Have you had a tubal ligation?

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Registered: 06-04-2004
Have you had a tubal ligation?
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Sun, 07-18-2004 - 10:21am

Have you had a tubal ligation?



  • Yes- and I'm happy with the results- no complications
  • Yes- but I've had some mild side effects (please explain)
  • Yes- but I've had serious side effects (please explain)
  • No
  • Obligatory Other


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iVillage Member
Registered: 06-04-2004
Sun, 07-18-2004 - 10:23am

I'm trying to decide whether I want to get this done when I have my next c-section. We're positive that we only want two children, my concern is with side effects and other problems- and I'm hoping to get some Real Women experiences to help me make my decision. Thanks for your participation!


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Registered: 03-25-2003
Sun, 07-18-2004 - 8:01pm
I had my tubal a little over a year ago and have had no problems. I had 2 c-sections and it would have been easier if I had had my tubal at the same time as my last delivery but I wasn't 100% ready then. In the end I didn't have more kids but I'm sure I would have regretted it if I had had the tubal earlier. Since I was used to c-section recovery my surgery wasn't hard. The only real concern I had was being under general anesthesia but I had no problems. I had surgery on a Tuesday and went back to school to start a graduate program that Friday. It's been great not to worry about birth control!

Linda