Question 1

are there tubal ligation pains afterwards?

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Generally.no: Most times tubal ligation does not produce post-procedure pains after recovery. However, if adhesions occur, that can be a source of pain later whereby tissues intra-abdominally such as the bowel, tube or ovary end up sticking to each other inappropriiately.

Question 2

what are the requirements for a tubal ligation?

Accepted Answer

Usually over 21: If you have medicaid you will have a 30 day waiting period after you sign the consent form.  You must be over 21.  Many physicians will want you to be older before making such a permanant decision.

If you have private insurance or are a cash pay there may be no waiting period.  Be sure this is what you want, as once done is very difficult and expensive to undo.

Question 3

what are advantages and disadvantages of tubal ligation?

Accepted Answer

See below...: Some advantages of a tubal ligation are that it is a very effective way to prevent pregnancy forever.  You don't have to remember to take a pill every day and are not on hormones.  Some disadvantages are that its hard to reverse if you change your mind and want more children; also, There is a some risk for irregular or heavy periods after a tubal ligation.   Best wishes!

Question 4

tubal ligation reversal success?

Accepted Answer

40% to 85%.: But it depends on several factors: the best candidates for tubal reversal are women younger than age 40 who had sterilization surgery immediately following childbirth.

Have you considered adopting?  Probably cheaper, and the success rate is 100%!  and you would be doing a good thing.  A very good thing.

Question 5

can i get tubal ligation surgery at 21?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But it is a very important decision. Although people talk about reversing this surgery, the results are variable , so assume that it will be permanent. You are young and life changes more than we think at 21. If you seek sterility there are many options without surgery. Take your time to make a decision.

Question 6

can i use tampons after a tubal ligation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, that's fine.

Question 7

could you possibly reverse a tubal ligation?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes: A majority of tubal ligations can be reversed. If the tube is completely remove this obviously cannot be reversed. Occasionally parts of the fallopian tube will be buried within the back of the uterus and this cannot be repaired. Also if the tube is burnt in three separate places this doesn't allow enough to be repaired. Always seek reversal by experienced micro surgeons such as reproductive endocrinologist.

Question 8

what are the side effects of a tubal ligation?

Accepted Answer

None: Following a tubal ligation you should have no side effects. Once your anesthetic wears off, you should feel fine. However, many patients complain of irregular or painful cycles, hormonal based symptoms (pmdd/pms), or ovulation pain: symptoms that were controlled nicely with their prior birth control. Many women take hormonal birth control to control these sx, so talk to your doc if this is you.

Question 9

what is fulguration involving a tubal ligation?

Accepted Answer

Burn: Fulguration means cauterization.
It is safer to have a tubal ligation in the office.
It is done through the vagina with a local anesthetic and no incisions. Recovery is almost immediate.

Question 10

how difficult is it to reverse a tubal ligation?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on where the tubes were ligated. Sometimes total tubal removal is performed which cannot be reversed. A good tubal anastomosis can carry a pregnancy rate of approximately 60 to 80% after the micro reversal. The success rate depends on the experience of your micro surgeon.

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