Without Roe, an increasing number of patients are telling doctors they want their tubes tied. bindubansinath reports
A cake Isa Ruiz decorated to celebrate their tubal ligation. Photo: Isa Ruiz Sarah, who is 33 years old and lives in Tennessee, has spent the past few weeks deciding whether to undergo elective sterilization. After they suffered a bout of heart failure as a result of a virus in January, their OB/GYN told them their heart would likely not be strong enough to sustain a pregnancy.
The recent demand for tubals has been significant enough that Dr. K says she’s had to add extra clinic days on weekends. . She says many of her patients are concerned about losing access to contraception in the future, so they “just want to get it done and over with.” Tubal ligation is currently covered by most health-insurance plans, though some patients fear that could change post-Roe. “This is a moment of emotional crisis for a lot of patients,” Dr. K says.
It’s not uncommon for patients — particularly younger women who don’t have children — to encounter obstacles when seeking elective sterilization. The r/childfree sub-Reddit is full of stories from those who say they’ve been denied tubals because they’re under 30 or because of a doctor’s personal pronatal beliefs. Dr.
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