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An_245771 posted:
Has anyone had any experience with menopause being brought on after a tubal ligation? I am 27 and had a tubal after the birth of my second child 4 yrs ago. Ever since I haven't felt "right". Immediately after my tubal I fell into a deep depression that only lasted for a short while. I haven't had my period since March, last year my doctor said I probably wasn't ovulating and the solution would be bc pills. I'm always hot and sweaty, it's worst at night so much that my clothes and pillow are wet. I get headaches all the time, itchy skin (like something's on me) joint pains, trouble sleeping, dryness, bloating, and weight gain especially in my face and abdomen. I've had my thyroid checked results were normal. I feel like my doctor doesn't take me seriously and ignores my concerns.
1 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Early menopause and tubal ligationHas anyone had any experience with menopause being brought on after a tubal ligation? I am 27 and had a tubal after the birth of my second child 4 yrs ago. Ever since I haven't felt "right". Immediately after my tubal I fell into a deep depression that only lasted for a short while. I haven't had my period since March, last year my doctor said I probably wasn't ovulating and the solution would be bc pills. I'm always hot and sweaty, it's worst at night so much that my clothes and pillow are wet. I get headaches all the time, itchy skin (like something's on me) joint pains, trouble sleeping, dryness, bloating, and weight gain especially in my face and abdomen. I've had my thyroid checked results were normal. I feel like my doctor doesn't take me seriously and ignores my concerns.
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Mary Jane Minkin, MD responded:
Dear An_245771,
It would be extremely unlikely to have menopause result from a tubal ligation. Are you on the pill currently? Ideally, I'd suggest being off the pill for about 4-6 weeks, and checking your estrogen levels (blood estradiol and FSH)-that would be the best way to investigate whether this is menopause or something else. If you need to find a health care provider knowledgeable about menopause, you can go to the website of the North American Menopause Society, menopause.org; and they have a listing of certified menopause practitioners throughout the country, so you can find someone who practices where you live.
Good luck,
Mary Jane
Report This| Share this:Early menopause and tubal ligationDear An_245771,<br />It would be extremely unlikely to have menopause result from a tubal ligation. Are you on the pill currently? Ideally, I'd suggest being off the pill for about 4-6 weeks, and checking your estrogen levels (blood estradiol and FSH)-that would be the best way to investigate whether this is menopause or something else. If you need to find a health care provider knowledgeable about menopause, you can go to the website of the North American Menopause Society, menopause.org; and they have a listing of certified menopause practitioners throughout the country, so you can find someone who practices where you live.<br />Good luck,<br />Mary Jane
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