Do you still have a period after a tubal ligation?

Answer 1

After a tubal ligation, no matter which method, your body is adjusting to the changes. Hormones, ovulation, and even serotonin levels are affected by this surgery. Menstrual changes are common, especially if you have stopped your previous Birth Control method along with the surgery. It can take anywhere between 6 to 18 months for your body to readjust, and a "proper" cycle to resume. If you were always irregular, this can be even more so anticipated. For Depro-Provera users prior to TL, you may have irregular bleeding patterns. Speak to your doctor with any concerns, and always be alert to the possiblity of that 1% failure rate! Hope this helps. After a tubal ligation, no matter which method performed, your body is adjusting physically and emotionally. Hormones, ovulation, and even serotonin levels are affected by this surgery, sometimes causing what is referred to as "Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome". Menstrual irregularities are common, especially if you have stopped your previous birth control method along with the surgery. It can take anywhere between 6 to 18 months for your body to re-adjust, and a "normal" cycle to resume. If your cycles were irregular pre-surgery, this can be even more so anticipated and considered the norm. For those who used Depo-Provera as a form of birth control prior to your TL, you may have spotting for several days to weeks at at time after cessation of this method. Ultimately you know your body best and if you have any post-surgical concerns, see your Doctor right away. For all those ladies who are trying to conceive after a TL, I understand...I am 2 months post TL... but remember to be thankful for those we already have. Best regards and hopes for success to you all.

Answer 2

Yes . The tubal ligation interrupts the flow of the egg to the uterus but doesn't effect the hormonal flow to the uterus. You still have normal monthly periods with all the associated discomfort.

Answer 3

http://www.metrokc.gov/health/famplan/birthcontrol/brochures/sterilization-brochure.pdf This website contains many answers to questions about both vasectomies and tubal ligation. The website states, "If you are a woman, you will continue to have your periods, just like before surgery." This answer is found under the question "Will sterilization change my hormones?" I have seen on other websites that some woman experience lighter periods and shorter lengths of time.

Answer 4

I had my tubal in 2002 and I had my periods every month and it hasn't stopped yet. It also depends on your age. Some start to slow down and skip periods before they stop all together (menopause). When you're in your 30's the periods start to change in length and how heavy they are and some have cramps that they never had before. Check with your mom and see when see started to slow down and skip periods and when she stopped having them all together. This will give you an idea about when you should start to see signs of menopause. Another thing you can do is get a home pregnancy test and make sure cause you can still get pregnant. You can also get tests at the store that are like pregnancy test that can tell you if you're in menopause. If everything checks out to be ok then make sure you talk to your OBGYN at you 1 year check up.

I had my tubal one year ago- after my son was born. I was 32. I suffered many symptoms right away... depression, migraines almost everyday, a foggy- confused feeling in my head and weight gain. I didn't relate it to my tubal because I was getting regular periods. Well, my periods stopped... and so did my headaches and other symptoms two months ago. I just get irregular spotting now.

My doctor confirmed that a small percentage (up to 5%) of women who have a tubal ligation, suffer from a hormone imbalance because they had an artery from their uterus to their ovary or ovaries in one or both tubes and cutting that artery reduces blood flow to the ovary. This can cause a severe hormone imbalance... especially the hormone progesterone because it is only made in the ovaries. Without enough of it, you will fail to ovulate. The ovary will start to die. once one dies the other usually follows.

So, diagnosis for me is early menopause and hormone imbalance. I am not happy that I wasn't warned about this. I was told my ovaries would work just fine. Maybe they do for many... but not me. I would see your doctor if your periods stop and you are not pregnant. You may need to get on hormones. Look into natural hormone cream, not horse hormones that are prescribed. If you are pregnant, go to the doctor right away because the chances of it being a tubal pregnancy are great. Good luck.

To all you girls who haven't had your tubes tied yet... especially younger girls, think twice. There are other methods of birth control that don't have as many risks. Early menopause is heartbreaking and physically exhausting... to say the least.

Answer 5

Yes, you certainly do!

A tubal ligation doesn't have anything to do with the uterus. It's the uterus that sheds the lining (blood) during the periods. If however the uterus was removed (hysterectomy) then & only then would the periods be gone.

Answer 6

I had my tubes tied after my first son was born due to pregnancy complications. My period has been the same as before with the exception of experiencing a lot of nausea the first day. It is almost like morning sickness.

Answer 7

Periods has got nothing to do with tubal ligation. It may happen that you may get some type of chronic infection, at times. It may be spilled out in the peritoneal cavity. The ovaries may be affected. As a result the periods may stop. But this is very rare and theoretical.

Answer 8

yes sometimes it just depends on your body. yes sometimes it just depends on your body.

Answer 9

Yes, you can. The only way you wouldnt is if you had a hysterectimy.

Answer 10

Tubal ligation does not stop your period.