Rebecca S. Uranga, MD

I (a married, very childfree, 28yo female) was treated like a human being with bodily autonomy in a state (Idaho, USA) that I never expected I would! A few years ago, when I was 28yo, I went in for a consultation with Dr. Uranga even though she wasn’t my GYN. I am married to my husband who is also very childfree and no human children exist from either of us! My primary care physician recommended Dr. Uranga, as she went to school with her and held her in high regard. Dr. Uranga asked the standard questions such as: am I aware that this is permanent, do you already have children, does your husband know (I got more of a she was concerned for my safety vibe, versus a does my husband approve vibe.) It almost seemed like she was going through the standard questions because she had to, not because she was questioning my decision. She ultimately said something along the lines of well you look like you’ve done your research, lets get you on the schedule. She also recommended doing the bilateral salpingectomy as opposed to the tubal, due to the possibility of ovarian cancer starting in the tubes. I scheduled my appointment for a few weeks later which took place at St. Luke’s Hospital in Meridian, Idaho. I had an all female team, including my anesthesiologist and they were all supportive and kind. The procedure was done robotically and was less than 45 mins! She even showed me pics of my ovaries and uterus afterward, which I was thrilled to see!