Post Tubal Ligation Issues

Hi there!

I too had a TL. I had mine after my fourth child in 2004. I have had THE worst periods since then. They were always bad but these are ridiculous. for the first three days I am not even wanting to leave the house for fear of an "accidental SPILL". I have clots and such a bad flow that I also go through a tampon an hour...in fact I dont even try and use them anymore. I went to my OB/GYN and the only thing that seemed to calm them down a bit was birth control. It sux having to be on BC again but it was wonderful to have a better menstrual experience. She put me on seasonique. which meant I only had a period every THREE months. That is heaven. Thats all I can tell you. Sorry it is not more!!
Lots of luck to ya!!

This is a late response and I didn't really read over everyone else's but I wanted to tell you what I had done (and this may not even help you..I don't know). I have always had heavy periods which got worse after I stopped using that birth control shot. I decided to have my tubes tied so I didn't have to do the birth control thing anymore and while I was at my consult, the dr asked about my periods. She suggested I have an ablation done along with having my tubes tied. The ablation is a procedure that is meant to control your periods. However it completely stops them in about 80% of the cases (I am one of them and I love it lol). They do something with destroying the uterus walls and that's what helps to control the periods (or stop them). There was no discomfort after the procedure either, however...I do believe it is an outpatient surgery. Look ablation up online and see if that is something you want to discuss with your dr.

I had a tubal ligation about 8 mos ago after my daughter and i have very similar issues. i thought i may be the only one. I have not mentioned it to my dr. either as i felt like i may be over reacting but maybe we should. i can not even wear a tampon alone, i have to wear a pad to a tampon just will not do it. then when my period appears to be ending, it seems like it starts all over. please let me know any kind of information you find out and i will do the same.

E., soaking one pad (or tampon) an hour is called hemorhaging. You need to call your doctor ASAP if it continues, or go into the emergency room. Thank you, and good luck.

I don't actually have a response to your question, but one of my own. I am due to have my second child anytime now, most defintely by c-section on the 29th if she doesn't come on her. Because of a heart condition I cannot take birth control and decided I would get a tubal ligation when my daughter is born. What websites or advice can you lend me based on your experience so I can make sure I am making the right decision? I have extreme endometriosis so I am no stranger to intense pain and menstrual issues. I was just hoping they would taper off after the ligation, not worsen.

Thanks in advance!

T.

See your doctor! That's a significant blood loss, and you should be checked for anemia.

You are bleeding an awful lot. It isn't bothering your doctor when you need to go and I think you need to go. It may not be anything, but chances are there might me. Better be safe than sorry. Good Luck.

Hi E.,
I had a tubal ligation about 2 years ago. I have kinda the same issues. I am very heavy the first few days and then I am on my period for almost 2 weeks. I have spoke to my doctor about it and the option was to go on the pill again for 3 months and see if that regulated my periods (which I am choosing not to do) or to have a DNC. My doctor would like for me to come in and have a ultrasound to be able to see. I have spoke to someone who has had this done for the same reason as you and I. She told me it it made a total difference.
I hope this helps you and good luck with what you decide to do!

T.

Hi E., I am 36, had girl #4 just over a year ago (first and only c-section, then had my tubes tied). I just stopped nursing a little over 1 1/2 months ago and am still 25 pounds over my pre-pregnancy weight (gained over 65 lbs). My body has been through alot in the last 2 years (well 17 years) and is starting to get somewhat back to normal.

I have experienced HEAVY periods (for years) and light (normal) periods. They have changed with each pregnancy, going from 10 days heavy every 3 months to 5 day light period every 4 weeks. I did have some spotting and a couple times had a period 2 weeks apart (after this last child). But this is normal for me (change in cycle). So I was not concerned (because there was not extreme pain/discomfort or that gut instinct that something was wrong). From my experience, your body goes through so many changes. Especially when something new/different happens (birth, tubal ligation, etc). Every women's body is different and they have all experienced different things (normal for some, adnormal for others). Be cautious when taking advice. It is comforting to know that others have gone through the same thing and things turned out fine (which is good to know). But, when others start giving you a diagnosis based on what they experienced, this could put you more into a panic state than you would rather be in. I know I have freaked out when given advice and find out later that there is nothing to be worried about.

Anyhow, my advice to you is that if you are in anyway concerned, then see your doctor. You know your body better than anyone else. I would rather you see your doctor, have it documented that you've come in concerned, then have the Dr. tell you "Don't worry, this is normal.", instead of you doing nothing and finding out later, you should have gone in. You will be be more at ease, especially knowing that your doctor is aware of your concern, is not concerned and can monitor things if necessary. It's better to be safe than sorry. It's better for your doctor to be awar of what your going through, even if it turns out to be nothing. If anything, I think you will feel better if you go.

Good luck to you and God bless you and your family.

I had similar problems but nothing to do with tubal ligation, which I had also. After you have children your body changes, I took three years to increase to hemmoraging on periods. I eventually had to have a herterectomy, but I am glad I did, no more periods and less up and down each month. My doctor tried another procedure before that though where hot water burned out the lining of my utereus but that only worked temporary. Good Luck!

E.,

That is NOT normal. Call your dr. IMMEDIATELY and make an appt. I had a tubal ligation 23 yrs. ago and had no change whatsoever in my periods. I did have hormonal and mood changes because - according to another dr. - they cut a blood vessel or something that carried progesterone. You had better get to a dr. quick and see what's going on.

K.

Hello E., This doesn't sound right to me. I also has my tubes tied after my son was born in 86. The only time I had spotting during ovulation was when I was on the pill and it through my hormones off. The doc called it "break through bleeding". I don't know what that means. You should see your doctor. This could be more than a simple problem. Good luck.

I had this done at your age and don't think there was any change in my periods, but in my mid-late 30's I began to have flooding periods and did to through menopause earlier than usual - one of my daughers did this too. I think you should tell your doctor, though it's probably nothing serious. Maybe there's something else going on hormonally. Has anything else changed in your life? I'd check it out because you'll get pretty anemic from all that bleeding, not to mention the inconvenience.

Yes, same here....but my doc said that if it becomes bothersome, then he needs to investigate further. Extremely heavy periods put you (us) at risk for anemia which will zap your energy level and cause a lot of other issues. Your doc chose his/her profession to care for your OB/Gyn issues...so don't hesitate to call them! It's their job! :) You certainly don't want to be neglecting a more serious issue that you wouldn't know about if not for your docs expertise!
~L.

Hi, I didn't know there is an "oficial" name for it now. I also had a tubal after the birth of my second child--in 1976! I am 55 now. I experienced the identical menstrual changes as you have discribed and since I worked in a hospital for many years (Resp. Tech.)I did my own informal survey among my peers and every single one had similar problems. Whenever I would ask my Ob/Gyn about it I would be told "there is no conclusive evidence to support any connection between heavy periods and tubal ligation surgery." I didn't believe it then and I don't believe it 32 years later. My condition worsened until by age 35 I was using a thick pad and two Super Plus tampons and still had leakage. I eventually had a partial hysterectomy in 1989 and what a relief! I swear I felt better immediately. It wasn't just the heavy periods that came every TWO weeks it was also a constant, dull ache in my abdomen. Then, in 2000, I developed a benign ovarian cyst so I had both ovaries removed and then went on HRT, which I am still taking,on a low dosage. The irony is that if you went on the pill your symptoms would ease but the whole point of having the TL was so you wouldn't have to worry about birth control any more! This is very real so talk to your Gyn about it. I hope he/she doesn't tell you that as you age, particularly around 30 yrs. of age, your peroids just change. (I was told that) IF you hadn't had the TL I seriously doubt that you would be having this problem. I hope there is some medication out there now that can help. I haven't concerned myself with this issue, obviously, in years so I don't know if there is help. By the way, the doctor may suggest a D&C and in my opinion and research, it is pointless. The only time a D&C is necessary is after a miscarriage if some fetal tissue remains. It is a stop gap procedure that rarely cures the problem, is expensive and not without risk. I wish you the best. Just know that you're not imagining it and that you're not alone. Denise.

E.-I am sorry to hear what you are going through. Us women have enough to deal with, without having these problems too. I would contact your doctor though. I haven't had a TL but I did have problems with bleeding really heavy and the first thing they checked what my thyroid levels. Your thyroid could be doing this. You won't be bothering your doctor with these concerns of bleeding. Its always better to go in and ask and find out then to wait too long and it becomes serious. Good luck and I hope this helps.

Morning,

No worries my sister. I'm 41 years old, and I experienced the same thing after the birth of my second son. The doctor advised me that I would experience changes in my cycle, but I never expected that. I still have heavy periods and I got my Tubal Ligation in 1999. I'm use to it now, and You'll get use to it as well.

Have a Blessed Day!!

E.,

I haven't experienced a tubal ligation but I would strongly suggest you contact your physcian for an opinion. You are alot like me that you don't want to bother the doctor about little things but I don't see this as a little thing.

Then, if the doctor tells you this is normal then it will put your mind at ease.

Hang in there and let us know how you're doing!