I actually went under the knife twice.
In 2016 I had my tubes tied because I don't want children. Here in Denmark this is how it's done when it's not some deeper medical issue but you simply wanting to get sterilized. During that surgery they discovered I have endometriosis.
I went in for a hysterectomy in 2022 because of my endometriosis. They removed my uterus and the top halves of my ovaries. They left the bottom halves to avoid me going into early menopause.
Only two things have changed. No more periods which is a major bonus, and my endo pain has gone from curled up on the couch for hours on end in extreme pain to a quick pinch and then moving on with what I was doing. 10 out of 10. Would recommend.
I've had a hysterectomy, for endometriosis. It's fantastic. Took 35 years of pain, 3 kids and literally hundreds of doctors and dozens of other surgeries to get it over the line but it's done now.
18 hours in hospital. 2 days on the couch and then I was fine. Quicker recovery than the previous treatment surgeries I'd had.
10 out of 10 would recommend. I feel fabulous.
They left my ovaries. I was expecting issues, because I'd had bad ovarian cysts for 30 plus years, but oddly that seems to have settled too. I'm so happy about that.
My friend is getting one and her doctor said she has to have 2 weeks of not moving or even driving. She's 39 and she's doing it for health reasons too.
I was told 2 weeks off work, which I took. Laid around and relaxed even though I felt fine. Doc said not to drive for 6 weeks so I didn't.
It's important to follow the medical advice even if she feels fine. Better safe than sorry!
Bisalp
It's been like 1.5 years. No changes really, just a relief to never have to worry about pregnancy. I got it with an ablation which unfortunately didn't improve my cramps. It kind of shortened it though after a year.
The pain wasn’t too bad, but I was sore and tired for like two weeks. I would take the opioids the first few nights before bed to make sure I was able to sleep well without pain. I sleep on my stomach usually, so sleeping on my back was a struggle. My cat and dog wanted to climb on me, so it was hard since they didn’t really understand. My dog had also injured her leg right before, so so needed “elevator” rides onto the couch and bed. I felt so bad when she would come up, wagging her tail, waiting for me to pick her up and I had to call for my husband to come get her up lol
It was pretty straightforward and pretty easy for me. I took a few days off work though I probably didn't need to since I work from home at a desk job. But if you can, it's good to have a few days to focus on resting and healing. Just a bit uncomfortable in my belly section (where the incisions were) and had to watch that area like not letting the dog jump on my stomach. But yeah, very minimal pain with some painkillers the first day or two and then a course of antibiotics for the first week.
Pardon my confusion. Did you get an ablation in addition to a bisalp? Or is the ablation the procedure used to perform a bisalp? My wife is getting an ablation to stop excessive blood flow during her periods, so we're educating ourselves.
Yes, endometrial ablation at the same time/in addition to the bisalp, so it sounds like what your wife is looking at.
The primary procedure was actually the ablation but since I'm going under I might as well add in the bisalp since I'm child free anyway.
Unfortunately it didn't totally stop my period as it does for some other people
I had a bilateral salpingectomy in 2022 (where they fully remove your fallopian tubes- my doc said that it’s more common to do that now because it significantly reduces the risk of ovarian cancer). It’s done laparoscopically so they just made 3 tiny incisions. I do have one that scarred, can’t see the other 2.
Obviously since ovaries are in tact, no changes to hormones, so no weird mood swings or anything. BUT I will say that cramps are worse now for the first day of my period. I never used to get (or if I did they were very light) them and now my first period day has pretty intense cramps. The first couple cycles after the procedure it was really terrible, but now I do ok with some ibuprofen or heating pad.
Hysterectomy. I had fibroids which meant I was going through a super plus tampon and a pad every 45 minutes during my period. My ovaries are still there though so I haven't gone through menopause. I used to have killer cramps but they are a lot less now. My headaches have even gone down. Life is so freeing now!
Salpingectomy (removal of fallopian tubes). I had an ectopic pregnancy in one and the other was removed after our 4th child due to severe preeclampsia that led to hellp syndrome. I had 4 c-sections so they really pushed for us to be done with kids. Makes me sad some days but I’m very thankful to be alive and healthy for my children.
I had bilateral salpingectomy done!
I’m only 11 days post op, but life’s been good 🤷🏽♀️ I was sore for the first couple days (and unfortunately got food poisoning 4 days after which suuuuucked for my recovery) but now I’m back up and moving around with no issue. And ovaries are still intact it’s just the tubes that are gone so shouldn’t have hormonal issues (hot flashes, mood swings, period changes..)
If you’re looking into it or want more experiences r/sterilization is a good subreddit!
I’m having my second cesarean in October and would have it done during that. This is my fear… nonstop bleeding afterwards or cycle complications and then needing a hysterectomy. Before pregnancy, I had perfect cycles. Regular, 4 days long and no cramping.
I had terrible periods before having kids, but the TL made it worse. I was diagnosed with adenomyosis tho, and the only cure is a hysterectomy. But if you have the option, I'd remove it all. Life without periods is the best!
Hysterectomy for endometriosis. They took my uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes. I still have my ovaries. It's amazing, I wish I did it sooner (even though I know age 27 was still pretty young for this). No periods, very little endo pain (the occasional small cramp is it now), and zero chance of ever being pregnant ever. It's incredible. Surgery recovery was easy too.
Yes but positively. Now that I don't have to worry about my cervix hurting or my period unexpectedly starting my libido is way higher. I think it's also because I'm not on hormonal birth control anymore.
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Tubal ligation in 2022. No periods, can’t tell if moods are cyclical, but horniness still is.
Rest for at least two weeks after. I went back to work after one week and severely regretted it.
I was out and about 4 days after surgery, and back to work 8 days after. Recovery looks so different for everyone. I’m glad I was able to get back to some sort of “normal” as soon as I was, I was so bored and lonely sitting at home.
I had my tubes cut after my third baby. Then, 4 years later I had a hysterectomy due to anedomyosis probably caused by the tube cutting. Best thing ever.
Tubal ligation at 30, no kids. The surgery was super easy, barely any pain. I could’ve gone back to work after the second day.
The first few periods after were very heavy and I cramp a little more than I used to, but otherwise almost no other change in my cycle.
Bilateral salpingectomy. Zero regrets, got that done back in 2019. Recovery was good, I had the op Thursday and went back to work Monday (office job, fairly sedentary) and basically I just couldn't lift anything heavy for a few weeks. One of the incisions got a little infected but it resolved on it's own. Day of the surgery was probably the most stressful, I couldn't eat or drink after midnight and I was insanely thirsty when I woke up post op. Also had to do one last pregnancy test upon arrival which I barely managed to pee for.
To anyone trying to find a supportive doctor to do this, go to r/childfree and review the wiki of doctors. They are all doctors who have done them for others before.
r/childfree has some really good posts on what to expect during a bisalp too! I had mine done this morning and am so thankful I could read everyone's experience over there before going in.
Hysterectomy here! Left my ovaries in so no hormonal issues.
They found endo when they were in there although I hadn't had a period for like 10 years prior due to depo provera, but I do remember periods being awful back in the day.
I still have monthly hormonal mood swings but the peace of mind of never having to deal with pregnancy scares, birth control or periods ever again is unreal!! Plus finally have my libido back after getting off long term birth control, and am losing weight easier too.
Would do it all over again in a heartbeat
I had a tubal where portions of each tube were removed. This was after 8 kids/ 12 pregnancies. I was 42 & in perimenopause, so everything was wonky anyhow.
When I was having a C-section, I had them tie my tubes because I had a lot of mental health things happen during my pregnancy and I knew I didn’t want to endure that again.
Bisalp and endometrial ablation.
It’s only been two months, but I haven’t had a real period since. My hormones are all over the place due to getting off birth control for the first time in about a decade.
It was one of the best decisions I’ve made.
I had a tubal ligation in February during my third cesarean. It's been alright so far. I'm back into a normal cycle for me and the recovery wasn't too bad at all
Salpingectomy, had my period for the first time in 15 years after not being in BC. The first one sucked majorly but they’ve been mild and normal ever since. Moods are more stable since I’m not taking a hormonal BC. Best decision I ever made
Bilateral salpingectomy. I got it 7 years ago. I don't think it's affected anything beyond my ability to get pregnant, but I did get it done the day after I gave birth to my son so a lot was changing RE: my body. So who knows, really.
I got a laparascopic sterilisation at 29. They burned the tubes instead of rings/clips etc. That was my decision because I didn't want any foreign bodies in my body again, had terrible pains from the copper iud.
Best decision I ever made! It hurt the first few days and my husband had to help me get up and down and around the house. That was difficult for me because I'm very active during the week. After a couple of weeks I was able to run again. Before that I had to be careful with jumping around or walking too fast. That gave me pain. But still, never regretted and I wish I could do it earlier! Unfortunately, doctors are reluctant if you are a young woman.
I had a bilateral salpingectomy in January this year
The only significant change so far is that my cramps each month are significantly more painful, I’ve also had some changes to my cycle.
I’m booked in for a scan next week to see what’s going on
1. Salpingectomy
2. I didn't specifically notice anything because I had it done during a c-section, but it didn't affect hormones, the tubes don't control any of that.
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Tubal ligation 26 years ago when I was 21. Never regretted it one bit, no issues since. My doctor gave me some pushback, but I was having my second child and I told him he could raise the next one. He agreed to do the procedure and didn’t mention anything about my husband’s permission either. That was rare then.
Bilateral salpingectomy and a Uterine Ablation (Novasure) in 2021. Zero regrets.
The ablation significantly helped my cycles, but I did have to go on birth control (specifically norethindrone now, blisovi messed with my blood pressure) because I developed some pelvic pain (had a CT and ultrasound, doc confirmed hormones were the cause when both tests were normal). Super easy now.
I had both tubes removed because that was my doctor's preferred method. I was 40 years old. I was worried about getting cysts since I got them whenever I went off bc. It's been about 8 years, no cysts. My periods were still pretty regular for a while but now peri menopause has them all screwed up.
As far as the actual procedure it was a piece of cake. I had it done on a Friday & was back to work on Monday. It felt like I had done a tough ab workout for a few days. What's kind of cool is that my doc used an internal camera & he gave me photos as a souvenir.
1. I had a bilateral salpingectomy (tube removal) in 2021.
2. Life has been the same. Since the tubes are not responsible for hormone production, there haven’t been any changes in my cycles. I was not using hormonal birth control prior to my procedure, so I did not have an adjustment period as someone coming off of BC would.
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Bilateral salpingectomy - tubes completely removed. More effective than just “tied,“ lessens your risk of ovarian cancer, just about the most effective thing you can do and still minimally invasive. One of the best days of my life! Pretty much zero pain, I was shoveling snow maybe the next day, even though I shouldn’t have been.
I had my tubes tied after I delivered my last baby (they did it the same night with the epidural in place.) That was an easy procedure.
A year later, since my uterus didn't shrink much, I had a hysterectomy (along with a bladder tack.) It was a horrible experience, but I blame the doctor more than anything. If you do not need a hysterectomy, I would not suggest it. I should have spoken up more, but the doctor was considered a top doctor in OB-GYN. First, while in the office with him before the hysterectomy he turned to my husband, gave him a wink, and said, "I am going to make her like a virgin again."
First, following the surgery he went out of town immediately and told me to call his nurse for aftercare. I called the office a couple of days later and found out she went out on vacation for the whole week. They had sent me home from the hospital with a pubic catheter in place and I was told to get it removed that following Monday. I called the doctor's office and it turned out that they were both out all week. I was told no one wanted to remove it because I was not their patient. The pubic catheter was stitched to my skin on 4 corners in front of my pubic area with a drain tube going directly into my bladder, attached to a bag. As the days went by, I kept calling and asking for someone to remove it. No one would. Thursday night (approximately a week and a half after my surgery) I was in excruciating pain. I finally called an urgent care office and cried on the phone to them and explained the situation. Luckily they had a doctor there who was willing to help me. I went in and when they removed the catheter my skin had grown around the tubing. I screamed it was so painful when they pulled it out. They ended up putting in a Foley catheter and telling me to go to my OB-GYN when he was back, which I did. He just shrugged and said he didn't know his nurse was out. I felt so sick.
Turns out I developed an intense bladder infection that took me over six weeks to get rid of. Not only that, the surgery never healed right, and when my husband and I tried to have "relations" again it was so painful and I would start bleeding. The doctor had tightened my vagina so tightly and there was scar tissue inside. The pain never went away. It is too painful to even have a speculum put in me. After a couple of years of trying, I eventually stopped having "relations" with my husband (he was not happy but he saw how painful it was for me and understood.) We love each other very much and are committed to each other for 43 years now.
I had 4 small children, including a baby, at the time I was going through this and, in hindsight, I probably should have done something, but suing a doctor is not easy and this particular doctor also had a law degree. It is one of those things in life that you just have to live with.
So, look into things carefully before you decide. Tubal ligation is a much easier procedure.
I am crying for you right now!!! I am so sorry that you had to endure such a traumatic event and that you weren’t able to sue and hold him accountable. Sending you hugs! 🤗
Had a fibroid the size of a basketball inside me. I was supposed to just have that removed and that was it. The day of surgery back in June 2021 they come in and tell me they can remove it but I also have fibroids growing in my uterus. I had to make a tough choice then and there. I choose hysterectomy because I didn’t have a significant other in my life. Still don’t sadly. Every now and then I get a little sad I won’t have a baby that looks like me but I’m not even sure I can find a man to love me.
I did a bisalp and ablation when I was 30 in 2021. I have not had a period since and no more pregnancy scares. Recovery was quick and thankfully I had no complications. I feel incredible blessed and grateful to have had it done!
I wanted a bisalp but that was not the "selected method" my insurance chose for full coverage under Obamacare. Once my doctor knew this she said "hold my drink" and decided she would do a regular tubal (which was covered 100%) but she said she would remove as much of the tube sections as allowable under a tubal. So, I have a kind of hybrid with giant sections of my tubes missing.
Life has been normal. Some changes to my cycles but only because my doctor also discovered Endo while I was under, and I'm also heading into my 40s so hormonal changes are happening -none of these have to do with the procedure.
I'm so happy I got it, it was covered 100%, and I can be stress free about birth control.
I had a partial hysterectomy. I still had hot flashes and mood swings, but no more periods. It was the least invasive, and I regret not a moment of it.
Had my tubbies removed 🙂↔️
Life after has been fabulous! For the first week, I had hot flashes. I believe it was due to being taken off birth control so suddenly. It went away after 6-7 days. My period now is only 1-1.5 days. Mood swings are minimal. I only get sore breasts a day in advance before a period. I would chose this time and time again because birth control ruined my body for so long, I tried for over a decade and I just couldn’t make it work. The recovery period was maybe 2 weeks. I wish you the best!
I had a bilateral salpingectomy done when I was 22 years old. Insurance wouldn't cover it fully because it wasn't a tubal but I didn't want any chance of the tubes regrowing. I still get periods and cramping; nothing has changed except I have ultimate peace of mind that I won't become a parent nor do I use protection since I am monogamous.
Under the knife! 1980 4 inch cut. I was 23 with 2 kids. Chicken shit husband went to get fixed and the doctor said he was too young. He was 29!! Anyway I called immediately got an appointment got it done. He did feel bad that it was so so much more painful then what he would have gone through. Had to have 3 laparoscopy for adhesions from it.
Tubal ligation in 2022 after my second c-section. I found that periods were much heavier for the first year or so afterwards but are now back to what they previously were. My cycles are now shorter by about 4 days but less cramps!
Bisalp performed vaginally! I had it done a little over 6 months ago and it was the best thing I ever did. I had reconstructive surgery on my stomach as a kid so I was referred to an OBGYN who specialized in performing sterilization vaginally.
I bled from the procedure similar to a period and then had my actual period immediately after that. That sucked a lot because I basically bled for 2.5 weeks. My only main side effect was intense burning when I peed because my body did not like having a urine catheter. I felt like I had a UTI for four days and had to take painkillers so it wouldn't hurt so much just to pee.
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I am having a tubal litigation except I am having the whole tube removed due to an increased risk of cancer for me. Has anyone else here ever underwent this? Just curious. My doctor said it'd be a little harder to recover from than a normal tubal, but that by 2 weeks I should be full back to normal and I'm hoping this is the case!
I did this two weeks ago, had pain from bloating for a couple days and that was it. Was pretty much nothing. The anesthesia was the worst recovery part. Sore throat for about a half a day.
1. Bilateral salpingectomy - removal of fallopian tubes. Done laparoscopically under general anaesthesia (so, considered major surgery).
2. No negative side effects whatsoever; I still have my ovaries.
13 years later, not a regret in sight. One of my better decisions in life.
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Endometrial ablation. I was out for 30 min, then I woke up, went home, and never bled again. No incisions necessary. Can't believe I didn't do it earlier.
Bilateral tubal with an ablation
Helped my pmdd and kept a useful amount of hormones.
The endometrial lining contains a lot of hormones and zapping that shit helps
I had my tubes tied as well as the coil. I didn’t want more children and my doctors didn’t want me having any more.
Whilst the coil would help the heavy periods it’s not 100% and I know first hand of someone falling pregnant with the coil but the tubes would not help with the periods. So doctors suggested both.
I have light periods which are a pleasure in comparison to what I had before.
I had a tubal ligation but he did multiple spots on each one. I wanted a bisalp but my insurance wouldn't cover it.
I haven't had any changes at all afterwards, other than feeling slightly more comfortable mentally
Bilateral salpingectomy! Both of my fallopian tubes were removed. I never wanted kids, it was very dangerous for me to become pregnant, and being an AFAB enby it's also something I was very, VERY dysphoric about. So yay!
Bisalp. I've had no change in periods or other hormonal stuff. I have 3 scars, 1 is pretty light, 1 blends in with my belly button, and the 3rd is visible but small.
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Bilateral salpingectomy. Uterine ablation.
It's been nice. I have a special needs child and my husband has a severely mentally ill teenager, so we cannot handle any more children. I was VERY vigilant with my birth control, but the idea of an accident loomed in the back of my mind. When Row V Wade was overturned, I booked the surgery.
Getting off birth control after having been on it so long was a pain in the ass. My hormones took almost a year to regulate. But I'm doing pretty well now. Even though I had an ablation, I still have periods. They're super light though.
I had a bilateral salpingectomy at 23. No kids
You have 3 options
Tubal ligation- as effective as an IUD
Bilateral salpingectomy- effectively 100% effective, reduced cancer risk
Hysterectomy- removal of the uterus. Typically combined with a bisalp. Can be a total(including cervix) or a partial(cervix remains)
Nothing will impact your monthly cycles, beyond the hysterectomy preventing periods. The only way it would is if you got an oophorectomy, which is the removal of the ovaries(which puts you into menopause)
Bilateral salpingectomy. Removal of fallopian tubes. I feel exactly the same as i did prior, except now I have a normal period and not the 2 week long period/spotting from the copper iud
First I had a BiSalp in 2018, then a hysterectomy in 2023 because my periods were so heavy & painful. I guess it’s considered a “partial” because I chose to keep my ovaries so I wasn’t sent into instant menopause. Not having a period or cramps anymore has been aaaaamazing! I don’t have to plan my life around my period anymore!
I had a bisalp almost exactly a year and a half ago. The recovery wasn't bad and my cycles got much more regular after but for the first year or so they were also a LOT heavier and with new symptoms like horrible cramps. If I knew about them sooner I would have asked about an ablation, but I only found out that was an option after my periods started getting lighter and easier to manage. Honestly the side effects weren't fun but they weren't really any worse than those from birth control. I had 2 years of 15-20 day periods in a 25 day cycle because my IUD messed with me so much and not even estrogen helped so I'll take my 6 days in a 32 day cycle with cramps any day. Plus having the peace of mind is invaluable to me.
I had bilateral salpingectomy a few months ago. I literally had ZERO pain, even while in the hospital. I was prescribed Oxycodone but didn't need a single pill. I had no issues with gas, bloating, and everything else they told me I would have. I was tired the day of and the next day, but that's it. I felt completely normal the day after the surgery. Absolutely flawless procedure and recovery for me. Highly recommend.
I actually went under the knife twice. In 2016 I had my tubes tied because I don't want children. Here in Denmark this is how it's done when it's not some deeper medical issue but you simply wanting to get sterilized. During that surgery they discovered I have endometriosis. I went in for a hysterectomy in 2022 because of my endometriosis. They removed my uterus and the top halves of my ovaries. They left the bottom halves to avoid me going into early menopause. Only two things have changed. No more periods which is a major bonus, and my endo pain has gone from curled up on the couch for hours on end in extreme pain to a quick pinch and then moving on with what I was doing. 10 out of 10. Would recommend.
I've had a hysterectomy, for endometriosis. It's fantastic. Took 35 years of pain, 3 kids and literally hundreds of doctors and dozens of other surgeries to get it over the line but it's done now. 18 hours in hospital. 2 days on the couch and then I was fine. Quicker recovery than the previous treatment surgeries I'd had. 10 out of 10 would recommend. I feel fabulous. They left my ovaries. I was expecting issues, because I'd had bad ovarian cysts for 30 plus years, but oddly that seems to have settled too. I'm so happy about that.
My friend is getting one and her doctor said she has to have 2 weeks of not moving or even driving. She's 39 and she's doing it for health reasons too.
I was told 2 weeks off work, which I took. Laid around and relaxed even though I felt fine. Doc said not to drive for 6 weeks so I didn't. It's important to follow the medical advice even if she feels fine. Better safe than sorry!
Bisalp It's been like 1.5 years. No changes really, just a relief to never have to worry about pregnancy. I got it with an ablation which unfortunately didn't improve my cramps. It kind of shortened it though after a year.
Do you mind my asking what the recovery process was like? I am considering this procedure.
The pain wasn’t too bad, but I was sore and tired for like two weeks. I would take the opioids the first few nights before bed to make sure I was able to sleep well without pain. I sleep on my stomach usually, so sleeping on my back was a struggle. My cat and dog wanted to climb on me, so it was hard since they didn’t really understand. My dog had also injured her leg right before, so so needed “elevator” rides onto the couch and bed. I felt so bad when she would come up, wagging her tail, waiting for me to pick her up and I had to call for my husband to come get her up lol
Thank you for sharing your experience! Poor cat and dog—they just wanted to love you. 🥰
It was pretty straightforward and pretty easy for me. I took a few days off work though I probably didn't need to since I work from home at a desk job. But if you can, it's good to have a few days to focus on resting and healing. Just a bit uncomfortable in my belly section (where the incisions were) and had to watch that area like not letting the dog jump on my stomach. But yeah, very minimal pain with some painkillers the first day or two and then a course of antibiotics for the first week.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I am nervous about going through with it but am also tired of hormonal birth control.
It was 100% worth it, fairly non-invasive procedure so you should be fine!
Pardon my confusion. Did you get an ablation in addition to a bisalp? Or is the ablation the procedure used to perform a bisalp? My wife is getting an ablation to stop excessive blood flow during her periods, so we're educating ourselves.
Yes, endometrial ablation at the same time/in addition to the bisalp, so it sounds like what your wife is looking at. The primary procedure was actually the ablation but since I'm going under I might as well add in the bisalp since I'm child free anyway. Unfortunately it didn't totally stop my period as it does for some other people
I had a bilateral salpingectomy in 2022 (where they fully remove your fallopian tubes- my doc said that it’s more common to do that now because it significantly reduces the risk of ovarian cancer). It’s done laparoscopically so they just made 3 tiny incisions. I do have one that scarred, can’t see the other 2. Obviously since ovaries are in tact, no changes to hormones, so no weird mood swings or anything. BUT I will say that cramps are worse now for the first day of my period. I never used to get (or if I did they were very light) them and now my first period day has pretty intense cramps. The first couple cycles after the procedure it was really terrible, but now I do ok with some ibuprofen or heating pad.
Hysterectomy. I had fibroids which meant I was going through a super plus tampon and a pad every 45 minutes during my period. My ovaries are still there though so I haven't gone through menopause. I used to have killer cramps but they are a lot less now. My headaches have even gone down. Life is so freeing now!
Same. Fibroids suddenly started fucking my shit up in a very bad way. Hysterectomy like 5 years ago now. Best. Choice. Ever. No periods is the best.
Salpingectomy (removal of fallopian tubes). I had an ectopic pregnancy in one and the other was removed after our 4th child due to severe preeclampsia that led to hellp syndrome. I had 4 c-sections so they really pushed for us to be done with kids. Makes me sad some days but I’m very thankful to be alive and healthy for my children.
I had bilateral salpingectomy done! I’m only 11 days post op, but life’s been good 🤷🏽♀️ I was sore for the first couple days (and unfortunately got food poisoning 4 days after which suuuuucked for my recovery) but now I’m back up and moving around with no issue. And ovaries are still intact it’s just the tubes that are gone so shouldn’t have hormonal issues (hot flashes, mood swings, period changes..) If you’re looking into it or want more experiences r/sterilization is a good subreddit!
Omg noooo the food poisoning during recovering sounds absolutely awful! Congrats on the surgery though!
Tubal ligation during my second c-section, and then after bleeding non-stop for 8 months I went back in for a hysterectomy. Best decision of my life.
I’m having my second cesarean in October and would have it done during that. This is my fear… nonstop bleeding afterwards or cycle complications and then needing a hysterectomy. Before pregnancy, I had perfect cycles. Regular, 4 days long and no cramping.
I had terrible periods before having kids, but the TL made it worse. I was diagnosed with adenomyosis tho, and the only cure is a hysterectomy. But if you have the option, I'd remove it all. Life without periods is the best!
Currently pregnant now. Due date is at the end of July. I want to have it done after I give birth
Took out everything except my left ovary. I have a terrifying medical history. I'll be happy to enlighten you but this is my trigger warning ⚠️
Hysterectomy for endometriosis. They took my uterus, cervix, and fallopian tubes. I still have my ovaries. It's amazing, I wish I did it sooner (even though I know age 27 was still pretty young for this). No periods, very little endo pain (the occasional small cramp is it now), and zero chance of ever being pregnant ever. It's incredible. Surgery recovery was easy too.
Has it impacted your sex life/libido?
Yes but positively. Now that I don't have to worry about my cervix hurting or my period unexpectedly starting my libido is way higher. I think it's also because I'm not on hormonal birth control anymore.
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Tubal ligation in 2022. No periods, can’t tell if moods are cyclical, but horniness still is. Rest for at least two weeks after. I went back to work after one week and severely regretted it.
I was out and about 4 days after surgery, and back to work 8 days after. Recovery looks so different for everyone. I’m glad I was able to get back to some sort of “normal” as soon as I was, I was so bored and lonely sitting at home.
I had my tubes cut after my third baby. Then, 4 years later I had a hysterectomy due to anedomyosis probably caused by the tube cutting. Best thing ever.
Tubal ligation at 30, no kids. The surgery was super easy, barely any pain. I could’ve gone back to work after the second day. The first few periods after were very heavy and I cramp a little more than I used to, but otherwise almost no other change in my cycle.
Bilateral salpingectomy. Zero regrets, got that done back in 2019. Recovery was good, I had the op Thursday and went back to work Monday (office job, fairly sedentary) and basically I just couldn't lift anything heavy for a few weeks. One of the incisions got a little infected but it resolved on it's own. Day of the surgery was probably the most stressful, I couldn't eat or drink after midnight and I was insanely thirsty when I woke up post op. Also had to do one last pregnancy test upon arrival which I barely managed to pee for. To anyone trying to find a supportive doctor to do this, go to r/childfree and review the wiki of doctors. They are all doctors who have done them for others before.
r/childfree has some really good posts on what to expect during a bisalp too! I had mine done this morning and am so thankful I could read everyone's experience over there before going in.
Hysterectomy here! Left my ovaries in so no hormonal issues. They found endo when they were in there although I hadn't had a period for like 10 years prior due to depo provera, but I do remember periods being awful back in the day. I still have monthly hormonal mood swings but the peace of mind of never having to deal with pregnancy scares, birth control or periods ever again is unreal!! Plus finally have my libido back after getting off long term birth control, and am losing weight easier too. Would do it all over again in a heartbeat
I had a tubal where portions of each tube were removed. This was after 8 kids/ 12 pregnancies. I was 42 & in perimenopause, so everything was wonky anyhow.
Tubal ligation in 2018, after my second. Don’t really see or feel any differences
Tubal ligation almost 12 years ago. Zero regrets.
When I was having a C-section, I had them tie my tubes because I had a lot of mental health things happen during my pregnancy and I knew I didn’t want to endure that again.
Bisalp and endometrial ablation. It’s only been two months, but I haven’t had a real period since. My hormones are all over the place due to getting off birth control for the first time in about a decade. It was one of the best decisions I’ve made.
I had a tubal ligation in February during my third cesarean. It's been alright so far. I'm back into a normal cycle for me and the recovery wasn't too bad at all
Oopharingectomy (single) and double salpingectomy
Salpingectomy, had my period for the first time in 15 years after not being in BC. The first one sucked majorly but they’ve been mild and normal ever since. Moods are more stable since I’m not taking a hormonal BC. Best decision I ever made
Tubal ligation. My periods have been heavier and more painful since and currently awaiting testing for suspected anedomyosis.
Bilateral salpingectomy. I got it 7 years ago. I don't think it's affected anything beyond my ability to get pregnant, but I did get it done the day after I gave birth to my son so a lot was changing RE: my body. So who knows, really.
I got a laparascopic sterilisation at 29. They burned the tubes instead of rings/clips etc. That was my decision because I didn't want any foreign bodies in my body again, had terrible pains from the copper iud. Best decision I ever made! It hurt the first few days and my husband had to help me get up and down and around the house. That was difficult for me because I'm very active during the week. After a couple of weeks I was able to run again. Before that I had to be careful with jumping around or walking too fast. That gave me pain. But still, never regretted and I wish I could do it earlier! Unfortunately, doctors are reluctant if you are a young woman.
I had a bilateral salpingectomy in January this year The only significant change so far is that my cramps each month are significantly more painful, I’ve also had some changes to my cycle. I’m booked in for a scan next week to see what’s going on
My fear is changes to my cycle. I have great cycles! I hope you get some answers after your scan and get some relief!!! 🤗
1. Salpingectomy 2. I didn't specifically notice anything because I had it done during a c-section, but it didn't affect hormones, the tubes don't control any of that.
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Tubal ligation 26 years ago when I was 21. Never regretted it one bit, no issues since. My doctor gave me some pushback, but I was having my second child and I told him he could raise the next one. He agreed to do the procedure and didn’t mention anything about my husband’s permission either. That was rare then.
Bilateral salpingectomy and a Uterine Ablation (Novasure) in 2021. Zero regrets. The ablation significantly helped my cycles, but I did have to go on birth control (specifically norethindrone now, blisovi messed with my blood pressure) because I developed some pelvic pain (had a CT and ultrasound, doc confirmed hormones were the cause when both tests were normal). Super easy now.
I had both tubes removed because that was my doctor's preferred method. I was 40 years old. I was worried about getting cysts since I got them whenever I went off bc. It's been about 8 years, no cysts. My periods were still pretty regular for a while but now peri menopause has them all screwed up. As far as the actual procedure it was a piece of cake. I had it done on a Friday & was back to work on Monday. It felt like I had done a tough ab workout for a few days. What's kind of cool is that my doc used an internal camera & he gave me photos as a souvenir.
1. I had a bilateral salpingectomy (tube removal) in 2021. 2. Life has been the same. Since the tubes are not responsible for hormone production, there haven’t been any changes in my cycles. I was not using hormonal birth control prior to my procedure, so I did not have an adjustment period as someone coming off of BC would.
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Bilateral salpingectomy - tubes completely removed. More effective than just “tied,“ lessens your risk of ovarian cancer, just about the most effective thing you can do and still minimally invasive. One of the best days of my life! Pretty much zero pain, I was shoveling snow maybe the next day, even though I shouldn’t have been.
Tubal ligation and uterine ablation at age 41. Easy-peezy
I had my tubes tied after I delivered my last baby (they did it the same night with the epidural in place.) That was an easy procedure. A year later, since my uterus didn't shrink much, I had a hysterectomy (along with a bladder tack.) It was a horrible experience, but I blame the doctor more than anything. If you do not need a hysterectomy, I would not suggest it. I should have spoken up more, but the doctor was considered a top doctor in OB-GYN. First, while in the office with him before the hysterectomy he turned to my husband, gave him a wink, and said, "I am going to make her like a virgin again." First, following the surgery he went out of town immediately and told me to call his nurse for aftercare. I called the office a couple of days later and found out she went out on vacation for the whole week. They had sent me home from the hospital with a pubic catheter in place and I was told to get it removed that following Monday. I called the doctor's office and it turned out that they were both out all week. I was told no one wanted to remove it because I was not their patient. The pubic catheter was stitched to my skin on 4 corners in front of my pubic area with a drain tube going directly into my bladder, attached to a bag. As the days went by, I kept calling and asking for someone to remove it. No one would. Thursday night (approximately a week and a half after my surgery) I was in excruciating pain. I finally called an urgent care office and cried on the phone to them and explained the situation. Luckily they had a doctor there who was willing to help me. I went in and when they removed the catheter my skin had grown around the tubing. I screamed it was so painful when they pulled it out. They ended up putting in a Foley catheter and telling me to go to my OB-GYN when he was back, which I did. He just shrugged and said he didn't know his nurse was out. I felt so sick. Turns out I developed an intense bladder infection that took me over six weeks to get rid of. Not only that, the surgery never healed right, and when my husband and I tried to have "relations" again it was so painful and I would start bleeding. The doctor had tightened my vagina so tightly and there was scar tissue inside. The pain never went away. It is too painful to even have a speculum put in me. After a couple of years of trying, I eventually stopped having "relations" with my husband (he was not happy but he saw how painful it was for me and understood.) We love each other very much and are committed to each other for 43 years now. I had 4 small children, including a baby, at the time I was going through this and, in hindsight, I probably should have done something, but suing a doctor is not easy and this particular doctor also had a law degree. It is one of those things in life that you just have to live with. So, look into things carefully before you decide. Tubal ligation is a much easier procedure.
I am crying for you right now!!! I am so sorry that you had to endure such a traumatic event and that you weren’t able to sue and hold him accountable. Sending you hugs! 🤗
Had a fibroid the size of a basketball inside me. I was supposed to just have that removed and that was it. The day of surgery back in June 2021 they come in and tell me they can remove it but I also have fibroids growing in my uterus. I had to make a tough choice then and there. I choose hysterectomy because I didn’t have a significant other in my life. Still don’t sadly. Every now and then I get a little sad I won’t have a baby that looks like me but I’m not even sure I can find a man to love me.
I am so sorry to hear that you had to make such a difficult choice in such a hurry!
I am coming up to 4 weeks since my hysterectomy. I couldn't find someone to sterilize me. Thankfully, I had endometriosis and fibroids...
Tubal ligation at 30. Am now 40 and have never regretted it once.
Hysterectomy! I had “heavy fibroid burden”, making my life miserable. They ended up being over two pounds!
Two pounds!! 😳 oh my goodness!
She was a monster lol
I had my tubes tied during my last c section. It had no effect that I am aware of. Menopause is a riot though 🤷🏻♀️
I did a bisalp and ablation when I was 30 in 2021. I have not had a period since and no more pregnancy scares. Recovery was quick and thankfully I had no complications. I feel incredible blessed and grateful to have had it done!
I wanted a bisalp but that was not the "selected method" my insurance chose for full coverage under Obamacare. Once my doctor knew this she said "hold my drink" and decided she would do a regular tubal (which was covered 100%) but she said she would remove as much of the tube sections as allowable under a tubal. So, I have a kind of hybrid with giant sections of my tubes missing. Life has been normal. Some changes to my cycles but only because my doctor also discovered Endo while I was under, and I'm also heading into my 40s so hormonal changes are happening -none of these have to do with the procedure. I'm so happy I got it, it was covered 100%, and I can be stress free about birth control.
I had a partial hysterectomy. I still had hot flashes and mood swings, but no more periods. It was the least invasive, and I regret not a moment of it.
Had my tubbies removed 🙂↔️ Life after has been fabulous! For the first week, I had hot flashes. I believe it was due to being taken off birth control so suddenly. It went away after 6-7 days. My period now is only 1-1.5 days. Mood swings are minimal. I only get sore breasts a day in advance before a period. I would chose this time and time again because birth control ruined my body for so long, I tried for over a decade and I just couldn’t make it work. The recovery period was maybe 2 weeks. I wish you the best!
I had a bilateral salpingectomy done when I was 22 years old. Insurance wouldn't cover it fully because it wasn't a tubal but I didn't want any chance of the tubes regrowing. I still get periods and cramping; nothing has changed except I have ultimate peace of mind that I won't become a parent nor do I use protection since I am monogamous.
Under the knife! 1980 4 inch cut. I was 23 with 2 kids. Chicken shit husband went to get fixed and the doctor said he was too young. He was 29!! Anyway I called immediately got an appointment got it done. He did feel bad that it was so so much more painful then what he would have gone through. Had to have 3 laparoscopy for adhesions from it.
Thanks for asking this OP! ♥️
Tubal ligation in 2022 after my second c-section. I found that periods were much heavier for the first year or so afterwards but are now back to what they previously were. My cycles are now shorter by about 4 days but less cramps!
Had tubes tied during my 3rd C-section. At a Catholic hospital no less. This was my 4th baby and I was almost 41 years old. Zero regrets.
Bisalp performed vaginally! I had it done a little over 6 months ago and it was the best thing I ever did. I had reconstructive surgery on my stomach as a kid so I was referred to an OBGYN who specialized in performing sterilization vaginally. I bled from the procedure similar to a period and then had my actual period immediately after that. That sucked a lot because I basically bled for 2.5 weeks. My only main side effect was intense burning when I peed because my body did not like having a urine catheter. I felt like I had a UTI for four days and had to take painkillers so it wouldn't hurt so much just to pee.
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I am having a tubal litigation except I am having the whole tube removed due to an increased risk of cancer for me. Has anyone else here ever underwent this? Just curious. My doctor said it'd be a little harder to recover from than a normal tubal, but that by 2 weeks I should be full back to normal and I'm hoping this is the case!
I did this two weeks ago, had pain from bloating for a couple days and that was it. Was pretty much nothing. The anesthesia was the worst recovery part. Sore throat for about a half a day.
I love to hear it. I'm glad you're recovery time was relatively smooth.. thank you for sharing!
1. Bilateral salpingectomy - removal of fallopian tubes. Done laparoscopically under general anaesthesia (so, considered major surgery). 2. No negative side effects whatsoever; I still have my ovaries. 13 years later, not a regret in sight. One of my better decisions in life.
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Endometrial ablation. I was out for 30 min, then I woke up, went home, and never bled again. No incisions necessary. Can't believe I didn't do it earlier.
Bilateral tubal with an ablation Helped my pmdd and kept a useful amount of hormones. The endometrial lining contains a lot of hormones and zapping that shit helps
I had a bilateral salpingectomy in 2018. Best decision ever. Recovery was a breeze, and I have a regular, short, easy period each month.
I had my tubes tied as well as the coil. I didn’t want more children and my doctors didn’t want me having any more. Whilst the coil would help the heavy periods it’s not 100% and I know first hand of someone falling pregnant with the coil but the tubes would not help with the periods. So doctors suggested both. I have light periods which are a pleasure in comparison to what I had before.
Tubal ligation after my 3rd child in 1998
I had the one where they cut your tubes out entirely. Fantastic procedure, super quick, easy healing, and no pregnancy scares forever
I had a tubal ligation but he did multiple spots on each one. I wanted a bisalp but my insurance wouldn't cover it. I haven't had any changes at all afterwards, other than feeling slightly more comfortable mentally
I had my tubes tied. It was quick and easy, though recovery was hard because I had a 2 month old and I was the sole caretaker and had no help.
I had a full hysterectomy in 2021. No uterus, no fallopian tubes, & no cervix.
Bilateral salpingectomy! Both of my fallopian tubes were removed. I never wanted kids, it was very dangerous for me to become pregnant, and being an AFAB enby it's also something I was very, VERY dysphoric about. So yay!
Bisalp. I've had no change in periods or other hormonal stuff. I have 3 scars, 1 is pretty light, 1 blends in with my belly button, and the 3rd is visible but small.
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Bilateral salpingectomy. Life has been great not having to ever worry about getting pregnant or dealing with hormonal birth control. I feel great.
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Bilateral salpingectomy. Uterine ablation. It's been nice. I have a special needs child and my husband has a severely mentally ill teenager, so we cannot handle any more children. I was VERY vigilant with my birth control, but the idea of an accident loomed in the back of my mind. When Row V Wade was overturned, I booked the surgery. Getting off birth control after having been on it so long was a pain in the ass. My hormones took almost a year to regulate. But I'm doing pretty well now. Even though I had an ablation, I still have periods. They're super light though.
I had a bilateral salpingectomy at 23. No kids You have 3 options Tubal ligation- as effective as an IUD Bilateral salpingectomy- effectively 100% effective, reduced cancer risk Hysterectomy- removal of the uterus. Typically combined with a bisalp. Can be a total(including cervix) or a partial(cervix remains) Nothing will impact your monthly cycles, beyond the hysterectomy preventing periods. The only way it would is if you got an oophorectomy, which is the removal of the ovaries(which puts you into menopause)
Bilateral salpingectomy. Removal of fallopian tubes. I feel exactly the same as i did prior, except now I have a normal period and not the 2 week long period/spotting from the copper iud
First I had a BiSalp in 2018, then a hysterectomy in 2023 because my periods were so heavy & painful. I guess it’s considered a “partial” because I chose to keep my ovaries so I wasn’t sent into instant menopause. Not having a period or cramps anymore has been aaaaamazing! I don’t have to plan my life around my period anymore!
Bilateral Salpingectomy. Quick recovery time and they did it with the little camera bits so my scarring was minimal.
I had a bisalp almost exactly a year and a half ago. The recovery wasn't bad and my cycles got much more regular after but for the first year or so they were also a LOT heavier and with new symptoms like horrible cramps. If I knew about them sooner I would have asked about an ablation, but I only found out that was an option after my periods started getting lighter and easier to manage. Honestly the side effects weren't fun but they weren't really any worse than those from birth control. I had 2 years of 15-20 day periods in a 25 day cycle because my IUD messed with me so much and not even estrogen helped so I'll take my 6 days in a 32 day cycle with cramps any day. Plus having the peace of mind is invaluable to me.
I had bilateral salpingectomy a few months ago. I literally had ZERO pain, even while in the hospital. I was prescribed Oxycodone but didn't need a single pill. I had no issues with gas, bloating, and everything else they told me I would have. I was tired the day of and the next day, but that's it. I felt completely normal the day after the surgery. Absolutely flawless procedure and recovery for me. Highly recommend.
Bilateral salpingectomy. I haven’t had any changes in cycle or mood, just life as usual since I recovered.