Comments on: Diagnosing Menstrual Problems After a Tubal Ligation

By: Michelle, 38 year old mom

Michelle, 38 year old mom — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:24:24 +0000

I had twin baby girls on June 19, 2009 and bled for 4 weeks afterwards. It is now September 19 and I haven’t had a period yet. They were born by c-section and I had a tubal ligation done. I’m beginning to wonder what’s wrong. (I’m not pregnant…took the test just in case.)

By: Melissa Usery

Melissa Usery — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:05:50 +0000

I am almost 45 and I believe I had tubal cauterization 7 years ago. I regret the decision immensely and would love to have it it reversed because I have had extremely heavy and funky periods. I am irritable a lot more now. I have changed since my tubal. Now I wish and pray I can get it reversed.

By: Marie

Marie — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:16:54 +0000

It has been 25 years since I had my TL. I did this following the birth of my fifth child. I will be 53 in a month and I’ve regretted the decision for tubal ligation all these years. My periods have never been the same and in preparation for menopause, it isn’t easy for me. I wouldn’t recommend this to anyone ever.

By: Carmen

Carmen — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:19:02 +0000

I wish I would have found out about this sooner. I only recently learned how a TL can affect your menstrual cycle. Since I have had my TL(1996) I have had very regular periods, like clockwork. BUT, they are so very painful and there are so many clots, most often it scares me. But I just put up with it for the last 13 years. I am about to embark on the journey of having my Tubal Ligation reversed. It is mainly because I would like to have another baby in the near future, but I hope and pray that after the surgery the cramps, pain, anxiety, etc. will go away and no longer affect my life they way it has. I’m one of those people who made the decision under someone else’s influence and really regret having had TL. If I had another choice I would tell him to get a vasectomy instead of me getting any type of surgery.The article above were very helpful and its good to know now that I’m not alone. Good luck for everyone out there that is having their surgery reversed.

By: sherry snow

sherry snow — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 18:53:33 +0000

I have had four children one in 1999 one in 2000 one in 2002 and the last in 2005 I got my tubal ligation done six weeks after my fourth child was born. It has been nothing but awful starting six weeks after I healed from the surgery. My periods are crazy. I have to use two boxes of the ultra tampons a month. I have no energy. I’m aggravated most of the month. My mood swings are terrible. I’m very nervous. It’s hard to do anything when I’m on my period its so heavy. I have a hard time shopping and standing for long periods of time without messing up my clothes. I have lots of clots.I have a line that has appeared above my lip that looks like a mustache but there is no hair, it’s just a dark pigment.

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:51:16 +0000

Some woman may skip a cycle after stress or surgery…talk with your doctor if this keeps happening.

By: Beverly

Beverly — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:43:22 +0000

I had my tubal done on the 13th of May and I have yet to have my period. Is that normal? I took several OTC pregnancy tests and all came back negative.

By: tammy

tammy — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:05:25 +0000

I had a tubal done in Feb 2005. I have had numerous problems: the hard knot in my stomach just under my belly button; periods are heavy one month, fine the next; have gas every single day and stay bloated. I have 4 children. After the first two, I lost all my weight, Now, I can’t lose the weight. My back constantly hurts. Have you got any ideas about this?

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:27:47 +0000

Your tubal ligation is probably not causing these problems. Most commonly the reason is anovulation- or not ovulating. You should discuss this with your doctor to prevent future problems.

By: Raven R.

Raven R. — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:18:50 +0000

I had a c-section and tubal ligation after my 3rd child. I was used to regular periods and 4-5 day bleeding. It has been 4 months since I had the tubal ligation and my periods are super light – more like spotting for a day and irregular. Also now I have a month and a week between each one. Now I am kinda worried I might be pregnant but my husband thinks I am just depressed because more children are no longer an option. Is my tubal causing these problems ??

By: Momma2-3 girls

Momma2-3 girls — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 01:03:06 +0000

I had my tubes tied July 12th 2007 after a c-section. My periods are awful. They have been painful since about August of 07 and now we are at 2009 and just this month I have had 2 periods. I had just gotten off my last period about the 21 and 2 days later I have started again….what is the deal here… If anyone knows let me know… Thanks.

By: I have had a tubal

I have had a tubal — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 01:02:07 +0000

I have had a tubal and a c-section together. Now my periods are really weird. I have the first one and its really heavy.Then I have a second one and its really light. Plus I can feel something like a needle in my side at times and a knot under my belly button when I am standing but not while I am sitting or laying down. What could this be? I also have Crohn’s Disease. Could that have something to do with it?

By: The Tubal Reversal Journey Of Georgia Peach | Tubal Reversal Blog

The Tubal Reversal Journey Of Georgia Peach | Tubal Reversal Blog — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 02:05:54 +0000

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By: Cyndi

Cyndi — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:17 +0000

I had a TL in October of 2006 after the birth of my fifth child,I didn’t have any trouble until he was about a year or so, then my periods would be two days of heavy bleeding and then for the rest of the week or longer, I would be so light that it was like spotting and then are days that I get a bad headaches the day before I start,I know that this is not normal by any means, and my doctor is the type to tell me that it is all in my head and it hasn’t a thing to do with my TL! All the stuff that I’ve been reading can’t be in our heads! I’m only 32…not crazy!! Something is wrong! There are many women I’ve talked to that have most of the same problems. Thanks for the feed back!!!

By: LVN

LVN — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:56:36 +0000

I did not know of complications following a tubal ligation. Mine was done October 2003 – over 5 years ago. Since then, I have had increasing problems with menstruation I’ve always attributed to a past preliminary diagnosis of endometriosis (never confirmed through laparoscopy). But, now I am wondering if it is something directly related to the tubal ligation, since my prior symptoms ceased before even having children. I have 3 children, my last 2003. My cycles are fairly regular (27-29 days), but I have disabling uterine contractions lasting 3-5 days and HEAVY bleeding with lots of clots. I’m usually on bedrest for a few days. I also struggle to maintain emotional stability for 2 weeks out of each month. I feel normal or like myself only 25-50% of each month. I would really like to have a reversal done and am praying about it and the ability to afford it.

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:24:49 +0000

I toughed my way through the physical and mental issues that followed a tubal ligation as a young wife, not realizing I needed medical help. Even now as a grandmother,I am grateful for the insight into what was happening to me that your article provides.

By: MARTHA

MARTHA — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:35:51 +0000

I had my tubal ligation on 10/16/08 since then I have not had a menstrual cycle. I also noticed that my attitude has changed towards everyone. I am very irritable and get agitated right away. I am only 27 yrs old. Is this normal?

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:23:54 +0000

I too had a tubal ligation… cut and cauterized. After severe pain in my left side, abnormal periods and a couple of ultrasounds over a period of time, I had a d&c. The pain still continued until I became pregnant two years later. The tubes grew back together. Lab tests showed that the procedure had been done correctly. The good news is that after my son was born, I no longer had the pain. And I had this beautiful little boy who is a blessing to this day. I would encourage those who are thinking about the procedure to really really think about it.

By: Angela @billysgirl0716@att.net

Angela @billysgirl0716@att.net — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:50:05 +0000

I had a tubal ligation 6 years ago and my periods have been abnormal ever since. I haven’t been stressed and didn’t regret my decision until this last month. However, I read a lot about symptoms on PTLS and out of a list of 32 signs, I had 19 of them. I am currently having some bad cramping and have for a week. Not sure what the deal is but I can’t even get into the doctor for a month.

By: Rhonda Brown RN

Rhonda Brown RN — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:10:00 +0000

What great information. It just goes to show how information can help women determine the direction of their own health care. I am hoping that the more information that is available will help others get away from catch all terms and that physicians will quit relying on the diagnosis of depression for problems that women have with their menstrual cycle. Thanks for the information.

By: Sally,RN

Sally,RN — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:06:22 +0000

Very informative article. It seems that to arrive at the diagnosis of PTLS thorough examination and testing is necessary to keep PTLS from becoming the catch all term when a physician doesn’t want to take the time to find out the source of a women’s complaints.