something as important/sacred as creating life.

The rest of that section states the family should "...consult with each other and with their bishop and should receive divine confirmation of their decision through prayer".

I have had the procedure done and my wife and I spoke to our bishop about it per the Handbook.

It's been great as the handbook also states, "Married couples should also understand that sexual relations within marriage are divinely approved not only for the purpose of procreation but also as a way of expressing love...".