Rebecca after tubal ligation reversal…
At the age of 32, Rebecca underwent a tubal ligation in 1995. Within one year, she began to notice worsening menstrual symptoms which were attributed to Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome (PTLS). She dealt with these symptoms for 12 years before deciding to undergo tubal ligation reversal surgery.
Her story prior to tubal ligation reversal can be read in the article entitled Meet Rebecca. Rebecca reported her symptoms after tubal ligation as:
Loss of libido
Losing more that the normal amount of hair daily
Unexplained Weight gain
Loss of sexual arousal
Loss of natural lubrication
Painful intercourse
Depression
Isolation
Spotting
Heavier cycles
Unexplained Joint pain
Migraine headaches
Severe Mood Swings
Severe Temperature fluctuations
Rebecca’s Tubal Reversal Surgery
Rebecca underwent an outpatient tubal ligation reversal in July 2008. Drs Berger and Monteith performed her surgery. Rebecca’s fallopian tubes were found to be in good condition and she had a successful bilateral, microsurgical tubotubal anastamosis. Her surgery lasted 88 minutes. She was subsequently released to the local Sheraton hotel, was seen the next day by a Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center staff member, and was then discharged to home. She has recovered from reversal surgery without any complications.
Rebecca After Surgery
Rebecca’s report on her symptoms since having reversal surgery:
As far as my symptoms at this point:
I believe it is too early to really notice any changes but here are the few that I am aware of this month.
I am thinking about intimacy once again and I feel that my libido is coming back.
Intercourse was not painful.
My headache this month lasted only one day.
My moods are still erratic and my hair continues to fall out.
I plan to keep track of my feelings, including the desire for intimacy, and sexual arousal signs; in addition to other symptoms.
I believe hormone testing is important before and after a tubal reversal. Perhaps every 3 to 6 months along with keeping a journal of menstrual symptoms.
CHTRC Series of Worsening Menstrual Problems After Tubal Ligation
This is the twelfth article in our fourteen part series on PTLS and associated medical conditions. Our first article, Pain After Tubes Tied: Symptom of Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome?, reviews symptoms associated with PTLS.
Our next several articles will continue to present patients who have suffered from worsening menstrual, physical, and emotional symptoms after surgical sterilization procedures ( women who had their tubes tied).
Readers can also view other patient submitted stories about their menstrual symptoms, reasons for reversing tubal ligation, and outcomes after reversal reversal surgery. Each patient’s story is listed below:
We invite readers to join our Tubal Reversal Message Board and discuss and share personal experiences with tubal ligation. We also have a dedicated PTLS forum for readers to share experiences of worsening symptoms after tubal ligation procedures.
November 6th, 2009 at 5:28 am
Thank you so much for sharing this information. Currently I am pregnant and wanted to have a tubal ligation (this will be my 2nd c-section). You have helped me realize what it may cost me emotionally and physically. I am not ready to pay the price, especially because I have been suffering from multiple health problems. I decided I will not have a tubal ligation. Thanks again!
November 26th, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Thanks so much for sharing your story. There are many of us out here reading these stories out of desparation because we are suffering so many of these same symptoms. Your message has given me hope and helped me to take the next step in this process.
October 20th, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Congratulations, Rebecca, on being on the other side of your tubal reversal surgery. I wish you continued relief from your PTLS symptoms. Please keep us posted on your progress.