Charles W. Monteith, M.D.

Dr. Charles W. Monteith -  Tubal Reversal Surgeon talks about PTLS:

"We exclusively specialize in tubal surgery and tubal ligation reversal surgery.We perform over 800 tubal repair surgeries a year and, as a result of our exclusive specialization in tubal surgery, we evaluate many patients who have experienced abnormal symptoms after their tubal ligation procedures.

Approximately 10% of our patients come to us for surgery with complaints of tubal ligation side-effects."

In this blog post Dr. Monteith says "Many of our patients have reported dramatic improvement after surgery." He points readers to Personal messages submitted by patients about PTLS and says "These messages and stories have been shared by our patients for the benefit of others who may be going through similar experiences."

Read More from Dr. Monteith's Blog:
Tubal Ligation Symptoms: Not All In Your Head!

Personal stories about tubal ligation side effects and PTLS

Readers are encouraged to listen to this archived internet blog radio show about PTLS. The host of the show is Roxanne Pugh of Real Life Decoded. Her guest for this segment are tubal reversal specialist, Dr. Charles Monteith, and two patients who have had symptoms after their tubal ligation surgeries.

The show is archived and is entitled: PTLS With Dr. Charles Monteith, MD . By following this link you can hear the previously recorded show. The show begins about 1 to 2 minutes after clicking on the link and listening to a brief jazz introduction.

Source: http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2012/tubal-ligation-reversal/symptoms-after-tubal-ligation-personal-stories.html

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Patients Discuss Relief From PTLS

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Message Board offers a forum for TR patients to discuss how TR has helped relieve the symptoms of Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome. Many patients notice relief even with the first menstrual cycle after TR. Often, patients note even greater improvements over time. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center hosts a PTLS blog as well as information on the condition on their website.

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This is topic Best period ever! in forum Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome on the Tubal Reversal Message Board:

Posted by Flutist29 (Member # 12785) on October 18, 2008 10:12 AM :
This seems strange to write about, but I can't help it! I had my TL on 1/10/05 and have had horrible, horrible periods ever since then. So many things changed in my life, I can't believe it. Anyways...I had TR surgery on 10/8 and am now going through my first period since the TR. It is amazing how much better I feel already. My DH said to me this morning, "WOW, your skin looks so much better." I have had basically no cramping and my right hip isn't killing me like it used to. My bleeding is actually at a normal flow! The only thing I could complain about if I wanted to was that I had a headache Thursday and Friday. That's it! I still can't believe! I should have had this surgery 3 years ago! I would have saved myself a bunch of pain and sorrow.

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Posted by MS_LICIA (Member # 9456) on October 18, 2008 12:36 PM :
lol....good for you !!! I myself, have found relief in many ways after having my TR, so I'm w/ya !!!

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Posted by justnotme (Member # 12842) on October 18, 2008 04:05 PM :
flutist29- thanks sooo much for posting this. I just got over a 7 day AF!!!ugh!!! I also get wicked pains shooting down my legs and lots of other PTLS symptoms. I'm scheduled for Oct 29th. I can't wait to report the same things. My and my DH were just talking earlier today that we sure hope and pray that this helps me. I can't help but feel so optimistic, which I am generally anyways, that this IS going work. Thanks again for even more hope for me and other women that this will erradiacate our PTLS!! So happy for you.

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Posted by MOMZILLA (Member # 12256) on October 18, 2008 07:12 PM :
I have had one period after another since the TR that is better, less crampy, lighter and I no longer have that crazy flooding....I was even late this month and even though my cycle was longer..it was not heavier when it arrived...what a great relief it has been to have normal periods again...

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Posted by momto10 (Member # 11808) on October 18, 2008 07:32 PM :
I know what you mean. My PTLS didn't go fully away until last month, 9 months post TR. I finally had a FULL cycle that was 100% normal!!! YEAH!!! Now time to get down to business, TCC.... LOL Gwen

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Posted by Ericka Pamplin (Member # 1953) on October 19, 2008 12:00 PM:
It's always great to hear the relief of PTLS that our patients experience after having the tubal reversal. I'm sure your stories will be encouraging to others that are feeling the same way!

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Dr. Monteith's Blog on PTLS (Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome)

Tubal Reversal Helps Patients Who Suffer From Migraine Headaches

A Tubal Reversal Message Board Member asks others if anybody has experienced headache and migraine relief after tubal reversal. Another message board member, Georgiamom, reports that before her tubal reversal surgery she was taking two prescription medications a day and after her tubal reversal she has not had to take either medication and only gets an occasional migraine around the time of her menstrual cycle. She says that having the tubal reversal has changed her life dramatically.

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The following is from the Tubal Reversal Message Board:

Posted by Tbbso4o5 (Member # 12049) on February 16, 2008 11:07 AM:

Hello Ladies!
Has anybody experience headache and migraine RELIEF AFTER TR? I am seriously considering to have TR!
I have headaches almost every day , and migraines for sure every month! I must say I did suffer from this before BUT after the TL it has been horrible and "out of control"! I have constant pain, specially on the left side of my bod, terrible nause, I am extremely tired, well you know, moody, depressed, all those horrible symptoms... !
I am seriously considering T, since it is a lot of money and insurances don't usually cover the surgery, can anyone please tell me if their symptoms have improved after TR, SPECIALLY HEADACHES AND MIGRAINES? I know that heavy bleedin, cramps pai, etc, do get better after TR Thank God!
Thank you all for reading my post and for your help .
God Bless you.
Teresa

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Posted by georgiamom (Member # 11089) on February 16, 2008 11:13 AM:

Teresa,
I can tell you that I had my TL in 1994 and suffered horribly from migraines. When I went to have my TR done in June of 2007 I was at the point where I was taking two prescription medications a day just to hold them at bay. After TR I have not had to take either medication and only get the occasional migraine around the time that AF is due. It has changed me dramatically in that sense. As a former migraine sufferer, I truly hope that you find relief.
Jen

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Posted by Tbbso4o5 (Member # 12049) on February 16, 2008 12:56 PM:

Thank you so much for your answer Jen ! It is a relief for me to know that.
I am also on two different prescriptions.And I have to take at least one of them everyday three times daily and it is pretty strong, so It makes me feel dizzy and drowsy and I feel terrible because as a consequence I can't be a Mommy 100% to my kids! I feel that PTLS has taken my time with my kids away from me bc I can't enjoy our time together due to all the symptoms and specially headaches and migraines.
Thank you again for your help.
Best wishes to you and your family,
Teresa

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