Appleton
Dr. Michael Werner - Primary Care Associates Appleton, WI. Performed vasectomy on 25 y.o. single male without asking very many questions. He believes that at this age, we are old enough to make our own decisions and truly treats people in their 20s as adults.
Berlin
Effie Siomos - She performed a hysterectomy for me & one for my best friend when we were 25 and 26 due to a combo of health issues and a desire to not have children. she is also totally open to discussing permanent birth control measures with people who don't have a medical need for sterilization. she is just an awesome friendly, warm, and excellent doctor overall too. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
+1 Dr Siomos, I (childless 23f in a 2 yr relationship) found Dr. Siomos through the r/childfree subreddit and, after looking through some additional doctors in the area, decided to go with her for a consult. I'm glad I did, too. She went through the usual statistics with me but remained very kind throughout and I never felt pressured or judged by her at all. She understood all of my reasonings, especially with the current situation in the country, and said that she believes in full bodily-autonomy and that it's completely up to me with what I want to do with my body. Overall, she's a very kind woman who I would highly recommend for anyone interested in pursuing something like this.
Brookfield
Dr. Candice Lovell, MD, FACOG Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin, Calhoun Health Center, 1905 N. Calhoun Road, Brookfield, WI 53005, 262-754-8000. Right outside of Milwaukee. Sept. 2023. Respected my bodily autonomy and choices, performed my bilateral salpingectomy.
Deforest
Farah Khan referred my (24NB) bilateral salpingectomy with little hassle at all. She asked some preliminary questions about my reasonings and considering non-permanent options, but she was not pushy and got me my referral that very day. Her office is located at the Unity Health Meriter Deforest Windsor Clinic, at this address: 4200 Savannah Drive Deforest Wisconsin 53532. The phone number for the front desk is (608)417-3300. I jumped through the rest of the hoops (pre-op consent appointments with gynecologists) and have now been sterile for two days! I hope she can be a valuable resource to anyone who needs it.
Eau Claire
Jennifer Bantz, OBGYN She goes thru the regular "Why do you want this? Risks, regrets, etc." thing, but says it is ultimately your decision. Bilateral Salpingectomy, 24+ years old.
+1 Dr Bantz I'm 27/married/never pregnant, absolutely refuse to carry a pregnancy due to a rare-ish genetic condition. I requested to discuss an endometrial ablation and salpingectomy. She suggested considering either a hormonal IUD or hysterectomy instead. She patiently discussed pros and cons of both, without pressuring me either way. I opted to try the IUD first, but I'm confident that if that fails she'll "go nuclear" and help me get it all removed. She did ask how I came to my decision, and accepted the cliff notes version with no judgement when I was firm about why I was sure I'm not having any babies. She also read up on my condition (documented in my chart from another doc) before I came in so she'd have a better idea how to help. I truly feel like she's looking out for my best interests. Highly recommend.
Jordan Crow, MD Dr Crow has contacted us directly and offers, "tubal or hysterectomy on any consenting adult".
+1 Dr. Jordan Crow in Wisconsin, I had a full hysterectomy with not a single concern from him about my age (mid 30’s). I basically said I was sick of birth control and wanted everything gone because I didn’t want kids ever. He scheduled me for surgery 2 weeks later. He was VERY supportive to whatever I wanted for myself and my body. The procedure went incredibly smoothly and I can’t recommend him enough!
Dr Blenda Yun from Mayo Clinic. I had an appointment with her fall of 2020 and had my surgery (bilateral salpingectomy) 1/19/2021. She listened to me from that first appointment and added me to the surgery list right away.
Dr. Chris Longbella. Bisalp + endometrial ablation when I was 20 (and single). Dr. Longbella is kind and informative. I don't recall him ever bingoing me, though he did require that I go to a counseling appointment for mental-health clearance before he would agree to go ahead with the procedure (maybe because of my age, don't remember though). Day-of, Dr. Longbella and the rest of the staff were great, making sure my questions were answered and that I was as comfortable as possible.
Franklin
Dr. Amy Miller-McCarthey, MD Ascension Medical Group, Fr 9969 South 27th St Floor 3, Franklin, WI 53132, (414) 325-4910. Right outside of Milwaukee. Sept. 2023. Not a surgeon, but she has been a fantastic OB-GYN, completely non-judgmental of my reproductive choices and according to her biography has an area of interest helping people with "endometriosis and complex uterine and ovarian cases".
Green Bay
Dr. Katrina Severance, DO - Family Medicine Physician. Prevea Howard Health Center 2793 Lineville Road Green Bay, Wisconsin 54313 Phone: (920) 496-4700. Dr. Severance sent in a referral for my husband (an established patient - 37 years old) for a vasectomy upon him messaging her in the app stating he wanted one (no appointment necessary). He had it within 3 weeks after the referral. Dr. Severance also sent a request for myself (establish patient - 31 years old) to get a salpingectomy (tubal removal) right away upon asking. I had the surgery just a few weeks later. Dr. Severance also stated (when I asked) that she would have done it for both of us even if she didn’t know we were partners and/or wanted the same thing. She said “your body, your choice.” My husband and I both want to be child free. I also cannot safely have children due to medical reasons. It wouldn’t be safe for me or the baby (though you wouldn’t need a reason like this if you see her - she respects just wanting to be child free). She is a spectacular and empathetic Doctor!
Deborah Sue Fischer, MD. Prevea Health 1821 S Webster Ave Green Bay, WI 54301 Phone: (920) 496-4700. Dr. Fischer has the absolute kindness soul. About 8 years ago, I had traumatic experience with an insensitive doctor who used a giant metal speculum (unsuccessfully multiple times in a row to the point I was in pain and crying during a heavy cycle) to do a pap. That doctor then refused me birth control and my high blood pressure medication bc she could not complete the pap and I bc was at “child baring age” (the high blood pressure med could cause issues during a pregnancy - but I did not even have a partner at the time, nor did I ever want children). She would not listen to me no matter what I said. I marched my upset self down to the OBGYN department and explained my situation in tears to the front desk person. Our came Dr. Fischer who wrote my prescriptions that moment, scheduled a new appointment with her (after my period was over), and made me a patient of hers moving forward for all paps. Fast forward to not that long ago, I finally asked my (new) regular doctor if she could work with Dr. Fischer to help me with my period cycle and pain I was having. They did many tests and it turned out I also had PCOS. I was prescribed a medication to balance my hormones as well as a switch-up with my birth control. Long behold, my problem became much more manageable. Then - just recently - after 1 appointment (not more than 15 min.) I requested to be sterilized. I was scheduled for the surgery within a few weeks. No questioning. Just a kind, respectful doctor. She even held my hand as I got put under during surgery (I’m scared if the mask and the OR in general).
Dr. Jory Ough through Bellin Health I had a bilateral salpingectomy, I am 27, single, and have no kids. I initially saw a NP who referred me to Dr. Ough, warning me i would need counseling etc. and could still be told no. once i met with Dr. Ough, this was not the case. I didn’t have to do any convincing. She had no hesitation and said “it’s your body, you can do whatever you want.” I HIGHLY recommend her and this surgery!
Amy Van Gheem, MD, this gynecologist has reached out directly to advise, "I am happy to offer sterilization to women who desire this". Wisconsin state law states must be 21.
Dr. Sean McAdams with Urology Associates of Green Bay Wisconsin/Bellin performed a no-scalpel vasectomy on me and did a fantastic job of it! He used both clamps and cautery, advising that the use of both should make it functionally impossible for recanalization. I am a 22 y/o bi male with a monogamous female partner with no kids, not married. The form I filled out prior to coming in did ask about all those questions, but I wasn’t asked any further during the consult or the procedure. As far as bingos go, when I entered the consult they asked me to describe a vasectomy and what I knew about the procedure, it’s risks, benefits, etc. I gave an answer in medical terms, they asked “you’re sure you want this?” And that was that. Staff were very friendly throughout both visits, and outside of the consult no one questioned the decision. Took 2 months to get in. Cost out of pocket was around USD $1k, but that’s my insurance’s fault.
Dr. Freund, pronounced Friend. Complete tubal removal / tubal salpingectomy. 25F, single, no kids. She asked once if I had tried/wanted to try any reversible, long-term options instead, and made sure that I knew the procedure was not reversible and would be expensive if I regretted it later. I only had to say once that I would not regret it and that I had made up my mind, and she approved me for the procedure in about 10 minutes. With my insurance (UHC/UMR) I have to wait 31 days before I can have a surgery. Aware of the recent Roe issue, and said that her office has had an uptick in calls relating to sterilization
Fort Atkinson
Craig Kozler, Urologist Gave zero crap about getting vasectomy due to not wanting kids. Did ask standard questions like do you have any children and why you wanted a vasectomy.
Fox Valley
(Dr. Eric Eberts, Dr. Marley Kercher and Dr. Amber Post, Women's care of Wisconsin) Dr. Eberts specializes in endometriosis and laparoscopy and is extremely understanding and respectful (no bingos or prioritizing fertility over pain management here). He took my concerns very seriously and was the first doctor I found in the Fox Valley who was willing to go straight to laparoscopic surgery to confirm endo right off the bat. (Wisconsin Institute of Urology - Oshkosh, Dr. Matthew Anderson - vasectomy www.wisurology.com)
Dr. Therese Yarroch, Ob/Gyn lLaparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy)
Julie Dejong. Bilateral Salpingectomy I’m 25, in a domestic partnership, and have 0 kids. I approached her about this and I got the typical “are you sure” about 15 times. However she still did it and the procedure was quick and easy. She also removed my nexplanon at the same time.
Dr. Maria Vandenberg. She's based in the Fox Valley of Wisconsin but also Appleton, Wi. The clinic she works at has branches all over Northeastern Wisconsin (Women's Care of Wisconsin). I'm 30, Childfree. Dr. Vandenberg walked into my appointment room with a gleeful cheer of, "Yay! No babies!" She was super informative about everything and explained to me that Women's Care of Wisconsin will do salpingectomies on women, no questions asked.
Hudson
Dr. Emily Linklater, DO2651 Hillcrest Drive, Hudson, WI 54016, 715-531-6800. Nov. 2024. Bisalp on 27-year-old CF redditor. Dr. Linklater was both kind & respectful when I discussed my desire to be sterilized. She discussed with me what would be involved with the procedure, what my options were (bisalp or hysterectomy), the risks/benefits of each procedure, etc. & never asked any bingo questions. My first appointment was end of October, & I had the procedure end of November. Additionally, everyone at the clinic & at the surgery center were extremely kind & nonjudgmental. I fully expected someone to comment on how young I was & how I might regret it, but that never happened throughout the process.
Dr. Mark Stannard at Hudson Physicians in Hudson, Wisconsin. Dr. Stannard performed a no-scalpel vasectomy for me on July 28th, 2022. I was 25 at the time and partnered (with a man, but I’m bisexual,) and had been set in my childfree conviction for almost 10 years. I had a consult with Dr. Stannard on the 23rd. I told him the overturning of Roe v. Wade was the nudge I needed to go through with it, and he didn’t bingo me at all! He basically just asked me if I understood that it was to be considered irreversible, and then walked me through how the procedure would work. During the actual procedure, he even made a couple jokes that kept me in good spirits!
Janesville
Dr. Jill Cousino, Gyno-(Now a maybe, she is hard to get into and started specializing in Delivery my last appt didn't sound as optimistic since she's reluctant to sign off on it now but perhaps in other situations she is? Still the best bedside manner in the area so she's super popular.) Went in to talk about BC options she does perform the Essure and is willing to sign off for tubal ligation. The clinic does permanent sterilization for 25+ unless medically needed earlier.
Kenosha
Dr. Maximilian Hecht - Aurora Obstetrics & Gynecology 10400 75th St Ste 205 Kenosha, WI 53142 (IUD, Nexplanon, Essure, Tubal Ligation, was willing to sterilize 30/F)
+1 Sterilized 31-year-old without questioning her motivation or personal situation.
+1 Sterilised a 29 year old, not married. I do have a boyfriend and never once was I asked about his thoughts or anything. Dr. Hecht didn’t bat an eye after I mentioned sterilization. The nurses in his office also don’t try to force their own agendas on you.
Madison
Dr. Elizabeth Bliton MD 1821 S. Stoughton Road, Madison, WI 53716, (608) 260-6000. April 2023. Bisalp on 30-year-old redditor. Performed a bilateral salpingectomy on single child free 30yoF, no questions asked. Said to me during a consultation appointment "I see you want your tubes tied so I assume you don't want kids" and "Wanting your tubes tied is a good enough reason to have surgery".
Beth Wiedel, MD (LGBTQ friendly) Ashley Durward, MD Sarah Yanke, MD Isabel Nellen, DO- all practice out of Madison Women's Health, LLC, 5801 Research Park Blvd. St 400., Madison, WI 53719, 608-729-6300 and offer permanent contraception for childfree people.
+1 Madison Women's Health Clinic - bisalp on 26-year-old woman, who says "the providers there told me that they are committed to providing sterilizations to any woman that wants one, so if you are in Wisconsin and want to have your tubes tied, I highly recommend coming here."
Dr Jordan Ward, MD Practice: OB/GYN with UW Health in Madison, WI Clinic location: 20 South Park Street, Suite 307 Insurance: local HMOs Quartz and GHC, Medicaid, many other commercial insurances (only limitation is I do not take the local HMO Dean Health Plan). I am willing to perform sterilization on any patient regardless of age or if they have children. I have performed tubal sterilization on many childfree patients in their 20s. A consultation with me will include counseling on risks of surgery and review of alternative options for contraception. I additionally am LGBT+ friendly and perform gender-affirming hysterectomies. I would add that most if not all of my partners at UW Health in Madison would provide sterilization services to childfree people.
Dr. Isabel Nellen, DO Madison Women’s Health, 5801 Research Park Blvd., Madison WI, 53719, 608-729-6300. Bisalp on 26F CF redditor. “No bingos, straight up told me she would support my decision no matter what. Made sure I was fully aware of any complications. Was able to get scheduled for the procedure ASAP. Also said that everyone in the clinic is very supportive of anyone wishing to get their tubes out.”
Dr Amanda Schmehil-Micklos (pronounced Dr. Shmeel) - Associated Physicians, Madison WI. Dr Amanda Schmehil Micklos Ob/gyn female physician in Madison, WI providing counseling & surgical procedures for permanent sterilization (bilateral salpingectomies) Associated Physicans-Private practice multispecialty clinic LGBTQ+ friendly We take Quartz, BC, United Health care and other insurances
+1 Dr Schmehil-Micklos performed laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy on late 30s, married, cishet woman (lifelong childfree). Sympathetic & respectful, no bingos, me saying "I never want to bear a child and want a permanent solution" was enough to get approved for surgery. Surgery was 4 weeks from the initial request. No bingos/comments from any of the care team at Meriter Hospital at any time. Dr. Schmehil also thoughtfully offered to insert hormonal IUD specifically for period management while under the general anesthesia to avoid insertion pain/discomfort but I declined due to wanting off hormones.
Dr. Amanda Schwartz at Associated Physicians in Madison, WI. Dr. Schwartz performed a bilateral salpingectomy on a healthy 32 year old childless female who simply didn’t want children. No bingos by doctor or staff, asked no personal questions about children or my relationship.
Dr. Elizabeth Neuman, at Physicians for Women. Agreed to sterilization on a 24 y/o, no bingos, no arguments. sensitive, knowledgable.
+1 Dr Neuman, Bilateral Salpingectomy. I am 24, single, and childfree. Surgery was yesterday. I'll add that she performed a successful bilateral salpingectomy and was VERY validating of my decision to be childfree.
+1 Dr Neuman, Bilateral salpingectomy, age 31, unmarried, childfree (never been pregnant). I'm guessing all the doctors at this practice are CF-friendly. Dr. Neuman is young but totally competent: I've had zero issues in the year since my bisalp. She said that my knowing the exact name of the surgery proved to her that I was already well-informed and prepared. My insurance covered the entire cost except $1,500 for anesthesia. And not sure if this was on purpose, but my care team at the hospital on surgery day was all women or nonbinary people; no men.
Dr. Julie Schurr at Physicians for Women, 2955 Triverton Pike Drive Madison, WI 53711 (608) 227-7007. Agreed to sterilize 21-year old woman at first visit, without pushback.
+1 Dr. Julie Schurr in Madison, WI. I found her using the sterilization doctor list and wanted to add another review in her favor! No hesitation to sterilize a married, 32 year old woman with no children.
+1 Dr Schurr, Bilateral Laparoscopic Salpingectomy on 23F unmarried female Dr.Schurr performed my bi-salp with no push back or bingos, very informative and respectful, also did not ask my marital status or bring up regret. I was approved for the procedure on my first meeting with her and they scheduled it for about 6 weeks from the appointment date. She also found some cysts and adhesions she removed while performing the bi-salp.
Dr. James Shropshire Very understanding about young people choosing not to have children. (Vasectomy).
Dr. Frederic Melius, Completely respectful, bingo-free sterilization for 27 year old women (with no medical reason for sterilization besides not wanting children). Great lengthy discussion to find the best procedure for me. He performed laproscopic bilateral salpingectomy and searched for endometriosis to cauterize.
+1 for Dr. Frederic Melius under the Madison, Wisconsin. 28 F, Unmarried and CF. Dr Fred was very kind and funny, and had absolutely no issue scheduling a bi-salp for me during my first visit. No further questions, or prodding, when I told him straight up during that visit that I did not want kids and I wanted bi-salp ASAP. My bi-salp was about 6-8 weeks after my initial visit with him. He was also kind enough to take care of the endrometrisis he found during the surgery. I cannot reccomend him enough.
Dr. Brenda Jenkins at UW Hospital Gynecology Clinic. Clinic is GYN only, no OB. does Tubals and Essure.
Dr. Kristina Bathke respectful, bingo-free bilateral salpingectomy on 36 year old woman.
Dr. Jay Lick and Dr. Gregory Bills both gave their approval for a 24 year old female to have a hysterectomy due to endometriosis and adenomyosis. With their willingness to take it all out, they're probably willing to take parts out if you have a good reason.
Dr. Lori Wendricks-House and Dr. Linda Neidhart. (Bilateral salpingectomy on a 28 year old woman).
Dr. Christopher Manakas performed vasectomy on 22/unmarried/childless. Wonderfully charismatic, helped reduce the stress of operation.
Dr. Ruth EH Yemane performed bilateral salpingectomy on 28/single/childless with no bingos.
Dr. Rebecca Thousand performed a bilateral salpingectomy on 47yo with no bingos.
Dr. Michael Cardwell at Physicians for Women, 2955 Triverton Pike Drive, Madison, WI 53711. Phone number is (608) 227-7007. Recommended and approved a laparoscopic bilateral salpingectomy on a 23-year-old at first visit. He was extremely transparent and reassuring through the entire surgical process. I was very nervous about a lot of aspects - getting approved without pushback, going into an OR for the first time, etc. - but he exceeded expectations every step of the way.
Dr. Ashley Jennings UW OBGYN - Hysterectomy for a 24 year old single female No bingos, wait time is about 3 months.
+1 Ashley Jennings at UW OBGYN. She performed a hysterectomy and bilateral salpingectomy on me at 22 years old (AFAB nonbinary). She was compassionate, knowledgeable, didn't bingo, and has been one of the best doctors I've ever had the pleasure meeting. She also went to bat against insurance for me. Speaking of, she did also refer me to her colleague, Dr. Eliza Bennett, for a 'second opinion' for insurance purposes. Dr. Bennett was also great, and agreed to the procedure, which I had done by Dr. Jennings. Dr. Jennings is also a specialist in endometriosis.
Dr. Kaley Gyorfi and Dr. Madeline Wetterhahn. These 2 are both OB/GYN residents at the UW Madison School of Medicine and Public Health which is partnered with UW Health. They both work in the resident clinic at 20 South Park Street Madison Wisconsin 53715 but surgeries are preformed at the Meriter Hospital at 202 South Park Street Madison Wisconsin 53715. 608-287-5898. Laproscopic Bilateral Salpingectomy - September 28, 2022 Age: 23 when process started, 24 when surgery completed Marital Status: Single and Relationship Status: single 0 children. Had a consult with Dr. Gyorfi. Went over risks and other options and the process. Referred me for surgery. Needed a 2nd preop appointment within a month of my surgery. That was with Dr. Wetterhahn. No bingos. Booking out 6-8 weeks for surgery. IUD removal at same time. I had to acknowledge the "risk of regret is high" by signing and say I was aware of my other options and this is what I wanted. Did not try to convince me otherwise.
Dr. Theresa Piquette from Physicians for Women in the Madison, WI area. Completed a bilateral salpingectomy on 22 year old, not married and no children. Very respectful and understanding. Absolutely zero bingos. Went over the exact procedure during consultation and answered any potential questions. Scheduled surgery less than a week after. Procedure went smoothly and could not recommend her more!
Dr Jason Hampton of the Wildwood Family Clinic, Vasectomy, 24, single, no children. Dr Hampton was very professional, but does request a consultation before the operation. During the consultation he did quickly discuss the possibility of regret, but clearly was reading from a legal form rather than actually advising against it. He did not bring up the possibility of regret afterwords, only speaking about the operation and healing. He seemed to have no personal issues with performing a vasectomy on younger adults. Cost $400, they provide a jockstrap afterwords and recommend a sample after 12 weeks. Sample results were received the same day.
Dr Patricia Grzebielski, Madison, Wisconsin, Bilateral Salpingectomy(Removal of the fallopian tubes) + Hysterectomy(Removal of the uterus), 34yo.
Marshfield
Dr. Sarah Goetz performed a bilateral salpingectomy on 28/single/CF without a single bingo. Her specialty is OB/GYN. She was kind and respectful and focused solely on me understanding my procedure holisitcally.
Milwaukee
Dr. Timothy Klatt. Completed bilateral salpingectomy for 30F/married/childfree. The consultation meeting was less than a 5-minute conversation where there were ZERO questions about if I was sure. He expressed multiple times how excited he was to do this procedure on a relatively young and healthy patient as he said he had a lot of high-risk, difficult patients - I was happy to contribute!
Dr. Marie M. Forgie, OBGYN. I'm 25 FTN, childfree and no health issues; I had a gender affirming total hysto which she was very happy to perform. All it took was one initial visit where we discussed my options-- she was the one to suggest a hysto since I didn't know she'd make it that easy for me. Fully explained the different types of birth control up to a radical hysto. Made me feel very comfortable throughout the entire process, never once judged or questioned my motive. She was excited alongside me. Her staff at Sinai are also very sweet.
Jessica Behrens, DO, I did it back in 2021 and I was less than 30 years old at the time. She didn't question me and I do recall her saying something along the lines of "hey, your body your choice." Very chill, she was great and I would recommend her to anyone.
Dr. Dewire, unmarried at 25 and he gave me no guff about a vasectomy. On a lighter note his name is DE-WIRE and he does vasectomies.
Dr. Kari Schmidt-Oliver completed my bisalp (26F, single, childfree). She and her team brought up "the risk of regret" quite a few times but never seemed to be opposed to what I wanted, just wanted me to be sure.
Dr Elle Fisch, MD, MPH Milwaukee and Grafton, WI Private practice Accept Medicaid and most major insurance. LGTBQAI+ friendly, have many trans and non binary patients, do gender affirmation Hyst/BSO. No age or marital status or sexuality restrictions (outside of the legal limit of age 21)
Mukwonago
Dr. Lauren Kurtz, MD. JFACOG Moreland OB-GYN Mukwonago Clinic, D. N. Greenwald Center, 240 Maple Avenue, Lower Level, Mukwonago, WI 53149, 262-544-4411. Also: Moreland Medical Center building, 1111 Delafield St., Suite 311, Waukesha, WI 53188, 262-544-4411. Bisalp on 25-year-old CF redditor. The process was as straight forward as I could have hoped- no pushback or mention of marital status or regret. We scheduled my procedure in her office before the appointment was over. My age didn't come into question.
Neenah
Valary Gass and Sara Swift, both OB/GYNs in Neenah, WI (also have clinic in Waupaca and soon [8/2022] to be in DePere) will do tubals for childfree/young/low-parity women who do not want (any/more) children. Part of the same group as Yarroch and Siomos already listed.
+1 Dr Yass, I'm 34F, never married, no kids, and neither she nor her nurse pushed back at all. Of course they have to ask the standard medical questions about previous pregnancies and deliveries, but there was no judgement and the questions felt completely clinical in nature. When I told her I was pleasantly surprised by my quick approval, she said she understands that her responsibility only goes so far as "counseling patients on risks and benefits of procedures"
Dr. Sara H Swift MD Women's Care of Wisconsin, 200 Theda Clark Medical Plaza, Ste 130, Neenah, WI 54956, 920-729-7105. I basically told her what procedures I wanted (Bisalp and Endometrial Ablation), and she didn't give any pushback. Our consultation talk took about 10 minutes or less, and she gave me a date for when my procedures would be. She was easy to talk too and she was a bit funny as well. I felt comfortable talking to her with whatever questions or concerns I had. She even suggested that if my Endometrial Ablation ended up failing, that our next step would be a Hysterectomy. I really recommend her!
+1 Dr. Swift. March 2024. Bisalp on 27-year-old redditor. She was kind, didn't judge me at all and understood my reasoning, and didn't hesitate to approve me for the surgery. Her and her team made this whole process simple and positive.
+1 Dr Swift, November 2024. Bisalp on 23-year-old. She sterilized me with zero pushback. No physical or partner approval was needed.
North Fond Du Lac
Dr. Russell Fredrickson performed a vasectomy on my husband, 28yo male. He did ask that I sit in on the preop consult, not sure what his policy is for unmarried people. No bingos at all, though, only asked once to confirm we're sure we don't want kids. He did go over the cost/insurance never covering/possibility of failure for reversals, not because he thought that was a possibility for us, just to highlight that it's genuinely intended to be permanent. He also said he's been doing these for about 20 years, and only one failure ever.
Oconomowoc
Dr. Douglas Dewire - very personable, didn't give me (at 28 years old, unmarried) any trouble requesting a vasectomy with no kids. I even asked him if he would be ok with me adding him to this list and explained what it was about, and he said he was fine with it. Urology Associates ended up testing me four times afterwards over the course of ten months because it took forever to show 100% zero sperm, and didn't charge me extra for any of it. Fantastic experience.
Allison Nelson performed a bilateral salpingectomy on an unmarried childfree 27 year old.
Onalaska
Dr. Heather Stief was amazing and kind, did not “bingo” me, or look down on my decisions. She said she is open to sterilizing anyone who has been wanting to be sterilized, no matter their age, marital status, or if they have children. She said she will list other options and double check that they’re sure, but she has no problem doing the procedure. I would highly recommend Dr. Stief to anyone in the area. Her & her team compassionate and helpful. I am a 23 y/o female, married with no kids. I had a bilateral salpingectomy.
+1 Dr Stief, I (25F) had a bilateral salpingectomy. I'm not married (do have an SO, but wasn't asked about it at all), and have no kids. The procedure was covered by insurance. Dr. Stief is nothing but caring, helpful, and open about believing women's bodies are their own. No bingos, just going over options and when I said I wanted something permanent she was more than willing to do the procedure. Surgery went well, I'm recovered now. Highly recommend her.
Osceola
Dr. Michael Tiffany, DO, FACOG (OB/GYN), Osceola Medical Center, Osceola, Wisconsin (https://myomc.org/staff-portfolio/item/380-michael-tiffany-do-facog). He also works at St. Croix Health in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin (https://www.saintcroixhealth.org/our-providers/michael-tiffany-d-o-f-a-c-o-g-/). Bisalp performed on a 28F in a long-term relationship with no kids. He did make sure I was absolutely positive every step of the way but never tried changing my mind. He did ask if my partner would be willing to get a vasectomy instead, but was more than understanding when I said that was a decision for him to make about his body, and this is what I wanted for mine.
Oshkosh
Jessica Nokovic Jessica performed a tubal ligation on me on 12/17/21. Age: 29, Married, Childfree. I requested for a referral by my doctor so I could talk to an OBGYN about getting a tubal ligation. Dr. Nokovic was the first doctor I met in my journey to get my tubes removed. Jessica didn't bingo me at all and was very open about how children are for some people, not all people including herself. "Your body. Your choice." The procedure was partially covered by my insurance, United Healthcare. They took care of ~30% of the costs, bringing my out of pocket to be $1350.00.
-1 Dr Nokovic, I was referred to Dr Jessica Nokovic at aurora (22f) when i was 21, been on the pill since i was 12, and i have complete uterus didelphys. Expressed my concerns and why i want to be sterilized, she proceeded to force me to get a nexplanon instead. And if i was to have issues, that we would discuss further options. When i was having issues with nexplanon she told me to take my pill on top of the implant. I had to go to Planned Parenthood to get the implant removed because she woulent do it.
Pewaukee
Dr. Xuan Thy Tran Told her I didn't want kids and asked for an IUD; she not only didn't blink but suggested Essure instead (I declined because I'm allergic to nickel). Since not having had children makes insertion harder, and she wanted me to have the easiest time possible, she referred me to OBGYN Dr. Amy Fox, who was also utterly cool with it.
Sheboygan
Dr. Lauren Blue MD, FACOG 1411 Taylor Dr., Sheboygan, WI 53081, 920-457-4858. Dec. 2022. Very LGBTQ+ friendly. Hysterectomy on 21 year old CF redditor, due to a combination of medical issues and desire not to have children. She was nothing but kind and supportive of my decision the whole time. Her philosophy is “your body is your temple” and she follows through with that, no bingos. In May, 2024, she agreed to sterilize a 17-year-old redditor as soon as they turns 18.
Dr. Gregory Grose, Urologist - Prevea Health (Vasectomy)
Western Wisconsin Urology travels to clinics all over Wisconsin. i had a doctor named Dr. Brooke Johnson and he did great.
Dr. Dwight Dyksterhouse - he is doing my bi-salp next month. 30f no kids. he asked if I considered an IUD, and then just wanted to make sure I understand the bi-salp is permanent. He believes it’s our choice to decide how many kids we want, if any at all. He completely removes the tubes to lessen chances of ovarian cancer & of it growing back. The only waiting period would come from insurance, he has none.
-1 Dr. Dwight Dyksterhouse completed my bisalp in 2023 when I was 25 and engaged. In the consultation, he expressed his hesitation to do the surgery, saying I'd likely change my mind. He pushed for an IUD, which I was vehemently against. He ultimately agreed to schedule the procedure when I told him I'd get an abortion if we're to become pregnant. He took my insurance and had it done a few weeks later. There were complications during the procedure leading to a bladder injury. It wasn't caught, and I was nearly septic when I returned to the emergency room 4 days later.
Stevens Point
Dr. Jenna L. Kolodziej at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital I (26, F, unmarried) asked her about sterilization during my first visit with her. She asked a few questions during my exam to make sure I was not wavering in my decision, and then said yes and got things rolling for surgery. She performed my bilateral salpingectomy about 3 weeks after my initial appointment. The surgery was done in Wisconsin Rapids. Dr. Kolodziej was super nice, no hesitation or judgement. 10/10, you can tell she really cares about her patients and their needs.
Walworth
Dr. Silvia Villegas Van der Linde at Mercyhealth in Walworth, Wisconsin. She performed a bilateral salpingectomy on me (21, unmarried, no children).
Watertown
Dr. Jason McMaster, Watertown, Wisconsin, Bilateral Salpingectomy 30/single/no kids
Wausau/Weston
Dr. Thomas Doering at Marshfield Clinic: Did a bilateral salpingectomy on 24 year old female with endometriosis, did not hesitate or question when I said I didn't want kids.
-1 Dr Doering refused sterilisation for a 20F because she "might change her mind".
Waukesha
Dr. Laura Epperson, MD Women's Health Care, 721 American Ave., Suite 304, Waukesha, WI 53188, 262-549-2229. June 2024. Bisalp on 28-year-old CF redditor. Also, bisalp on 25-year-old CF redditor. She sterilized me at age 28 with no stupid hoops to jump through and she sterilized my friend at age 25. We were both incredibly set on being childfree and she actually listened to us. She also took my IUD pain seriously unlike the 2 other gynos I went to. She listened to me, did an ultrasound, found that my IUD was implanted in my uterus and possibly needed to be surgically removed.
Lara Stein, MD Waukesha Wisconsin Bilateral tubal ligation/bilateral salpingectomy Open to out-of-state LGBT friendly No marital status requirements (obviously) No hard and fast age requirement (insurances may have them)
Dr. Matthew Taylor in Waukesha, WI, Very nice and professional, and didn't bat an eye when I wanted to be sterilized at 28, single, and no previous pregnancies.
+1 Dr. Matthew Taylor of the Moreland OB-GYN Associates / ProHealth Care in Waukesha, Wisconsin. Bilateral Salpingectomy 31F
Dr. Lauren Kurtz, MD. JFACOG Moreland Medical Center building, 1111 Delafield St., Suite 311, Waukesha, WI 53188, 262-544-4411. Also: Moreland OB-GYN Mukwonago Clinic, D. N. Greenwald Center, 240 Maple Avenue, Lower Level, Mukwonago, WI 53149, 262-544-4411. Bisalp on 25-year-old CF redditor. The process was as straight forward as I could have hoped- no pushback or mention of marital status or regret. We scheduled my procedure in her office before the appointment was over. My age didn't come into question.
Geneva Wahl, 23F, bilateral salpingectomy.
Wauwatosa/Milwaukee
Dr. Charles Kidd at Milwaukee Urology Specialists: Did a vasectomy on a 23 year old man, unmarried and without kids. No judgment, very professional, and a very smooth surgery!
Dr. Stephen McAvoy at Ascension Medical Group: No questions asked, approved and scheduled me for the surgery on the first consult. He typically only does tubals, but per my request, he agreed to do a bisalp. He even made my procedure "Urgent" due to current events (because of the new Supreme Court pick and because my insurance is through a faith-based hospital)
West Allis/Milwaukee
Dr. Stacy Syrcle, OBGYN, Aurora Women's Pavillion: Only does surgery on Wednesdays. The entire practice at the Women's Pavillion cares about bodily autonomy. Dr. Syrcle prefers bisalps, but will do ligation if you'd prefer. She even took photos of the anatomy, looked at ovaries for PCOS and checked the uterus for endometriosis. She did zero bingos at 31 years old, but mentioned shes more hesitant for younger women, so be prepared.
Dr. John Mcguiness at Aurora Medical Center: Sterilized childfree 23W without ever questioning the decision. He only mentioned risk of regret at the first appointment and right before surgery. After affirmation, peformed bisalp without any issues.
Dr. Rashmi Kaul MD 8905 W. Lincoln Ave Suite 501 West Allis, WI 53227, 414-978-2229. 2022. Partial Hysterectomy (Uterus and Tubes) She stressed that it was for my "bad periods" and "side effects of BC too much" along with family history, so that insurance would cover it. No bingos, no fuss.
West Bend
Dr. Ashley Wanless. Bilateral salpingectomy (also her preferred way) - 29F, single, no kids/childfree. I was referred by my GP and got an appointment with Dr. Wanless 2 months later. That day, she brought in consent forms before I had even talked to her. No bingos, no questions asked. We got surgery scheduled for 2 weeks later. No bingos or comments from anyone the day of. Her whole team was super nice and I had no issues with aftercare at all. I just had 3 week follow up.. everything looked good and we are both happy with the results !!
+1 Dr. Ashley Wanless also in Menomonee Falls, WI. I'm 24, never married, no kids, scheduled my bisalp same day of my first consult. Whole process was 2 months from consult to bisalp surgery day (Dec 2024)
Casper
Dr. Carrie Merrill at Casper Women’s Care. I am 27 years old, no children, unmarried, with insurance. I came to my consultation with a binder prepared to explain my reasoning and it was immediately clear that she respected my choice and didn’t need me to explain my reasoning, and she scheduled me for surgery right away. I was extremely impressed with the professionalism.
Cheyenne
Dr. Jacques Beveridge Essure Procedure. Can only confirm he will sterilize at least as young as 24 years old, had a brief consultation that involved a couple of questions such as to what if i changed my mind, what if a future partner wanted kids, but he didn't push and didn't require long, elaborate explanations. Procedure itself was rather quick (10-15 min tops). Wait time from call to consultation appointment: 2 weeks. Time from consultation to procedure: 2 weeks, which was due to waiting a full week after period for procedural reasons, so wait time will vary depending on your cycle.
Cody
Lisa Williams Cody, Wyoming. I am 22, in a relationship but not married, and she approved me for a bisalp! Within an hour of meeting her my surgery was scheduled for 2 months later, would have been less time but it didn’t work for my schedule.
Douglas
William L. White, MD, FACS General Surgery Office: Medical Office Building 700 East Center Street Douglas, WY 82633 Phone: (307) 358-7300
Dr. Stefani Bissonette, +13078868193. 700 E. Center Street Douglas, Wyoming, 82633 Bilateral Salpingectomy and later, Laproscopic Hysterectomy. 23. Single/No sexual experience, ChildFree! My very first time meeting Dr Bissonette was on May 4th 2022, I told her I really wanted a tubal because I knew I did not want kids but another doctor convinced me I just needed to switch my birth control so I said I could try that first. By June 28th I had the surgery scheduled. I got an endometriosis diagnosis and by September 2022 I was back to get a complete Hysterectomy (maintaining both my ovaries) and again she did not question my choices or give the typical "you'll change your mind" or "what about your future partner." Every step of the way she has been supportive and made me feel more than comfortable. Her methods are also very advanced which made the recovery time for both surgeries extremely easy. Note* she is open to preforming hysterectomy for purposes of sterilization but will push for a tubal more for the purpose of sterilization first as it is a less invasive procedure.
Laramie
Dr. Travis Klingler 1277 N 15th St Laramie, WY 82072 (307) 745-8991
HERA OBGYN in Puerto Rico. HERA Doctors are the referring Doctors and surgeons for hysterectomy. HERA Ginecología y Obstetricia 118 Calle Isabel Andreu de Aguilar, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00918 heraobgyn.pr@gmail.com (787) 944-4488. Doctors are bilingual (Spanish and English). No previous children. 44 years old with a history of heavy bleeding. I asked for sterilization options at my first appointment and given my age and medical history, the Doctor recommended hysterectomy. Accept several insurance plans including Triple S (most common in Puerto Rico) Great option for US mainland patients. Only a 3 hour flight from Texas & other restrictive States. Excellent post-op care!
Pamela Silén-Rivera, Centro Bienestar Mujer, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She practices at several offices, but her main office is at 618 Avenida Barbosa, Suite 102, San Juan, Puerto Rico. I'm 24F, not married and CF. I scheduled an appointment for September '23 and had an initial consultation about wanting to get sterilized, but had been denied previously for not being over 25 and childless (she frowned at this and told me that was illegal). She recommended a bisalp, which was scheduled for October but it got postponed twice to 11/14 and then 11/29. Only had one bad encounter with the hospital's GD who assumed I had kids when telling her my age + procedure and said "you started early, then!", only to get confrontational when I told her I had and wanted no children.
Lily Criscione at Naval Hospital in Guam. Bilateral salpingectomy 20F. She does all active duty and reserves for any branch. She might be able to do dependents and civilians.
St. Croix
Dr. Anne Treasure, OBGYN VIYA Building, 2nd Floor, 4006 Estate Ruby, 00851 Christiansted, US Virgin Islands, 340-719-9876. Performed tubal ligation in 2022 on 31-year-old unmarried CF woman. "There was a little fuss around how could I be sure if I didn't want children, but when I insisted, she agreed to do the procedur