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Post by lliann on Oct 8, 2008 18:59:51 GMT -5
The last consult I had before my surgery the assistant doctor who works with my main doctor had the idea that a tubal ligation would prevent new endometriosis. They both ended up agreeing it was a good idea and it sounded good on paper but I've been doing research and for one it seems as if this is not usually done to prevent new growth, maybe because most women want to have more children but also maybe because it doesn't work! And there are also some bad outcomes such as severe cramping and massive bleeding. Does anyone have an opinion on this? Thanks.
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Post by ouchy on Oct 8, 2008 19:06:32 GMT -5
hi, and welcome. We had a thread on this somewhere. WAAAAAAAAAAAY back. Don't remember where.
Basically, the notion that tubal ligation works is based on the theory of "backflow" causing endometriosis, where the flow goes backwards through the tubes and out into the pelvis, since the tubes and ovaries aren't hermetically sealed.
There have been studies done on it where women have had it done and still developed endo. If you're not finished having kids, I'd steer away from it. And even if you are finished having kids, it seems not to work for everyone, at least, if women still got endo/had worsening endo after it.
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