Tubes tied or removed during c-section UK 🇬🇧

I don’t know about the effects as I’m not doing it till my next but at both sections I was asked if it’s something I wanted to do. They are happy to do it as it’s one surgery instead of two

They offered tube tying at my sister’s 2nd and 3rd c section, they were actually quite annoying this time. They asked her at least 5 times even after she had signed the form stating that she did not want it. She’s 35 x

As you’re still young I think they will ask you over and over again if you deffo want it done, will go through lots of loops with you first x

I was 33 when I had my second by planned section. I didn’t want anymore children, I had an appointment with my consultant and explained that I wanted my tubes removed, he listened, we talked about my husband getting a vasectomy and it being possible to reverse etc (my husband said he would get a vasectomy) I didn’t really see the point in him having it done as they were going to be doing my section anyway and could do it at the same time. Saw a different consultant on the day, he asked if I was sure given my age and went through the options again but listened and didn’t disagree when I explained my reasons. I haven’t had any issues with it bar getting abit of cramping when I ovulate.

That’s positive to hear that it is a possibility! I can’t see a downside to having it done when I am sure I do not want any more children. I have never suffered with heavy or painful periods so I suppose that could be something to consider if it causes changes there! I can’t see any other negatives! Have seen it possibly reduces risk of ovarian cancer too although I don’t have a family history of this it’s still a positive!

They’ll be happy to do it if you’re sure you don’t want anymore I had this option. I only didn’t because my MIL said she ended up with early menopause and her hormones were all over the place. There was also that worry for me what if I did it and did want another. However I am fully regretting not having it done if I’m completely honest 🫣

I’ve heard they will tie your tubes but not remove them, think that would be a hysterectomy which you might want to consider instead… might be better if you struggled with periods as you still get periods if you have tubes tied…

I read having them removed is a better option than tied so ideally I’d like to go for that if possible!!! I will definitely look more into if it brings on early menopause as that is a concern! I had read so far that it wouldn’t as having the tubes removed doesn’t affect hormones as long as you keep the ovaries themselves but I will bring this up with the consultant if that’s a risk as that would worry me!

Just wanted to add another comment to say THANK YOU!!! To everyone that has commented on this!! Thank you for taking the time to share your experiences!!!

Not in the UK but had my tubes removed two years ago when my son was born via c-section. It doesn’t add any extra time to healing and o hav had zero negative results, wouldn’t even know I had them removed. It’s definitely the best option if you don’t want to worry about birth control ever again. Good luck!

Thank you so much!!

Generally at C-section you will be offered a Tubal ligation. It’s often referred to as having your tubes tied but it’s actually the partial removal of them. I was offered at the section with my twins (2nd C-section) however I decided against it. There’s ongoing research into the links between tubal ligation (TL) and heavier periods. While it’s not official in the side effects on the consent, it’s now becoming far more common to have heavier periods following TL. There’s also a much higher risk of ectopic pregnancy and when the TL is done at C-section there’s a significant increase in failure rate due to the way the body is healing. I was also put off by the general need for stronger pain relief following CS + TL. Generally patients I have cared for who have had both have needed stronger pain relief for longer and a 48 hour stay rather than a 24 hour stay. We’ve decided that my husband will get a vasectomy as we are a million percent done!

In terms of the early menopause aspect the tubes have nothing to do with menopause. They would have to remove the actual ovaries for this to be a risk

Tubal ligation generally has a failure rate of 1 in 200 (compared to 1 in 2000 with a vasectomy). Also higher risk of an ectopic pregnancy. Removing the tubes is pretty much nearly 100% guarantee of no pregnancy but it’s less commonly done at caesarean (in the UK at least) - can be harder to access the whole tube and there’s often lots of big blood vessels around that area which can make it more risky but worth asking the team looking after you.

It can cause havoc with your periods. I wanted it done but decided against it incase it made my periods worse.