Sterilization

Periods Intolerable Since Tubal Ligation

I am 32 years old and live in Nebraska in a small town where there isn’t a single OB GYN that uses NAPRO technology. I have been having issues for some time now, and all they want to do is put me on birth control pills. I think that is going to just cover up the problem rather than take care of... [Read more...]

Is Tubal Ligation Indicated

I am 28 years old and pregnant with my 4th child. I have chronic kidney stones and currently have one 1 cm in my right kidney. I also have hydronephrosis in both kidneys, but my right is much worse than my left. My last two pregnancies have put my kidneys at risk. My husband thinks I should have a tubal... [Read more...]

Disagree on Vasectomy

I am a 36 year old mother of four children, ages 12, 8, 5 and 18 months. My husband and I have been married for nearly 15 years and have always used NFP. Now, however, my husband wants to have a vasectomy because he is adamant about not wanting more children (very real financial concerns which I, too,... [Read more...]

Severe Cramps Since Having My Tubes Tied

Could I Be Pregnant, Despite Vasectomy?

My husband had a vasectomy about five years ago, but never went back for his final examination post surgery. I am about a month late, I am usaully always to the date. Is it possible that I can be pregnant? I really don’t think so, but would like to be sure. Jasmine Read More →

Consequences of Tubal Ligation

What are the consequences for a female when she decides to “tie her tubes” after having children? God Bless, Alicia Read More →

What Happens to Egg After a Tubal Ligation?

After having a tubal ligation, What happens to the egg that travel through the fallopian tube every month? And if by any chance it gets fertilized as an ectopic pregnancy can it be moved to the uterus or does it have to be removed and destroyed? What is the diameter of tubes that are Ligated? Jackie Read More →

Sterilized but want baby!

I had my tubes tied and now my uterus is tilted backwards. I now want another child and I have been told that there is still a 2% chance that I can get pregnant. I have also been told that I am very fertile. I know that I cannot afford the reversal, but I want another child. How can I be in the 2% that... [Read more...]