Cons to Tubes Being Tied???

Best thing I ever did and it's very fast and easy to do right after they get the baby out . I have had no complications at all. This was 7 years ago.

Just curious - have you thought about mentioning a vasectomy to your husband/partner? I feel we as women have to take on the burden and responsibility of birth control solely in our relationships. "We" usually have the responsibility of making sure we don't get pregnant each month. Men don't truly worry about this. I feel it's a fair question to pose to our partners and spouses. I did, and my husband agreed to it shockingly. :) I was tired of being the one who had to "prevent" it, and the idea of taking more BC pills or having tubes tied, iud, etc... was not a good thing for me anymore. I was tired of the side effects.

Research the vasectomy too, and propose it. Just my two cents...

The biggest con would be all for you to change your mind and regret the decision. Make sure you don't make the decision pregnant. It really affects your decision-making. Good luck!

Read this, maybe it will help you re-think about side effects.
http://posttuballigationsyndrome.blogspot.com/

Also, you have no idea if you will change your mind. After my third baby, I was done. We were using birth control but I got pregnant again. My husband got a vasectomy and now I regret it. You don't know how you will feel later...it's impossible to predict the future. Even when you think you are certain you are done, you reserve the right to change your mind and it's a lot harder once the decision has been made final by a procedure that is difficult to reverse. I would not have the procedure done.

I never had one problem after my tubal. And that was a long time ago. I worked in the field of reproductive health care and spent 3.5 years in the outpatient operating room plus the pre-op counseling, and we never had a patient with a problem afterwards. It can be uncomfortable for a few days, certainly, and women need to take care of the incision area, but you're already going to be doing that with a c-section anyway so I wouldn't imagine there would be more pain.

However, there is a huge problem with making the decision and then regretting it. If your c-section is a month away and you are "thinking about possibly" doing it, you're not ready. Ending your fertility is a big decision, and it shouldn't be done just to avoid the hassle or side effects of other forms of contraception. Women should never have a tubal ligation if they think they might want to change their minds - having it reversed is a HUGE deal and not terribly effective.

I'd consider postponing it, or seeing a counselor for a couple of sessions (I know, I know, you have a lot going on in the last month of pregnancy!) to decide if you are ready.

Another alternative is a vasectomy - and that can be done any time. No whining from the men, please - it's a very simple procedure and not as invasive as a tubal ligation. In your case, you're already having an invasive c-section so I don't think a TL is a big deal medically, but again, it's the DECISION.

Good luck!

I had mine done last August after my daughter (4th bio child) was born- I was 31. No problems whatsoever and it is SO nice to not worry about getting pregnant!
However, I doubt you'll be able to do it. You have to do all the paperwork way in advance. I think my doctor told me it had to be done 90 days before giving birth? Anyway, that may vary from state to state or hospital to hospital, but I had my paperwork/consent turned in at least 4 or 5 mos before I had my daughter.

I have 4 kids and am 33 yrs old. Had tubes tied 2 yrs ago. Had no complications and it regulated my irregular menstrual cycle like clock work. No regrets from this mom. Very small scar n belly button.

My doctor warned me about more intense cramps during my period...he was not kidding. I've always had severe cramps (especially in my teen years) but after having my son they weren't as bad. After having my tubes tied (after my daughter's birth) they have resumed being severe the first two days (and day before).

none and no additional paperwork, wonder if that other person delivered at a religious based hospital??

http://www.cafemom.com/group/416/forums/read/15355242/The...

I don't know how accurate this info is but it is something to talk to your doctor about.

I had it done at age 29. It was difficult only because I delivered naturally & after having a 9lb 3 oz baby one day & having surgery the next day was very painful. I was not able to sit up & could barley walk. I was told it would not be in pain, so I wasnt mentally prepared.

It was in pain & I feel like my healing time was extended due to it. But after a few day, I felt better & was the best decision for me. I dont regret having it done. Since you are having a c-section I dont think this would effect you. I have heard that with the c-section and doing this procedure it makes it easier.
Good luck

I don't have experience with this, but just wanted to mention that March is a big vasectomy month because of so much "good TV" all day and night with March madness basketball that men are content to sit on the couch day in day out for a few days. I thought this was a joke when I first heard about it a few years ago, but last year I even heard ads from urologists on the radio for pricing deals for March madness. I know this wasn't really your question, but just wanted to throw this out there if you're thinking of having "the talk" with your husband, as some posted suggested below. When my husband does it some day, it will be in March for sure, LOL.

I had mine done at 39 right after the birth of my last child. No side effects. I did notice my periods changed some, becoming a bit heavier and more crampy, but my gyn says that is age related and not tubal related. It has been 11 years now.