title: Evaluation of sequelae of tubal ligation.
abstract: An evaluation was made of 268 patients undergoing elective sterilization with respect to the ensuing development of menorrhagia, pelvic pain, and the need for gynecologic surgery. Preoperative and follow-up postoperative questionnaires of patients undergoing laparoscopic sterilization were compared, and additional data were drawn from clinical records and operative reports to substantiate real changes. A study of the cases puts the incidence of menorrhagia at 6%, pelvic pain at 6%, and necessary subsequent gynecologic surgery at 4%.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003280:Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic / Q000494:pharmacology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005831:Genital Diseases, Female / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008595:Menorrhagia / Q000209:etiology*; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D010388:Pelvis / Q000098:blood supply; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011247:Pregnancy; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D003280:Contraceptives, Oral, Synthetic