I hope somehow this person sees this and replies (or really anyone else): I'm in a similar situation and the timing is almost exact. I had my baby girl in December 2013, and my baby boy in July 2015. I was blessed to have even one child, because my fertility diagnosis was bad! They didn't think I would conceive at all without IVF. God had other plans. The reason BOTH my tubes are removed (about a month ago) is because I had prolapse repair surgery, and I said I was done trying to have children (two healthy babies, and I'm 42). They also were doing this because of the cancer/tube connection. I regret my decision now...I don't know why exactly. I mean, we could try for another baby if we had the money for IVF (which we do not). I guess it's just psychological, because even though no menopause essentially child-bearing is over. I wish I had just asked for an IUD. Any encouraging words or advice?
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Ive read that having tubes removed affects the blood supply to the ovaries which will affect hormones. It says it's not known how !such each woman will be affected as it would depend on her anatomy. Apparently some women don't have much if any blood supply to ovaries from tubes & fimbriae so thus removing tubes could cause ovaries to atrophy over time. This would cause menopause eventually. The hormone fluctuations would be apparent earlier tho. I have to say I for one am so angry that I wasn't told this by either dr. I just had this done. Both tubes removed a month ago. I'm feeling sad that I may likely have hormonal issues(think i already do). & My relationship is dissolving now. I'm 42 with 2 kids already but always thought I'd have 1 more. Found out I have a genetic syndrome and ms so hubby and I discussed to not get pregnant. He was to have vasectpmy but then refused so it was suggested due to my health I should get fixed. Dr said tubal removal was better for lower cancer odds. If I go into premature menopause that will cause a lower cancer protection!! Whats more I read it can affect immune system negatively and I have an autoimmune disorder. Ugh! It should be illegal for drs to practice if they don't tell their patients the risks beforehand! Apparently its very common not to tell patients the full risks of tubal removal. I did Google info but it didn't show up either. So now I guess I'll have to look into bioidentical HRT and progesterone cream. I regret my decision to have them out.
(This Essure device is awful. It needs OFF the market. Also I lost a lot because of "Essure")