So, I'm currently almost 29wks pregnant with my second child. I do have a seizure disorder and last week had a seizure - terrifies me that it could happen again during pregnancy. I never had one with my 3yr old while pregnant, but did have one when he was about 5wks old. Anyway, I was thinking we were probably done, but after having a seizure while pregnant I know I don't want to risk it again. I'm thinking birth control options long term. I have PCOS and have thought about a tubal, but not sure if there are side effects from that. I'm wondering if I'd still need birth control anyway due to the PCOS (which isn't HORRIBLE when not on birth control (atleast from the last time I went off it). I also have 2 clotting disorders and not too sure of what other birth control options are actually safe due to the increased risk of clots. I do have an OB appt today and plan to talk with her some about this, just wanted to know if anyone who has PCOS has had a tubal and if there have been any problems - and even if you don't have PCOS but have had a tubal, feel free to let me know your experience. Thanks ahead of time!
I talked to the OB and I can either have a tubal if we're sure we're done or use progesterone only birth control. So, I'm still looking into my options, but time is getting limited. My OB also said what Courtney G said about the hormonal stuff. If you had hormonal issues before and were on birth control, that was just covering up anything (if that makes sense - those aren't her words exactly). But she said if you have heavy, light, irregular periods before, you'll still have them. When they clip or tie the tubes she said it doesn't affect the way your ovaries relay info to the brain, it just blocks sperm from getting through. Also, I've brought up a vasectomy a few times to DH and everytime I do I get a straight "no" answer - I think he's afraid. He doesn't even discuss it, i'ts just "no". And he said that since it's more an issue for me with getting pregnant and dealing with everything, it's even more reason for me to get "fixed" instead of him. So I don't know. I'll still take advice from anyone whose had a tubal to think about it. Thanks for those who've responded so far!
Having your tubes tied does not affect things hormonally in any way. There is no change to your ovaries or hormones. It is simply mechanically changing the structure of the tubes. So for people who have menopausal or hormonal symptoms after having tubes tied, it is unrelated.
I had my tubes tied, and then untied 7 years later, and now have a 3 week old little boy. But anyways, I also have a clotting disorder and was told that I should not take hormonal birth control (terrible but I smoke, i quit pregnant and started right back up again, but only outside away from my guy). smoking obviously makes the risk even greater for a clot even though I'm not yet 30. The tubal wasn't terrible for me, I had very few side effects, although a lot is being done to actually verify post tubal ligation syndrome, and I would suggest you google it just so you completely understand the risk. Also there are new methods available such as essure (i think that's how it is spelled) that may be better with your other issues.
While I am personally against tubals, when it comes to risking your own health I do think it is most likely your best option, but make sure it is what you really want to do. There are a lot of women out there who regret it later and fight to find a way to be put back together again, and it's not an easy task, and there is no garentee that it will result in a healthy pregnancy if you do reverse it.
I considered having my tubes tied but I researched it and found numerous blogs and medical reports suggesting that having ones tubes tied causes more trouble than its worth. Below is a link that may help you decide if its worth the risk. Why not have your husband consider a vasectomy?
http://members.tripod.com/~sterilization_rights/Symtoms_P...
i don't have pcos but i did have a tubal 4yrs ago. there can be side affects. i don't have any, but i did some research and it can give you the symptoms or put you thru early menopause (which for me would be awesome :P). it can also cause facial hair growth, weight gain. these are pretty rare however. and the risks weren't that serious for me to not consider doing it. most women get facial hair as they get older, we all go thru menopause and if i had taken birth control it can cause weight gain. my mom had a tubal, i had one, my MIL and SIL, none of us had a problem. i'm not sure about my SIL but the rest of us had ours cut and tied.
Have you considered having your husband get a vasectomy? It's a much safer and simpler procedure for him to get "fixed" versus you. It's also covered by insurance. I'm 30 weeks pregnant with my last child, and we've decided that after years of my having to deal with birth control and pregnancies, it is now "his turn." :)
