Is the risk of menstrual abnormalities higher among women after tubectomy? A case—control study
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Public Health - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 9
Abstract
Background: Tubal ligation is the most common method of family planning in India. However, the increased risk of menstrual abnormalities after tubectomy has been a matter of debate since the last few years. Objective: To compare the incidence and type of menstrual abnormalities in tubectomized and nontubectomized women. Materials and Methods: A total of 870 women of the age group 20–40 years attending outpatient departmentin General Hospital, Gohana, Haryana, India, were included in this study; 380 women were tubectomized and 490 women nontubectomized. Result: Of 380 women, 175 (46.05%) tubectomized women (175) showed menstrual abnormalities. While, out of 490 nontubectomized women, 236 (48.16%) women showed menstrual abnormalities. The type of menstrual abnormality in these two groups was also studied. Conclusion: Tubal ligation does not increase the risk of menstrual irregularities among women.
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Mishu Mangla, Deepak Singla
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- DOI 10.5455/ijmsph.2015.08042015268
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