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Thinking of a TL

by Jo-Ann

Being afraid of pregnancy is not a reason to be sterile. TL causes permanent, painful damage to your body. It effects your health in more ways than you could ever imagine. When I was 28 I was sure beyond any doubt that I would never ever want to go through pregnancy again. Well, at 37 I gotta say I was wrong. I regretted my TL from the beginning because of physical pain, and heavy menstrual cycles. I have seriously regretted my tubal since 1993 when I realized that I very much want another child. At 28 no-one could have convinced me that some day I would change my mind. There are many birth control methods available that are effective and safe. If you are in a monogamous relationship the fertility awareness method is the most natural safe method of BC and it is effective when used correctly. If you are not in a committed relationship, remember that despite a TL you would still be at risk for sexually transmitted diseases. Women with TL's often forget that and end of with STD's. You didn't say how old you are or if you have any children. I would seriously reconsider this idea. I wish there was a group like this available when I had my TL. I can say without a doubt, I would not have had it done. When women complain of heavy menstruation we mean literal flooding of blood through tampons and sanitary napkins, several times an hour. I have had many embarrasing times when I have had to leave work or the gym becuase I had an "accident". I had hot flashes at 29 years old. I have severe PMS and difficulty maintaining my ideal body weight despite daily trips to the gym, mountain biking and a vegetarian diet. This TL has caused me severe stabbing pain, and humiliation. The thing that makes this the worst, is that my MD said there were no side effects and I beleived him. Now I am waiting for a TR.

Posted on Aug 1, 2000, 9:31 PM

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