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RunningLogic's avatar

I agree but I’ve heard some women say they can’t find a doctor to do it without a spouse's approval or if they are under a certain age. Not sure if this is really true but it wouldn’t surprise me (the doctors probably fear getting sued).

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SadieJay's avatar

Probably easier to become a different gender.

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Marsali S.'s avatar

A woman can get a tubal ligation without spouse approval.

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Vonu's avatar

As she should be.

Have you read the thread?

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RunningLogic's avatar

I would hope so, but I have heard more anecdotes than I can count about that happening to women (especially younger women). True or urban legend? 🤷‍♀️ I don’t know but it could be worth finding out if it does happen and if so how it can be stopped.

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Mark Charpentier's avatar

no issues if boosted - S/

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Vonu's avatar

Wouldn't that place one's spouse in the position of being one's owner?

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RunningLogic's avatar

That is what these people say angers them, they think it’s not right that their spouse should have to sign off on it. Again, I have no personal experience with this but have heard many people on many occasions claim it to be true. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised because I know doctors sometimes say dumb and condescending things to patients. If it is true, I think it should be explicitly allowed with no recourse to sue the doctor if the person changes her mind.

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Vonu's avatar

In what way would having to have one's spouse sign off on a medical procedure not make one the property of one's spouse?

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Willing Spirit's avatar

Sounds like an essay question for a midterm exam in a Women’s Studies course.

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Vonu's avatar

Which should put it right down the alley of a willing spirit.

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RunningLogic's avatar

I wasn’t arguing against that idea. I don’t think the spouse *should* have to sign off on a procedure like that. Sorry if you didn’t find that clear.

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Vonu's avatar

I don't think it is any of the spouse's legal business what medical procedure their spouse receives.

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