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Topic: Considering Reversal due to post-tubal symptoms

CassandraCulver
Member # 5155

When I went in for my check-up I told my Dr. that I was feeling really sad and depressed and that I felt incomplete as a woman. His reply was, "It's all in your head" I look to be having my TR soon, as soon as I lose the weight I have gained from being depressed. I will be starting Prozac soon to help with the overwhelming emotions I have been having ever since my TL in Sept. I agree totally, there should be some sort of counsel given to woman who are considering a TL. Women NEED to be AWARE that there are side effects. Hind sight is 20/20 it's just a shame we didn't know then what we know now.

FieryPaige
Member # 5145

I just have to say what a relief it was to read that I am not the only one who was effected from the TL ....I never put two and two together until after I found this site...
I have had, and still do have terrible periods and pms...from mood swings to make people think that I had a split personality...not to mention a flow that had me almost at the hospital a few times thinking I was bleeding to death...

Even now..my breast are so sore two weeks before my period that when I take off my bra that I could cry...and I too get pinching in my sides that cause me to have to lay in bed...that is just the periods.

lmh0909
Member # 4133

Hi had my reversal 2 weeks ago and cannot believe the changes I have already felt. Had tubal ligation after 4th child, and with in one month such severe hormonal drops and sexual side effects, was unbelievable. Three days after my reversal changes already stated and now at almost 2 weeks, I am so hopeful, will be testing hormones this next week to see the data difference. These problems do exist and even though for some a tl is fine for others it is not. Dr. Berger and his staff have helped me no doubt. It is worth every penny to feel whole again.

Ivy
Member # 4708

We women who experience all these symptoms should now understand that we aren't alone anymore. More and more women are suffering from these horrible symptoms. Take it from a girl who had her tubal ligation at the age of 23 and now is 27 years old and regretting it.

StacyC
Member # 5044

I also thought I was losing my mind until I did a TL side affect search online. If only I had done it 2 years ago I am certain I would have convinced myself not to do it.

Dalinna
Member # 4447

I have been having all of these symptoms for 15yrs now. I had my tubes tied, by my ex-husbands demands, after our second daughter. This makes me so mad, because, I thought it was all in my head and I was the problem. I was never as depressed and upset at everything until I had my TL. My boyfriend and I have been together for 5yrs. now, and we want this so badly. I have been putting off getting married because I'm afraid that I can't give him the child he deserves. I don't want him stuck w/a person that can't give him a baby.

alice922
Member # 5061

I TOTALLY agree. Doctors don't have to agree that PTS exists -- but I DEFINITELY think they should inform potential TL-seekers that there are women who have had TLs who later describe certain changes they're not happy with.

I specifically asked my DR if TLs had any side effects or hormonal ramifications and he said NONE. It was simply a permanent barrier method, he explained. He said since the ovaries wouldn't be touched and the uterus left untouched -- you were simply blocking the pathway between the two. Very simple... or so it sounded but looking back I'm almost surprised I didn't think it through more - simply because I truly believe the female body and all of its inner workings are more complicated and delicate than we realize and interrupting it in this way HAS to result in consequences.

It is encouraging to hear that you've had symptom relief from your reversal * that your hubby thinks that in itself is worth the $$.

Julia Smith, RN Administrator
Member # 10

Tina is correct! We are amazed how frequently we hear and read that this syndrome does not exist when we see so many women who would prove otherwise! This widespread belief among doctors also means that insurance companies do not recognize post tubal syndrome and do not provide coverage based on this problem. In fact, there is no diagnosis code within insurance companies to recognize PTS. Of course, what each of you have experienced is quite real!

The good news is that many of our patients feel that their symptoms improve after reversal surgery.

tinaf
Member # 3165

Hi girls.....don't mean to butt in, but the syndrome, even if in our head, is sooooo real. I was only 23 with my TL...no way was I pre-menopausal!!

I am now 42 and wanting another baby. And truthfully, after the TR....my husband said he is glad we had it done even if we don't get pregnant. The symptoms are all gone....PMS, clotting, throbbing backache, sharp pains, heavy, heavy flow....going through a pad an hour... So he considers the increase in my quality of life during my period to be well worth the money and effort.

StacyC
Member # 5044

I never had anything like this prior to my TL, And as far as menopause I am 30. My stomach gets so tender during ovulation I can barely hold my children. I am going to get the reversal, soon. I will not let my dr. not because I do not like her anymore, I just don't like the odds. If I have to pay out of my pocket it is still cheaper for me to fly to CH and have a better chance.

All I was trying to say is if they do not believe scientifically then they still need to inform women that this is happening to women even if they tell them they don't believe it themselves.
Take care!

alice922
Member # 5061

I have had SEARING ovulation pain lately. No kidding -- intense burning and pinching on one side that lasts one full day usually. I do admit I felt what I referred to as the "ovulation pinch" before my TL, but it has intensified pretty dramatically.

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