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Re: Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome
From: Angela (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 20 Nov 2000 13:53:21 -0600 (CST)
I have never really had a regular cycle except for when I was younger
and on BC pills. Ever since the tubal they are very unpredictable,
often I skip a month or two at a time. What hormone tests are best to
determine whether my ovaries are still viable?
At Mon, 20 Nov 2000, j wang, M.D. wrote:
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>It is not likely that the reversal will help improve the blood supply to
>your ovaries. It is debated as to whether tubal ligation syndrome is
>related to ovarian changes due to blood supply compromise. You
>certainly should have good documentaion that you are ovulating before
>you have hte reversal surgery. If you are having regular cycles, that's
>a good indication.
>
>At Mon, 20 Nov 2000, Angela wrote:
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>>I had a Tubal Ligation almost 7 yrs ago. Since then I have had alot of
>>the symptoms I have seen given for Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome. In
>>March I plan to have a reversal of my ligation performed. My question
>>is if the blood supply to my ovaries was jeopardized during the ligation
>>(which is the blame in Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome) can the reversal
>>improve the blood supply to my ovaries. My fear is that my ovaries may
>>have atrophied and might not produce viable eggs for conception. I plan
>>to have my hormone levels checked very soon which I have been told will
>>help in an assessment of this, but was hoping to gain more information
>>on the effects on my ovaries blood supply by a reversal.
>
>--
>James Wang, M.D
>Assitant Clinical Prof.
>Tufts University School of Medicine
>
>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>and/or interventions.
>
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