What you don’t hear from doctors about family planning operation (aka tubal ligation) & PTLS ? part 1
Tubal ligation commonly referred to as ‘family planning operation“ is a permananant birth control procedure that prevents pregnancy by blocking both the fallopian tubes . It is a surgical procedure involving cutting , blocking , sealing off your fallopian tubes to prevent your eggs from being fertilized by sperm .
The routine complications discussed are risks of infection ,blood clots , failure of sterilization procedure resulting in pregnancy , tubal ectopic ,bleeding at the site of incision, bruising around the surgical area , anaesthesia related issues , damage to nearby organs .
But what they do not talk about is POST TUBAL LIGATION SYNDROME (PTLS).
DOG MA MA
Bilateral tubal ligation has no side effects .
Your complications after a bilateral tubal ligation are all in your head .
A hysterectomy will cure you
Trust me
Reversal will solve all your problems
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DR. VGH
Since most women live in the fear of pregnancy so their life & sex will be wonderful knowing that they will not get pregnant . Often they tell us it is very safe & effective procedure having low failure rate , it has no interference with sex and no long term side effects or health risks are known .
Doctors have a habit of denying iatrogenic harms & so they deny existence of post tubal ligation syndrome.
Women keep complaining of symptoms like anxiety , depression , hot flashes , back pain , loss of sexual desire after a bilateral tubal ligation . But either they are ignored or they are often silenced labeling them crazy or tell them “its all in your head’ .
After a few weeks of surgery , women begin to complain of climatic PMS and menopausal symptoms . They complain of depression , mood swings and do not relate it with tubal ligation they had .
As few more months pass they expierence bleeding disorders , hot flashes & chills. After a year some women lose their sexual and sensual behavior. They have memory problems , brain fog & loss of control of their emotions. They act hysterically, will rage , shout scream at one moment & then in tears at the next . Often they expirerence sleepless nights & then wake up next day fatigued and exhausted not being able to function at work or participate in family.
These women have less endurance for physical activity. They find loss of self confidence & purpose in life . They feel lonely, unattractive & unloved .
Husbands are told that their wives are suffering from serious mental illness & women are put on antidepressants and mood elevating drugs .
Post tubal ligation syndrome
It includes pain during intercourse , aching lower back , difficulty in menstruating , premenstrual tension syndrome , uterine haemmorage & absence of mensturation. The syndrome is caused by blood circulation problems in and around the fallopian tube , ovaries , pressure on nerves and intra pelvic adhesions.
PTLS was first described by Dr. Vikki Hufnagel in 1980s . She outlined laboratory and diagnostic testing protocols to help diagnose the syndrome , created surgical repairs called Female Reconstructive surgery for post tubal ligation syndrome and created medical treatments for PTS. She also wrote the first papers describing a need to change the informed consent to inform women about this condition. She has continued to provide the latest clinical research and knowledge in the international health care arena for over 30 years . Dr. Hufnagels clinical work has linked PTLS with the following
Castrative menopause
Severe hormone imbalance
Hormone shock
Ovarian isolation ( post hysterectomy & post tubal ligation )
Misplacement of female organs
Severe pelvic adhesions
Atrophic ovaries
Increased risk of heart disease
Bone loss & osteoporosis
Atrophic vaginitis
Dysfunctional uterine bleeding
Pelvic pain
Hydrosalpinx
Adenomyosis
Decreased lactating ability .
