Summary
Michigan State Rep. Laurie Pohutsky revealed she underwent sterilization to prevent pregnancy under Donald Trump’s administration, citing concerns over reproductive rights.
Speaking at a rally, she said she refused to let her body be “treated as currency.” Her decision follows Trump’s executive actions impacting reproductive healthcare and his association with anti-abortion policies.
Critics on the right ridiculed her, while supporters highlighted growing fears over access to contraception.
Trump denies plans for a national abortion ban, but his policies continue to spark nationwide protests and debates.
I’m also getting sterilized because of Trump. A hysterectomy specifically.
I have endometriosis and the only thing keeping it relatively at bay is birth control. My specialist decided that a hysterectomy is “medically necessary” at this point for the “debilitating pain” that I’m in. My specialist knows how to play the insurance game.
My endometriosis isn’t back with a vengeance yet. My doctor just knows that getting this procedure done is vital because of how things are going in regards to reproductive rights.
If I start having periods again and my endometriosis goes untreated, I won’t be able to work at all. The pain and blood loss is too great for me to function. My doctor knows this and expedited the surgery as much as she could. It’s not until July, but apparently there’s been a lot of women “needing” hysterectomies lately, which is why my doctor is booking so far out. I hope every person who needs a hysterectomy can get the treatment they need and deserve.
Something tells me you needed the hysterectomy with or without Trump.
It’s not completely medically necessary yet, imo. But I should have been able to get one years ago when I decided my uterus needed to go. Men can get vasectomies with no problems but God forbid a woman yeet her baby maker.
I had a friend many years ago that had it and she was miserable. It sounds excruciating. I hope the best for the recovery. It can’t be easy.
Thank you.