice.com/of-sterilization-and-birth-control-a-rant.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2754 Sharon Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:15:19 +0000 http://feministsforchoice.com/?p=3790#comment-2754 Oops remote PAST... Oops remote PAST…

]]> By: thenutfantastic http://feministsforchoice.com/of-sterilization-and-birth-control-a-rant.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2752 thenutfantastic Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:43:01 +0000 http://feministsforchoice.com/?p=3790#comment-2752 My sister turned 31 this year and has 1 daughter aged 10. She went in earlier this year to get an IUD because her periods are so severe she was hoping an IUD would alleviate some of the pain, stress and flow. Her crazy pro-Christian Dr told her that because she wasn't in a relationship or even married he couldn't give her one. W.T.F.? You would think the unmarried folks would be the targets for such blasphemy, not the other way around. She didn't stick with that Dr thankfully and got the IUD somewhere else. I have one, too, and LOVE IT! Also fully paid for by my insurance. My sister turned 31 this year and has 1 daughter aged 10. She went in earlier this year to get an IUD because her periods are so severe she was hoping an IUD would alleviate some of the pain, stress and flow.

Her crazy pro-Christian Dr told her that because she wasn’t in a relationship or even married he couldn’t give her one. W.T.F.? You would think the unmarried folks would be the targets for such blasphemy, not the other way around.

She didn’t stick with that Dr thankfully and got the IUD somewhere else. I have one, too, and LOVE IT! Also fully paid for by my insurance.

]]> By: Sharon http://feministsforchoice.com/of-sterilization-and-birth-control-a-rant.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2750 Sharon Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:35:04 +0000 http://feministsforchoice.com/?p=3790#comment-2750 You are so right! What right do physicians have to tell you what you will or won't regret? I'm a family doctor so I don't do surgery, and it drives me nuts when I have someone in front of me who's under 30 and already has 4 kids and I can't find anyone willing to do a tubal ligation. Fortunately the IUD is a great alternative, INCLUDING for your friend! If any doctor tells anyone that she can't have an IUD because she hasn't had a child, because she's not monogamous, or because she's had an STI in the remote future, I recommend she find another doctor because we now know that it's safe in all of those situation. You are so right! What right do physicians have to tell you what you will or won’t regret? I’m a family doctor so I don’t do surgery, and it drives me nuts when I have someone in front of me who’s under 30 and already has 4 kids and I can’t find anyone willing to do a tubal ligation. Fortunately the IUD is a great alternative, INCLUDING for your friend! If any doctor tells anyone that she can’t have an IUD because she hasn’t had a child, because she’s not monogamous, or because she’s had an STI in the remote future, I recommend she find another doctor because we now know that it’s safe in all of those situation.

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