Menstrual Changes After Tubal Ligation

Tubal ligation is a popular method of birth control for couples who are finished having children. There is a group of women who experience changes in the menstrual cycle after the surgery. These symptoms have been given a medical diagnosis, post tubal ligation syndrome. The U.S. Collaborative Review on Sterilization was started in the late 1970s to collect data on tubal ligation and later menstrual difficulties and hysterectomy. The participants were all women under the age of 45 years old. The original group was women who were undergoing a tubal ligation. Later, a group of women with husbands who had … Continue reading

The Pregnancy Blog Week in Review for May 22-27

A few interesting topics were covered in the Pregnancy Blog this week. If you missed them, or just like to read the week’s blogs in one place the week in review is for you. Relax and catch up on your reading and have a wonderful, healthy pregnancy. The Tubal Ligation is an effective procedure for many women who have decided their families are complete. However, the experience isn’t always perfect. About five percent of women suffer from Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome. Read about this syndrome and how it is treated to make an informed decision about your reproductive future. What … Continue reading

Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome

If you are considering a tubal ligation after the baby is born, you should know about post tubal ligation syndrome. Only about two to five percent of women experience symptoms of this syndrome after surgery. Although this syndrome is relatively rare, women should be aware of it to make an informed decision about surgery. Women should be informed of the possibility of side effects prior to the surgery. I was offered a tubal in the middle of my c section with my son. I had been given no information at all and was asked to make a split second decision. … Continue reading

Choosing a Surgeon to Reverse a Sterilization Procedure

Approximately five percent of couples who have had a sterilization procedure change their minds at some point in the future. For many reasons, they decide they want another baby. Vasectomy and tubal ligation reversals can be done with some success. The first step is to find a qualified doctor to perform the procedure. These are delicate procedures that require experience in microsurgery techniques. You won’t go to the yellow pages, or even your directory from the insurance company to find a doctor. For the greatest success rate, you want a doctor that is experienced in the procedure and has a … Continue reading