Tubal ligation is a surgery that prevents a woman’s eggs from leaving the ovaries and traveling through the fallopian tubes and to the uterus. Since sperm is unable to reach the egg in the fallopian tube after ovulation, this procedure effectively prevents pregnancy. While most patients respond well to this surgery, some women may experience long-term side effects that require tubal ligation reversal NC surgery to help mediate symptoms.
Regret After Sterilization
Though not all women will regret their decision to receive a tubal ligation, others may. Some factors that can influence this feeling of regret in women include:
- Being young at the time of the procedure (often 30 or younger)
- Unforeseen life events, such as a new spouse or a child’s death
- Pressure from a partner or spouse
Fortunately, tubal ligation reversal NC is a safe surgical option for women reconsidering their decision.
Sterilization Failure & Ectopic Pregnancy
Sterilization failure is a rare complication that can occur years after the procedure. Reasons for sterilization failure include:
- Undetected preexisting pregnancy
- Occlusion of the wrong structure
- Incomplete or inadequate occlusion
- Slippage of a mechanical device
- Development of a tuboperitoneal fistula
- Spontaneous reanastomosis or recanalization of the previously separated tubal segments.
When sterilization failure occurs, the pregnancy is more likely to be ectopic than it would be in a woman who has not been using contraception and becomes pregnant.
Menstrual Cycle Changes
Tubal ligation may cause menstrual changes in several ways. The procedure can interrupt or reduce blood supply to the ovaries, causing ovarian dysfunction and altering the ovaries’ production and/or release of estrogen and progesterone. There may also be interference with the direct diffusion of estrogen and progesterone from the ovaries to the uterus, leading to endometrial malfunction. Another possibility is uterine vascular congestion.
Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome (PTLS)
Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome is a condition that can affect women after undergoing tubal ligation surgery. Doctors link PTLS to the changes in blood supply and hormone production (mentioned above) following tubal ligation. The wide range of PTLS symptoms may include:
- Menstrual irregularities
- Hormonal imbalances
- Pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis
- Fatigue
Learn More About Tubal Ligation in NC
NCCRM offers many types of tubal ligation, including bipolar coagulation, fimbriectomy, monopolar coagulation, and more. Tubal ligation is considered to be a very safe procedure and complications are rare. Although tubal ligation is not intended to be temporary, our doctors can reverse it. To begin your tubal ligation reversal NC process, please fill out our patient information form and check your BMI to see how your weight will affect the cost of your surgery. To learn more or schedule a consultation, contact us today.
