Well.....
If both weren't so invasive, and if hysterectomies didn't involve messed-up hormones, and if a tubal ligation procedure didn't put me at risk of suffering any one of the following complications
- Possibly longer or heavier menstrual bleeding and more cramping, which may be dependent upon previous bleeding and menstrual cycle patterns, and birth control methods used.
- Menstrual irregularities and prolonged bleeding. It is not fully understood why there are bleeding disorders, but two theories are:
- Reduced levels of serum progesterone or
- Interruption of the blood supply from the uterus to the ovaries due to scar tissue formation.
- Increased risk of ectopic (tubal) pregnancy. Chances of pregnancy after tubal ligation are about 2.5 in 1,000 women after four years post-surgery. Out of these, approximately one half will result in ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, pregnancies occurring after tubal ligation must be carefully evaluated to determine if they are intrauterine or ectopic pregnancies.
- Failure to close the tubes that can result in a pregnancy. A round ligament, for example, may be mistaken for the tube. Also, crushed or severed tubes may heal themselves over time and grow back together naturally.
- In rare cases, premature menopause.
- Increased need for surgeries to control excessive bleeding.
- Injuries to other internal organs from cauterization.
and if the risk of death weren't "low" but durn near IMPOSSIBLE, and if it weren't more expensive, and if...
well. I'll just stop there. :bandit:
If all of those things weren't a factor, I'd be on the table like *snap!*