A Florida creator says paying about $6,000 to have her fallopian tubes removed was one of the best decisions she has ever made, when framed against the evolving abortion-rights debate in the United States. The creator (Theechainedmaiden @theechainedmaiden) shared the TikTok video in August 2026, where it has drawn roughly 800k views. In the post, she urged viewers who are certain they do not want children to research physicians who perform voluntary sterilization procedures. In her post, she speculates, “We are about to get a nationwide abortion ban very soon.” The creator then said she underwent surgery in January 2026 to have both fallopian tubes removed. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, removing both fallopian tubes provides permanent contraception and also may reduce the risk of certain ovarian cancers. (At the time of publication, no nationwide abortion ban had taken effect. Though contentious, federal abortion policy remains the subject of ongoing political debate. So far, proposals have been introduced in Congress in previous sessions, but none has become law. Theechainedmaiden deleted her first post on the topic and reshared the story, with qualified language. ) She said her “financial independence” helped her afford the cost She also discussed the financial side of the procedure, saying her surgery totaled about $6,000. “I live in Florida. I have Florida Blue Cross Blue Shield,” she said. “The total cost of my surgery was about $6,000.” She acknowledged that many people may not be able to afford that expense and said her hospital required payment before the procedure. Even still, “I no longer have fallopian tubes,” making it nearly impossible to get pregnant, she said, calling it the best decision she’s made in her life. @theechainedmaiden ♬ original sound – theechainedmaiden Referring to the cost, she said, “I am lucky to have a job that allows me a lot more financial independence than a lot of people in this country. I’ll leave it at that.” Theechainedmaiden’s claims are not independently verified, reflect her opinion, and should not be considered medical advice. A central focus of her video was a community-maintained directory of physicians that she said helped her find a doctor willing to perform the procedure. Throughout the video, she encouraged viewers to search Reddit for the “child-free friendly doctors list.” She referred to viewers to Reddit’s r/childfree community That resource refers to a directory maintained by members of Reddit’s r/childfree community. The volunteer-created database organizes physicians by state and country based on user submissions from people who report successfully obtaining sterilization procedures without facing common barriers such as being told they are too young or must first have children. Because the list relies on user reports, Reddit notes that individual experiences may vary. The creator said the directory led her to a physician who respected her decision. “I did not have any issues. I felt very seen, heard, validated, listened to,” she said. “My doctor was a man. So shout out to that man.” She closed by encouraging viewers who are “110% sure” they want a child-free life to explore the Reddit resource and speak with a qualified medical professional about their options.