My friend had this done 6 months ago, and just miscarried her 8 week old bub - apparently the failure rate has to do with the procedure being done with a caesarean, not just if its done with clamps.
As for recovery, she was on constand bedrest for 14 weeks prior to bub being delivered prem, so her recovery wouldn't be the same as yours, so I won't comment on it.
I've had my tubes operated on - right side removed & left side clamped - but due to issues with previous surgeries & infections - not for sterility issues.
I had it done to be able to do an IVF cycle & have an embryo implant due to damage in my uterus, so not quite the same thing!!!
BUT!
I can tell you from personal experience though that yes, your period is more painful (well, it has been for me).
My specialist did warn me that it would be likely - I won't explain exactly why because I don't have a medical degree & it probably won't make any sense to you explained by me
But he did say that I should expect it.
I have no idea with success rates either, as I was never going to fall pg naturally due to other issues... but I have friends that have had their tubes clamped & not had any worries.
My recovery was about the same as a c/s - but I didn't have a c/s at the same time to know if it would have been longer with both IYKWIM?
my recovery rate was the same as my previous c-sections - but I wish I had never had it done. I have always had horrid AF - but now its even worse. Not that Gynes will agree with this, but there is such a thing called Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome. If I could afford to get the clips off I would! Not everyone is affected though from what I have read and discussed with others. hth
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(well, it has been for me).
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