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Post tubal ligation syndrome (PTLS) is a term used to describe a variety of symptoms that may occur after a tubal ligation. Symptoms that women frequently report include increased menstrual bleeding and cramps, hot flushes, night sweats, irritability, and mood swings. These are thought to be due to changes in hormone levels. One theory about what may cause these symptoms after a tubal ligation has to do with interruption of blood circulation between the ovaries and uterus that affects the production of ovarian hormones.

Menopause is defined as the absence of the woman’s menstrual periods for 12 months. The menopausal transition starts with a varying menstrual cycle length and ends with the final menstrual period and it usually installs in women once they approach or pass age 50.