Comments on: Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome | A Long Journey

By: Stay At Home Mom

Stay At Home Mom — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 23:07:51 +0000

Hi,
Nice to know Im not the only one have these symptoms. I had a tubal done 6 months ago after having 2 children youngest 12. It was the worst decision I ever made. My husband and I have been together for 23 years and never fought as much as we do now. My mood swings are crazy, always always feel nausea until I start my period so 3 weeks of being miserable. Sometimes even throwing up. I had surgery done because of cramping and it is still here no relief at all it is all worse. Im seeing my gyn tomorrow. I will be bringing this information to my doctor I think she thinks Im crazy. Im only 39 and want to feel 39 not like I do.

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By: F. P.

F. P. — Sun, 16 May 2010 03:15:29 +0000

After 10 yrs. of PTLS, which has not yet been acknowledged by my OBGYN, I am encouraged to find that your staff are hearing the voices of women afflicted with trauma, directly caused by tubal ligations. At the young age of 22 I underwent a tubal with the fullest support of my OB. Symptoms which manifested immediately, as well as continue to affect me include: severe, debilitating cramping just at the onset of my period, located only on the right side, a change in the length of cycles and the amount of blood loss, changes in body hair, documented hot flashes, migraines, and blood tinged ovulation discharge! In hindsight, my husband, as well as myself are in dismay that we were not cautioned or made aware of the reality of the very real physical effects of this surgery. Additionally, my OB never suggested to postpone surgery, following thoughtful reflection nor did he consult my husband for his input or desire. I extend my utmost gratitude for the strides you are taking to research, educate and move toward a full and honest understanding of tubal ligations and it's effects.

By: Hope Mills

Hope Mills — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:49:22 +0000

I always thought something was wrong. Most doctors basically told me, I was crazy. I knew what was going on with my body. I feel better, knowing that I am not alone.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:14:42 +0000

I’m so glad I found this article. I have been thinking something was terribly wrong with me but doctors seem to be little help. I have gone to the ER and to doctors trying to figure out why I have pains and strange periods; start stop and very heavy. I am so relieved to find out that it isn’t just me; not that I am happy others are suffering. I had a tubal in 2005 and recently symptoms have gotten worse. Thank-you for sharing your stories.

By: linda

linda — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:46:14 +0000

For years since I got my tubes tied I have had severe pain.
I was always dismised by doctor saying the “cramps” were normal. When they ask me about my cramps on a scale of one to ten I say ten. They feel like I am in labour. I have heavy periods and they usually last 6 to 7 days. I get bad headachs that can last for 2days with no relief even from tylenol. The pains I get are so dibilitating that I usually have to lay on the couch or in my bed the first 3 days of my menstral cycle. One doctor told me have a hystrectomy. Other doctors told me I would just have to “deal” with it there was nothing wrong. Unfortunatly were I live tubal reversal is not covered and no way can I affored it. So now I have a name for what I have. I know I’m not crazy but I will still have to live with the pain. Now after reading about PTLS I am slightly releaved I am not crazy there is a name for what I have.

Thanks Linda

By: taalah

taalah — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:26:14 +0000

The PTLS is so real. The feeling of not feeling any more is the big issue. Constantly feeling like your drained, each month you have a period that last so long and the pain you have with it. Having dry skin changes, hormonal imbalance, weight gain, loss of sex drive, back aches, water weight gain is so much worse. All this leading to more medical problems and having some doctors say “oh it is caused by other things, such as hormones.” “Dah” changing the natural path that our bodies give us, will cause a major problem in how we live. I never seen my hormones be so blah. Though I have no thyroid, I realized this was not it. I have lived with out a thyroid since I was 18 now I am 36 and I can say thyroid is so not the problem. As long as one takes their supplement of thyroid, they won’t have these kinds of changes. I just want to feel like a woman again. Normal changes with out all the extra drama of having a period for over a week. Gosh we weren’t made to do that. Any one wants to take a journey with me on how I am saving and loosing weight to get my tubes untied just send me a note. Good luck with all. And who knows maybe one day soon insurance will start assisting with reversal surgeries for us.

By: Christina Hobgood ST

Christina Hobgood ST — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:51:17 +0000

I’m glad to know that so many women can relate to these articles and now they will know they are not alone. Hopefully these articles will help those women to make a decision about their care.

By: Pamela Mills CRNA

Pamela Mills CRNA — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:44:41 +0000

Patient education is key in enabling people to make informed decisions about their medical care. Thank you Dr Monteith for continuing this very important topic.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:25:06 +0000

These articles on PTLS continue to be important for so many women who have similar symptoms, post tubal ligation. The patients we will hear from in the next few articles will reveal their difficulties and hopefully encourage others to voice similar experiences.

By: Jan

Jan — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:42:40 +0000

Dr. Monteith has provided an opportunity for women to learn from one another about PTLS symptoms that are often ignored or denied by health care providers. Thanks for providing this information. Hopefully more data will help women suffering to acquire the attention they need.