I am really wondering if I should get an IUD or get my tubes tied. I am 24, and so have never wanted to be pregnant, in fact the thought horrifies me. I can see adopting foster children later in life but I've never wanted to give birth. At the same time I'm worried I could change my mind since I'm still young. On the other hand, I know that being pregnant has a high chance of absolutely wrecking my body, which is really fragile to begin with. I also don't really want to pass EDS on to a child. I could just get an IUD, but the stories of pain and painful side effects have really scared me off. I deal with enough pain already. I'm on birth control for my periods anyway, but I'm worried it might not be enough to be sure, and if abortion is outlawed, for all I know birth control could be next. Is it reasonable for me to consider tubal ligation? Are IUDs as awful as I'm scared they would be?