We have 3 children and do not want anymore. Do doctors have a problem with doing the surgery at such a young age?
2007-07-29 14:12:39 · 27 answers · asked by margaret h 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
There won't be a problem as long as you both agree.
2007-07-29 14:15:44 · answer #1 · answered by myliz 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry hun, but nothing is 100%. The doctors don't want to do that in case he changes his mind and wants more children. Something like that is irreversible and if you two..heaven forbid...were to split up and he got remarried and wanted more kids he wouldn't be able to, and that would make the relationship more difficult to handle. 22 is way too young to have a definate opinion on that. That goes the same with a young woman having a historectomy. Maybe you could try an IUD which would stop pregnancy for roughly 5 years and when those five years are up, then maybe you two might be thinking about more children or you could always go ahead and get another IUD. Hope this helps
2007-07-29 21:18:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got mine at 21, just a few months before my 22nd birthday. I don't even have any kids.
The law says you must be 18. That is a federal law. Many people that work in clinics, and/or doctors may force their own brand of morals on their customers. In some cases your health insurance provider may also impose its own brand of rules. This could be a “roadblock” to getting the surgery. Most non-profit clinic are a little more open minded, but not all of them take insurance. The good news is the cost is only about $600 at the typical non-profit clinic.
I think doctors are a little more enlightened today. Most people have all thier children young. Also today, one in five women will choose not to have children at all. It is likley that many of them will be married to men whom have had vasectomies, in thier 20's.
The rule of thumb is: If you are refused, go to the clinic down the street. I was refused twice. The third clinic gave me what I wanted. It was that simple.
2007-07-30 10:40:10 · answer #3 · answered by Marvin 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, most doctors will not perform the operation until the man is 30. As they feel this is the best age to make an informed decision (its probably based on the fact that most babies are made before the parents reach 30???)
My bro-in-law wanted to get it after there second bub and was told that he must be over 30.
I guess if you guys already have 3 kids, if you sweet talk a doctor, they should let him have it...
2007-07-29 21:27:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! There is hope. If you and your husband agree on a vasectomy, call and schedule an appointment. The doctor will probably sit down with you both and talk. This is usually procedure. The doctor may even want you both to sign a contract saying you both agree to this. It takes a real man to want to prevent his wife from going under the knife. Good Luck!
2007-07-29 21:19:03 · answer #5 · answered by candycane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. Most doctors will insist on giving you a little lecture about it not being reversible. But a married man, with three kids should be able to argue that he's done. It certainly is the most reliable and convenient method. Good luck.
For those who are convinced that vasectomy is absolutely permament, see this website: http://www.drnudell.com/vasectomy_reversal.htm
and scroll down to reversal sucess rates - to say nothing of other methods of getting pregnant with a man who has had a vasectomy.
Y'all are a really cynical lot. Lots of young couples stay married for their entire lives - it's a bit harsh to be telling these people they're to going to make it when you know nothing about them.
2007-07-29 21:17:05 · answer #6 · answered by Mike 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't do that yet. You're waaaaayyyy to young to end the children. You have a whole lifetime ahead of you and anything can happen or change. 22 is barely even an adult. When you hit your 30's things change and really you may want more. Believe me. Just hang tight for 10 years or so. I'm 42 and realize every 10 years things change like hell. What happens if you get a divorce (hopefully not) and he wants kids with his new wife? What if something (heaven forbid) happens to your kids? There's a million things that might change your mind.
2007-07-29 21:17:03 · answer #7 · answered by Fartbuster 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Got mine at 25 with no kids. Planned Parenthood told me, over the phone, that they would not do it. The operator referred me to another clinic, that took my health insurance. At the counseling session, the lady asked my age, if I was married, and if I had kids. I told them the truth (25, never married, and no kids). The lady gave me a strange look, but said nothing. The counseling ended. She said they would have to let me know. I had assumed that they were gonging to refuse me.
A few days later, there was a message on my answering machine that said call in to schedule my appointment.
That was 10 years ago.
2007-07-31 10:50:42 · answer #8 · answered by Professional Geek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he can. There is no law setting an age limit. Go with him to the consultation with his doctor and reinforce the idea that you have three children and absolutely do not want any more. Good luck.
Chow!!
2007-07-29 22:34:35 · answer #9 · answered by No one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No age has nothing to do with it. If he is 22 and already has 3 kids, it time. Good Luck
2007-07-29 21:15:38 · answer #10 · answered by sendittojeff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, age is generally not a factor.
Most doctors will talk in depth to the patient so he/she understands exactly why a vascectomy is needed.
Having 3 children would do it for me too.
2007-07-29 21:18:11 · answer #11 · answered by Ami F 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋