Menstrual dysfunction and hysterectomy rates in women up to 10 years post-tubal ligation in Counties Manukau District Heath Board.

This study aims to evaluate the prevalence of menstrual dysfunction and hysterectomy rates up to 10 years after tubal ligation in women in Counties Manukau District Health Board. 213 women who underwent tubal ligation in year 2004 were followed up over 10 years in a retrospective observational study looking at the prevalence of menstrual dysfunction in these women after tubal ligation. Their clinical records were evaluated for subsequent presentation with menstrual disturbance, including visits to the emergency department or gynaecology clinic. Comparison is made to the menstrual symptoms documented prior to tubal ligation and after.