Tubal ligation - pros and cons

[Graalsword]

Well, I think this require further research because the recipes given at the end of the article may be another thing and they may be detrimental. But I found interesting what it says at the beginning of the article about the plant

 

[skycsil]

Thanks Graalsword, but I don't feel like testing it on myself :P

Okay, we discussed both possibilities and he wants to do the vasectomy. I want to do the tubal ligation, but it's kinda pointless that we both have it done, so we'll talk to a doctor about the pros and cons of each :)

Thanks everyone for your help!

 

[Mrs. Peel]

Thanks Graalsword, but I don't feel like testing it on myself :P

Okay, we discussed both possibilities and he wants to do the vasectomy. I want to do the tubal ligation, but it's kinda pointless that we both have it done, so we'll talk to a doctor about the pros and cons of each :)

Thanks everyone for your help!

I'd be interested in knowing what the doctor advises... and the sex of the doctor. ;D I'm wondering if a male doctor would be more biased towards having the female undergo the operation as he would identify with the male "loss of masculinity" thing.. Of course, a doctor (of either sex) should be totally unbiased and concentrate only on the safety of the patient.

 

[agni]

Thanks Graalsword, but I don't feel like testing it on myself :P

Okay, we discussed both possibilities and he wants to do the vasectomy. I want to do the tubal ligation, but it's kinda pointless that we both have it done, so we'll talk to a doctor about the pros and cons of each :)

Thanks everyone for your help!

I'd be interested in knowing what the doctor advises... and the sex of the doctor. ;D I'm wondering if a male doctor would be more biased towards having the female undergo the operation as he would identify with the male "loss of masculinity" thing.. Of course, a doctor (of either sex) should be totally unbiased and concentrate only on the safety of the patient.

My thoughts as well. In general, i believe, women have more health related issues in that area then men. Plus i would think women reproductive system is little bit more sophisticated then mens' (cycles and things), if something goes wrong, i would think it would be much harder to fix and potentially could deliver much more health related consequences.

IMHO.

 

[skycsil]

Here's an update:
The doctor said it's a lot easier on the male, it will cure faster and have less complications, so we agreed he's going to have surgery.

Thank you all for your advice, you were of a lot of help since I wasn't even considering asking my husband to go to surgery.

 

[Jacques]

Here's an update:
The doctor said it's a lot easier on the male, it will cure faster and have less complications, so we agreed he's going to have surgery.

Thank you all for your advice, you were of a lot of help since I wasn't even considering asking my husband to go to surgery.

Thanks skycsil for the update and good news for you.

 

[skycsil]

Thanks Gandalf! He was already decided on having it done, but your post really helped him see at the whole thing as something less nasty than it sounds.

Silly question: What happens to all those little sperm cells not leaving the body? Do they pile up inside or there comes to a point where the body just stops making sperm cells?

 

[Firefly]

Skycsil, it looks like you and your husband have already made your decision, but if you are still considering other options, have you thought of the procedure called ESSURE? It's non-invasive and non surgical - they block your tubes with small devices that look like coils. I was considering this procedure as well.

 

[anart]

Skycsil, it looks like you and your husband have already made your decision, but if you are still considering other options, have you thought of the procedure called ESSURE? It's non-invasive and non surgical - they block your tubes with small devices that look like coils. I was considering this procedure as well.

Out of curiosity, how do they block your tubes with these coils if it's non-surgical? What are the coils made out of? It sounds like it's invasive if they're putting foreign objects into your fallopian tubes, but perhaps I'm misunderstanding?

 

[Firefly]

Skycsil, it looks like you and your husband have already made your decision, but if you are still considering other options, have you thought of the procedure called ESSURE? It's non-invasive and non surgical - they block your tubes with small devices that look like coils. I was considering this procedure as well.

Out of curiosity, how do they block your tubes with these coils if it's non-surgical? What are the coils made out of? It sounds like it's invasive if they're putting foreign objects into your fallopian tubes, but perhaps I'm misunderstanding?

Anart, I've done some research on this procedure, as an alternative to a tubal ligation, since tubal ligation is not an option for me. I also consulted with 2 OBGYNs - it seems like procedure is done during your normal OBGYN visit; they go through your uterus and insert the coils into the places where fallopian tubes meet with the uterus. My doctor said it's made from the same material as blood vessels grafts and heart valve replacement. I looked up what they - inner flexible stainless steel coil surrounded by an outer coil made of nickel titanium alloy. I have to admit, until your question I did not even consider the fact that the metal could be an issue, but could be a good option for people who for some reason or another cannot have any other birth control method.

 

[Mrs.Tigersoap]

I personally feel very uncomfortable with having any type of device inserted in that delicate part of my body, even more so when I cannot remove it without the help of an ob-gyn. Especially when it's made of metal. But that's me.

And especially when there is a quick, easy and effective manner to take care of this: the vasectomy. I totally agree with Hildegarda and Agni at the beginning of this thread: why should women be solely responsible for contraception? There are two people involved during intercourse. :D

 

[Firefly]

I personally feel very uncomfortable with having any type of device inserted in that delicate part of my body, even more so when I cannot remove it without the help of an ob-gyn. Especially when it's made of metal. But that's me.

And especially when there is a quick, easy and effective manner to take care of this: the vasectomy. I totally agree with Hildegarda and Agni at the beginning of this thread: why should women be solely responsible for contraception? There are two people involved during intercourse. :D

See, I am just the opposite - any surgical intervention makes me extremely uncomfortable. Maybe it's working as an RN in the past and seeing how when things go wrong, they go REALLY wrong and having been a victim to a Doctor's malpractice I think there are too many variables, from the anesthesia to the surgery itself to the meds they are using, e.t.c. I am just too scared of making myself or my husband vulnerable to other people's mistakes. But I guess these are the risks everyone has to assess for themselves.

 

[anart]

See, I am just the opposite - any surgical intervention makes me extremely uncomfortable. Maybe it's working as an RN in the past and seeing how when things go wrong, they go REALLY wrong and having been a victim to a Doctor's malpractice I think there are too many variables, from the anesthesia to the surgery itself to the meds they are using, e.t.c. I am just too scared of making myself or my husband vulnerable to other people's mistakes.

Considering you'd be allowing someone to insert a completely foreign object into your body, I think you would definitely be making yourself vulnerable to someone else's mistake by doing this. No way I'd have something like that put inside my body - it IS invasive.

But I guess these are the risks everyone has to assess for themselves.

True.

 

[Firefly]

I guess "lesser of the 2 evils" would be a better way to describe the situation:)

 

[Firefly]

Anart, i also think for me personally, being awake and able to intervene at any moment makes it a more viable choice.