WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for October, 1998: Re: tubaligation

Re: tubaligation

From: connie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 7 Oct 1998 11:26:56 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 23 Aug 1998, Sue wrote:

>At Thu, 20 Aug 1998, D. Ashley Hill, M.D. wrote:

>>At Wed, 19 Aug 1998, Laura wrote:

>>>

>>>I am a 33 yr-old who is consider having a tubal

>>It is almost always preferable for the husband to have a vasectomy, as

>>it is a less complicated procedure that does not require general

>>anesthesia or the risk (however small) of damage to the intestines,

>>major abdominal blood vessels, or bladder. Most tubal ligations done in

>>the US are done via laparoscopy. Although uncommon, there is some

>>evidence that having a tubal may cause some women to have "wacky"

>>periods. This has been called the "post tubal ligation syndrome." The

>>theory is that the procedure alters the blood supply to the ovary,

>>which, in my opinion, is unlikely from an anatomic standpoint. However,

>>some women *do* have abnormal periods after a tubal.

>>Thus, when possible, the husband should get "clipped" and not the wife.

>>Good luck with your decision.

>>--

>>Ashley Hill

>>David Ashley Hill, M.D.

>>Associate Director

>>Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

>>Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency

>>Orlando, FL

>>http://home.mpinet.net/dahmd

>>The above is intended for general medical education,

>>and is not for specific medical advice.

>>I apologize, but I am unable to answer personal e-mail

>>due to time constraints.

>I am one of many women who had suffered severe side effects after tubal

>ligation. I have been doing a lot of research on this subject and have

>discovered that these complications are more common than people realize.

>It is so obvious that the side effects, heavy bleeding, excruciating

>pain, etc. occur after the tubal and the emotional pain is also

>difficult as one goes from dr to dr until finally finding one (most

>don't) who believes in Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome. I think it is

>extremely important that women are warned of these complications prior

>to surgery so that we can make an informed choice. Myself and many

>others have had our lives seriously affected by having a tubal.

--
I'm 39 post tubal 2.5 years and in early menopause, with no family history. I suspected perimenopause one year ago--lots of bleeding,d&c=nothing, then no periods.  My Md said no way. I believe there is a correlation between tubal/early menopause.  I won't give up!  Searching for info!

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