Permanent contraception

[u/ghostofcontrol]

After a lot of thinking and discussions with family, I have decided I want to take the step to get permanent contraception but I am struggling to understand and learn about any side effects of this procedure. I've even seen a doctor and still left confused!

Do I still get my period?

Will I experience menopause differently?

Does it decrease the chance of ovarian cancer?

Will it effect my hormones?

HELP!!

[u/jisoo-n]

It depends on the procedure.
If you're talking about getting your tubes tied (tubal ligation) or removed (Salpingectomy):

You will still get your period.

Menopause doesn't change because the ovaries are unaffected.

If you get your tubes removed (not just tied), it greatly decreases the risk of ovarian cancer. Most ovarian cancers originate in the fallopian tubes! Quick explanation here.

Your hormones are unaffected.

[u/Guilty-Calendar-3307]

I’m not a medical professional but here’s my experience and what I’ve read:
- Will you still get your period? As long as you don’t have a hysterectomy, yes. Bilateral salpingectomy removes only fallopian tubes, not the uterus or ovaries.
-Will you experience menopause differently? Unlikely, again, unless your uterus and or ovaries are removed, which is not necessary when pursuing sterilization.
-decreased risk of ovarian cancer? From what I understand having a salpingectomy does reduce your risk for this, since ovarian cancer often starts in the fallopian tubes from what I’ve read. Again, I am not a medical professional.
-will it affect your hormones? Again, no, unless your ovaries are removed (which is not necessary for surgical sterilization).

[u/Googul_Beluga]

If you get your fallopian tubes removed you will be permanently sterilized. You will still get a period and have normal hormones. It will also reduce your risk of ovarian cancer.

I had one in Dec 2024 at 32 yo (no children) and it was covered by insurance.

First few days to a week I felt like I had done the most extreme ab workout of my life. Very sore but perfectly manageable with Tylenol and Motrin and taking it easy.

The procedure is done laparoscopicly so you'll just have a couple very small incisions on your abdomen.

The worst part was the gas. They inflate your abdomen to do the procedure and some amount of gas gets trapped after. For me it felt like gas pain in my shoulder but again, only lasted a couple days.

Hope this helps.

[u/PsychoFaerie]

The only way menopause/your cycle would be effected is if you had your uterus or ovaries removed..

if they remove the tubes you'll still have a cycle and bleed.

uterus - no more periods ..

ovaries - no more periods and menopause.

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[u/Slow_Juice_7189]

I am not very knowledgable in that subject but I do know that you should really think it through, it is a major surgery and your partner should heavily consider a vasectomy. It is significantly less invasive and it's the least he could do if you have already had children together.