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Are there negative symptoms associated with a tubal ligation?

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Rarely: Most women don't feel anything after a tubal ligation. The most common negative symptom is regret. Some women do complain of pelvic pain, pain during intercourse, but it is rare.

Answered 9/21/2013

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