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Is 18 years old to young for a girl to get a tubal ligtion?

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Dr. Rebecca Gray answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Probably: Every patient and every situation is different but in general, the risk of regret is highest when tubes are tied before the age of 30; regardless of the prior number of children.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/15/2016

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