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Yes. A qualified provider at any facility can perform the sterilization procedure as long as they have a copy of the original sterilization consent form.

Yes. A qualified provider at any facility can perform the sterilization procedure as long as they have a copy of the original sterilization consent form.

Age is a big factor “Doctors often have their own recommendations for the youngest age to perform tubal ligation,” Dr. Shah said. “For some, it's after 25, but for others it's after 30.”

Federally, there is no legal age requirement to get your tubes tied. However, the legal age varies between states, but you must be between 18 and 21 to undergo this procedure. It is reported that 25% of women under 30 years of age who choose tubal ligation experience regret.

You can have a tubal ligation at any time. If you are interested in getting a tubal ligation, talk with your doctor or clinic. For Medicaid or other federal programs to pay for a tubal ligation, you must be 21 years of age and have signed a consent form giving permission 30 days before the procedure.

Tubal ligation is a form of permanent sterilization. There is no age requirement for this procedure. However, federally funded health insurance plans, including Medicaid, may not pay for it if you're under 21.