Would she lose her sexual desire at all?Would any thing change?Would she still have menstruals?Would it affect some type of cancerous problems?Is it a good choice or bad?
2006-10-18 13:29:34 · 7 answers · asked by charles 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Having her tubes tied would not change her periods or her sex drive (although knowing there is no chance of pregnancy often increases it in women!). The choice is one for the two of you to make together. While it is a permanent form of birth control, the procdure is more invasive and serious than if you had a vasectomy. Your wife will have to go under full anesthesia, rather than the local you would be given. She would need to stay overnight in the hospital and have help during her recovery period at home (about two weeks). Because of the general anestethics and the size and depth of the incision, there are higher chances of infection and complications. Make an appointment with your doctor for the both of you to discuss the pros and cons of both the vaesectomy and having her tubes tied. Then talk about it.
2006-10-18 13:37:46 · answer #1 · answered by Annie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just recently went to the doctor for a consultation because I am considering having my tubes tied.
I have never heard that any sexual desire is lost after the procedure. Yes, she would still have her menstrual cycle. I don't believe it has any affect on cancer either.
Is it a good or a bad choice? Well that depends on your views. If you are comparing a male vasectomy to a female having her tubes tied, the vasectomy is a less complicated procedure. It is considered less invasive surgery. Sexually, nothing should change for your wife. Generally tubal ligation take place without complications, but there are always some risks involved.
Speak with a gynecologist, they should be able to tell you all of the risks involved.
2006-10-18 20:39:52 · answer #2 · answered by kely 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is surgery, and with surgery there is always a risk. She would also have a hospital stay and a recovery period of a few weeks, and at least during this time, sex would not be an option. It's hard to tell if it would affect her emotionally, though in general, it shouldn't have lasting physical effects. It doesn't stop the menstrual cycle. Only a hysterectomy does that and that does have more vast symptoms, including hormone imbalance issues.
The wiser and easier choice is a vasectomy -- a quick outpatient procedure that causes the male only a couple of days of discomfort with far fewer risks. If it's done Friday afternoon, he's good to go to work on Monday. It has no effect on sexual desire or any other physical issues.
2006-10-18 20:40:16 · answer #3 · answered by voxxylady 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can tell you from personal experience that it does not affect sexual desire or menstruation, at least not noticeably. I had it done 25 years ago and have never been sorry. If the woman is monogamous with a safe partner, it relieves the worrying about pregnancy, therefore less stress for both of you.
FYI, I had mine done under local anesthesia and a Demerol IV, as I am phobic about general anesthesia. And was allowed to go home (a friend had to drive me) that same afternoon. Also, there are procedures such as uterine/endometrial ablation that stop menstruation but leave ovaries and uterus intact. Hysterectomy would be a last resort in this day and age.
2006-10-18 20:33:21 · answer #4 · answered by Oghma Gem 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a labor & delivery nurse I have heard many women complain afterward about the phycological effects. Although your wife may not want a baby or more many women experiance almost remorse, they feel as if they are no longer a woman remember it does stop production of some hormones in the body. My advice is to sit down & talk about this carefully w/ your wife & then with her OB (not a PCP) Also there are no known "affects" cancerous or otherwise but many women believe there are adverse reaction associated w/ so reaserch as you would any other"life changing" precidure. Good Luck!
2006-10-18 20:42:17 · answer #5 · answered by notAminiVANmama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This shall have no bad health effects against the woman. Her sexual desire should remain as normal and there is no increased chance of cancer.
2006-10-18 20:34:39 · answer #6 · answered by jerseymilo9 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had mine done in 2002 and I would have to say that I don't find a difference in me since the surgery at all. Except for the relief of being able to be in a monogamus relationship and being able to not worry about becoming pregnant again.
2006-10-18 20:40:05 · answer #7 · answered by jewell2578 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋