title: Sequelae of postpartum sterilization.
abstract: This study was designed to investigate the menstrual, psychosexual, psychological and somatic sequelae in a group of women who may be more prone to express regret following postpartum sterilization. The follow-up was conducted by questionnaire at six months and five years following the procedure. Data were available from 242 patient; 76.8% were below the age of 30. Of all patients, 21.9% expressed regrets. About one third had various menstrual disturbances. Patients rated their sex life as generally more enjoyable in many aspects. The most common psychological symptoms were irritability, nervousness and depression; while the common somatic symptoms were pelvic/abdominal pain and backache and tiredness.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: B L
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Rosenfeld
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Taskin
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kafkashli
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Rosenfeld
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Chuong
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008599:Menstruation Disturbances / Q000523:psychology; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000523:psychology*; D049590:Postpartum Period / Q000523:psychology*; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000523:psychology*; D013246:Sterilization, Tubal / Q000523:psychology*