Getting Tubes Tied...

I could not take any form of birth control. It caused bad headaches and bleeding. I have used IUD's for 13 years. Love it. And when I wanted to get pregnant, I just had it removed and got pregnant with two months. After my daughter was born, I had another put in. Having my tubes tied was to invasive and too permanent for me. The IUD worked great, and no chemicals in my body!

My husband and I use Naprotechnology. We love it. It's totally natural and has helped us in our relationship. We love it!

I would consider having your husband have a vasectomy. It's easier surgery wise, he'd recover more quickly, and it's also easier to reverse if you guys change your minds later.

Also, it could be your birth control. I was on one that made me sick to my stomach all the time, but my doctor changed me to a lower dose one and I havent had any problems since.

There are other options besides getting your tubes tied. There are various IUD's and implants that they can do which are semi-permanent, meaning they can come out should you decide to get pregnant. Talk to your doctor. Tell him/her you're tired of pills and you're looking for something semi-permanent. See what he/she has to say.
Good luck!

I have an IUD. I really like it, as in I like not having to worry about taking a pill everyday and it's more effective than the pill, or condoms. I could not even imagine trying to use condoms as the only form of birth control, what a mood killer. There's also the the Nuva Ring which is a once a month birth control ring. I'm surprised the doctor didn't give you all the options when you went in for your 6 week check after giving birth. talk to your doctor there are options less permanent but almost as effective.

Have you talked to your doctor about Mirena or any type of IUD? I can't speak from experience but after my 3rd was born I talked to my doctor about getting one. My husband and I ended up just using condoms for a year before making the decision that we were finished having children and then my husband had a vasectomy. I would have gladly tried Mirena. The only reason we didn't is because my husband and I kept waffling on the idea of a vasectomy and I didn't want to bother having the IUD put in if he was just going to go in for the vasectomy a few months later.

At 26 I probably wouldn't go for any type of permanent birth control, but that's a personal decision.

Good luck,
K.

I would say check into some of the longer term birth control that you can get and leave in for like 5 years or the depo shot. I had tubes tide at 29 and it made me have horrible PMS. I had never had PMS before but after the tubal it was awful. I did not read the fine print or I would have known that was a possible side effect of the procedure. If I were to go back and do it again I would not have the tubal done. I am just one person but I have heard this from a lot of other people who have had the same issues.

My best friend had issues with birth control too. She ended up using the Nuva Ring. it comes in a refrigerated box and stays in the frig until you put it in. Since it goes in the vagina it really doesn't effect too many body issues.

http://www.nuvaring.com/Consumer/index.asp

She is done having kids too and just had the Essure Proceedure done and is really happy with it.

There are a lot of birth control methods available besides the pill (Mirena, diaphram, Etc.) but if you are interested in a natural, hormone-free approach without having to mess around with condoms all the time, I HIGHLY suggest reading "Taking Charge of your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. It is a really really informative book about tracking your ovulation cycle naturally using several of your body cues as well as your basal body temperature so you know the two to three days a month to avoid unprotected intercourse. I know it might sound like a lot of work/trouble (it did to me at first), but once you get the system down it is almost efforless and surprisingly highly effective. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know that there is a hormone-free, effective way to manage your fertility that isn't as permanent as getting your tubes tied. No matter what method you decide to use, don't get the surgery unless you are absolutely SURE. Take Care!

I recommend the Nuvaring. It is a lower, and more constant dose of hormones. I have been on it for several years, and I have such a light period, I don't usually even need tampons.

I have a friend who uses a lady comp http://www.ladycomputer.com/ and I'm seriously considering trying it out too. They're a little expensive, but not as much as a tubal ligation and no hormones!

Why don't you try inserting an IUD? You can remove at any time by a doctor. If you and your husband decide to have another cxhild there is no surgery involved. I think they can also last 5 years without touching or replacing it. They also have some with hormones and without. Just a suggestion. Talk to your doctor about specific details.

T.

Having your tubes tied should not be considered AT ALL if you think the future holds any want for another child. This should only be done if you are content with the current children you have and regardless of your future, you don't foresee having any more. I had the same symptoms with birth control and hated it. Having my tubes tied was WONDERFUL!! An easy enough procedure and I was greatly relieved to know I was out of the baby business and could just enjoy and raise the two we had. Another post mentioned the need for maybe taking hormones afterwards ... I've never heard of that until maybe after or during menopause when some may need that as an option but it has nothing to do with this procedure. You might try other methods of birth control and see how they make you feel before doing this more perm. option. You will know in your heart when you are ready to make that decision and you'll be so comfortable with the decision that you won't care what anyone else has to say about it. Until then, try other options.