At what age can I be sterilized?
In Austria, sterilizationSterilization is a medical procedure in which a person is surgically altered so that they can no longer have children. Also called a vasectomy. It is a very safe type of contraception and is considered irreversible. This means that it can n... is permitted from the age of 26 without any ifs or buts. I would like to have an abortionAbortion refers to the premature termination of a pregnancy. This procedure can be carried out in Switzerland during the first twelve weeks after the start of the last period. After this period of 12 weeks, abortion is only legally possible... in Switzerland. At what age is this legally permitted? Thank you.
The following applies under Swiss law:
Art. 3 Sterilization of persons under the age of 18
The sterilization of a person under the age of 18 is prohibited. Article 7 remains reserved.
Art. 5 Sterilization of persons capable of judgement
1 The sterilization of a person over the age of 18 who is capable of judgement may only be carried outOuting, outing: To out someone is to disclose a person's gender identity and/or sexual orientation to another person or group against his/her will. if they have been fully informed about the procedure and have freely consented to it in writing.
2 Whoever performs the procedure must record in the medical history the findings on the basis of which they have concluded that the person concerned has capacity.
However, clinics often only perform sterilization from the age of 30. That's why you need to find a doctor or hospital who will declare that you are capable of judgment and who will also state in writing that you clearly know what you want and are aware of the consequences.
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