A 48-year-old member asked:
Having third csection, debating tubal or hubby having vasectomy, what's the difference?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A Verified Doctoranswered
Urology 53 years experience
Up to you...: Vasectomy or tubal ligation is for permanent contraception, but never 100%, yet close to. Technically, it will be much easier to have tubal ligation at the same setting of anesthesia; if not with C-section, vasectomy is technically easier and can be done under local anesthesia, and there would be virtually (minimal) no pain & no bleeding. So, talk together and decide; now is the time to share love
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A female asked:
What could be causing pain in my lower pelvic after a C-section & tubal?
Dr. Pamela Pappasanswered
Psychiatry 44 years experience
Possible infection: Many things can cause lower pelvic pain after surgery, including infection. Are your bowels moving regularly since surgery? You need to see your ob-... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Why is it a high failure rate for tubal ligations performed during a c section?
Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
Excellent ?: Because the tubes are more vascular and even though most docs cut tie and burn them they have more a chance ( even though they shoudn't to recannulat... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
What will happen if you use a tampon after a C-section & tubal?
Dr. Carol Peters-tanksleyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 37 years experience
Nothing: Having a previous c-section and tubal ligation should not increase your risk of problems in using a tampon in the future, as long as you have recovere... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
I had a tubal ligation 9-06 post c-section, reg 28 day cycles, first day 1/29/16, 3 days pink bleeding days 18-21. staining day 23. Thoughts?
Dr. James Okamotoanswered
Family Medicine 28 years experience
Probably normal: This is probably a normal variation. A tubal ligation is the best type of contraception available. and very rarely allows for pregnancy. The most li... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
How long before i can do heavy exercise after having a c-section / tubal with absorbable staples? I'm 7wks pp. Still feel staples and discomfort.
Dr. Addagada Raoanswered
General Surgery 58 years experience
You will be: Able to do exercises by this time ( 7 th wk post op ) but has to do progressively , speak to our surgeon who has more information on you.
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