Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Report 2009
Pregnancy Rates At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
From July 2000 to June 2008, 5046 women underwent tubal ligation reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. The operative techniques of microsurgical tubal anastomosis, tubouterine implantation, and salpingostomy were used as appropriate to each patient’s situation, and often these techniques were combined in a single case. Including all women’s ages, methods of tubal ligation, and operative techniques used for tubal reversal, the overall pregnancy rate was 66% based on 3317 pregnancies reported during this 8 year interval.The following tables show pregnancy rates specific for age, method of tubal ligation, and remaining tubal lengths available for repair and the interaction between these factors.
Pregnancy Rates By Age
As expected, younger women had higher pregnancy rates than older women. The pregnancy rate after surgery ranged from 80% for women under 30 to 31% for women 40 years of age and older (Table 3).
| Age | Total Cases | Pregnant (No.) | Pregnant (%) |
| <30 | 761 | 610 | 80% |
| 30-34 | 1873 | 1367 | 73% |
| 35-39 | 1795 | 1152 | 64% |
| 40+ | 617 | 188 | 31% |
Pregnancy Rates By Tubal Ligation Method
Reversal of tubal clip procedures had the highest pregnancy rate (75%), followed by tubal rings (72%), coagulation (66%) and ligation/resection (63%). Patients with other or unknown methods of tubal ligation had the lowest pregnancy rate (54%).
| Method | Total Cases | Pregnant (No.) | Pregnant (%) |
| Clip | 409 | 306 | 75% |
| Ring | 853 | 614 | 72% |
| Coagulation | 1605 | 1053 | 66% |
| Ligation/Resection | 1923 | 1207 | 63% |
| Other/unknown | 256 | 137 | 54% |
Pregnancy Rates By Age And Method
Pregnancy rates taking into account both age and tubal ligation method are shown in Table 5. The highest pregnancy rate (90%) was reported by women under 30 years of age who had reversal of a previous clip method of sterilization. Of the two variables, age is more predictive than tubal ligation method regarding the likelihood of becoming pregnant after reversal surgery.
| Age | Clip | Ring | Coagulation | Ligation/Resection |
| <30 | 69/77 (90%) | 137/163 (84%) | 190/244 (78%) | 192/248 (77%) |
| 30-34 | 114/139 (82%) | 227/299 (76%) | 461/620 (74%) | 517/744 (70%) |
| 35-39 | 110/151 (73%) | 210/303 (69%) | 353/554 (64%) | 421/681 (62%) |
| 40+ | 13/42 (31%) | 40/88 (46%) | 49/187 (26%) | 77/250 (31%) |
Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Study 2009
Table Of Contents:
- Overview
- Study Method
- Patient Population – US States
- Patient Population – Age and Tubal Ligation Procedures
- Pregnancy Rates by Age and Method (this page)
- Pregnancy Rates by Tubal Length
- Pregnancy Outcomes
- Tubal Reversal vs. IVF
- About Pregnancy Statistics
Pregnancy Rates By Tubal Lengths
September 11th, 2009 at 8:49 am
I am a 31 year old who has had my tubes tied back in 2003. I thought i was done with having kids but now i want another. Is there anything i can do to make them come untied without having surgery? I sure hope there is I don’t know what i was thinking when i made the decision to tie my tubes. please help. Thank you,Misty
September 11th, 2009 at 12:20 pm
MISTY – Unfortunately, there is no way to make your “tubes come untied” without having surgery.
September 12th, 2009 at 6:29 pm
I am a 28 year old who had her tubes burned back in 2001. I was just married and my husband only has one child and wants another. Is there anyway to reverse the procedure and what steps should I take first? When I had my tubes burned I didn’t understand fully what I was doing. I was very young. Please tell me there is something that can be done and if so the price range and percentage rate of a healthy pregnancy.
September 12th, 2009 at 6:37 pm
LATISHA – Patients often ask whether burned tubes can be repaired. In most cases, the answer is “Yes”! Here is a link to the tubal reversal cost page on our website that describes the fee options and this link gives the percentage rate of healthy pregnancies after tubal reversal according to age.
September 13th, 2009 at 9:10 pm
It has been 14 years since my tubes have been tied. Is there a chance of them to come untied now? Thank you.
September 14th, 2009 at 3:30 pm
I had my tubal reversal at Chapel Hill on Sept 7th, 2006. My chances according the chart were well over 70% of having a successful pregnancy, and by the end of May 2008 I was holding my TR Berger baby!
September 16th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
I am 32 years old and never been pregnant. I had been trying for 8 years and when I saw a fertility specialist they told me I had hydrosalpinx. Is there anyway my tubes can be unblocked and repaired? And if so, what are the success rates for that type of procedure.
Thanks!
September 16th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
NATASHA – It certainly possible to repair hydrosalpinx. The surgical technique of salpingostomy is the same as used for fimbriectomy reversal. The success rate will depend on the health of the internal lining of the fallopian tube, and at age 32 should be approximately 60%.
September 16th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
I am 44 years old and have 4 healthy children. My tubal was performed Aug. 1999. Having children from previous marriages, my finance’ and I would like one together. Not sure if my tubal was tied or burnt so I’m inquiring of the tubal reversal success rate for someone my age understanding there are no guarantees except with the Lord’s help and with Him anything is possible. Thank you
September 16th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
ANTIONETTE – Please look at the Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Report 2009 – Pregnancy Rates by Age and Tubal Ligation Method page on our website (or click on the Pregnancy Statistics link at the bottom of the page. This will give you an idea of the chances of getting pregnant after tubal reversal. Age is the primary limiting factor – in almost all cases the fallopian tubes can be restored after they have been tied or burned. You can also talk with a Tubal Reversal Nurse about your situation by calling (919) 968-4656.
September 17th, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Thank you for the prompt response, statistics, and information.
September 18th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
I had my tubal, cut and burned 4-5 yrs ago. I am remarried, he has no children. We went through IVF in June. The doctor told us my ovaries were that of a 19 yr old and husband’s sperm was off the charts in a postitive way! She suggested we only pay for one cycle, labs were all perfect. She put 2 eggs in. Neither took! we were shocked!! We are stuck now paying for the one cycle she suggested, and she also told us that there is NO WAY my tubes can be reversed. Please is there ANY hope? I do not want to do IVF again. I just turned 34 this month and am desperate!! I even have my report from the tubaligation I can fax. PLEASE HELP
another doctor told me that until I am “opened” up he wont be able to tell if they are reversable and it can be a waste of money, is this true?? Thanks for your time, Kendra
September 19th, 2009 at 4:30 am
KENDRA – Tubal reversal is successful even when the tubes have been cut and burned . Tubal reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is more successful than IVF. Call (919) 968-4656 for a free consultation with a tubal reversal nurse or (919) 656-8204 to speak with our Nurse Administrator.
September 22nd, 2009 at 10:36 am
I am 26 years old and have “unexplained infertility”. I have never been pregnant before although I have been trying for years. I gave up on the clomid and pergonal years ago when it didn’t help me to achieve pregnancy. I have one collapsed fallopian tube but the other (according to my doctor) is fine. He said my only option is IVF because any surgery to repair the fallopian tube on could cause scar tissue build up and damage to my one and only open tube. I have regular cycles etc and no other known problems. I also have another major problem (as many others do) – I no longer have Health insurance. So if you can help me is it going to be extremely costly? If so I think maybe my chances would be better paying the $10,000 for IVF. What do you think/ suggest?
September 22nd, 2009 at 12:34 pm
I have 3 children and with my last one I got my tubes tied. I want one more baby. What are the chances of getting pregnant again after getting my tubes untied?
September 22nd, 2009 at 4:05 pm
LAURA C – You can see the chances of getting pregnant after tubal reversal based on our follow-up study of over 5000 women who have had reverse tubal ligations at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. You can look at all of the information from the 2009 Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Study starting with the Overview page.
September 23rd, 2009 at 8:12 pm
I am 30 and had my tube cut and tied after my 2nd child was born 8 years ago. After they were tied I was told that one of my tubes had a cyst in it so they had to basically cut it off. What would be my chances of getting my tube/tubes untied and conceiving again?
September 23rd, 2009 at 8:37 pm
SARA P – From your description, it is likely that you have only one fallopian tube remaining and that it could be repaired. Your chances of conceiving after tubal reversal can be best estimated by looking at our follow-up Pregnancy Statistics (see link at the left side of the page).
September 24th, 2009 at 5:57 am
I gave birth to my 3/15/2008. I am now engaged and my fiancé and I would like a child together. My tubes were tied and clipped. I think I may only have one tube because during my c-section my doctor said one of my tubes was fused to my uterus? I am going to request my surgery records and have it faxed to you guys to figure out exactly what is what. I wish I would have waited or just took birth control ,but I have 5 girls and was a single parent. Now I have found Mr. Right, being that my tubes were tied almost 2 years ago, would my chances of getting pregnant be good?
September 24th, 2009 at 8:36 am
URSULA L – You chances of getting pregnant after tubes tied and clipped are excellent. You can see the probability of pregnancy after tubal reversal according to your age and sterilization method. You may also be interested in watching this video about tubal ligation reversal.
September 25th, 2009 at 11:49 am
Hello I am 32 years old I had Hulka clamps put on in May of 2005. I found out last summer my 9 year old daughter has muscular dystrophy and I am wanting to have a another child. (I am wanting to also save cord blood so it could maybe help my daughter.) I have always been very fertile get prego just by being looked at. How much damage do you think has already taken place, and possibilites of getting pregnant afterwards.
September 25th, 2009 at 12:01 pm
HEATHERBLYTHE – Reversal of Hulka clip sterilization has the highest success rate of all tubal ligation methods. You can see from our follow-up pregnancy statistics after tubal reversal that your chances of getting pregnant after removing the Hulka clips are over 80% if you come to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center to have the reversal performed. Since these are the pregnancy rates of our patients, they do not necessarily apply to reversal surgery performed by any other doctor.
September 26th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
I am a 31 year old mother of 4 (15,15,12,10). I got my tubes cut and tied 12/99. Is there a lower chance of conceiving after a tubal reversal because my procedure was 10 years ago?
September 26th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
KRISTINA – Your chances of getting pregnant after tubal reversal are related mostly to your age, not how long ago your tubal ligation was performed. At age 31 and having tubal ligation and resection, the chances of becoming pregnant are 70% or higher according to our follow-up pregnancy statistics from our patients at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
September 29th, 2009 at 3:38 pm
I am 26 years old and had my tubes tied 4 years ago. I started taking pills for high blood pressure about two months ago. Would it be safe for me to have a reversal? I really want another baby but scared to go under surgery with high blood pressure.
October 1st, 2009 at 10:03 am
My husband and I want another child and I had my tubal ligation almost 5 years ago. I have heard that miscarriges are a common side effect of having a tubal ligation. How long after the surgery can you get pregnant and what are the chances of becoming pregnant because I am going on 35 years old?
October 1st, 2009 at 5:55 pm
VENITA – If your blood pressure is now normal while taking medication, it would be safe have your tubal reversal in our outpatient setting.
October 1st, 2009 at 6:08 pm
GINA – The latest pregnancy statistics from our follow-up study after tubal reversal show that your chances of becoming pregnant are about 3 out of 4. Pregnancy can occur at any time after your tubes have been untied. The miscarriage risk is about the same as for women who have not had a tubal ligation and then a tubal reversal.
October 3rd, 2009 at 10:40 am
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October 3rd, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Im a 26 year old mother of three beautiful girls (11,6,4). I had my tubal ligation done after my last child almost 5 years ago. I have had endometriosis for 10 years but never had a problem conceiving before my tubal. My husband and I have only the one child together and would love to have another child. Is there any way you could help us?
Thank You
Carolyn M Davis
October 3rd, 2009 at 5:36 pm
CAROLYN – We would be happy to help you have another child. Call (919) 656-8204 and our Nurse Administrator – Julia Smith, RN – will give you all the information you want about how to have a tubal ligation reversal.
October 4th, 2009 at 6:50 pm
Hi, Dr. Berger. I’ve only had rings placed on my tubes and I’m 44 yrs of age with no health problems. I have my tubal records and would like to have the Falope rings removed. Should I fax my report in to you? I’m in Memphis,TN. What are my chances? I’ve also had a UAE procedure done 2 years ago with no other problems.
October 4th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
DEBRA – You can fax your tubal ligation records to me at (919) 967-8637. At age 44, your chances of becoming pregnant after tubal reversal would be only 20% or less. I am not sure what you mean by a UAE procedure. If you are referring to endometrial ablation, it is important to know whether you are having normal menstrual periods. If they are scanty or absent, then your uterus will not be able to carry a pregnancy. Also, pregnancy risks after an endometrial ablation are higher for miscarriage, premature delivery, placenta accreta (placenta growing into the uterine wall), and other abnormalities.
October 5th, 2009 at 2:12 am
My name is Tysheika. I had my tubes tied back in 2007. I am 23 years old and engaged to be married. My fiance does not have any kids and I would like to have another. Can you help me?
October 5th, 2009 at 9:44 am
Hi Dr.Berger what I mean is a Uterine Artery Embolization fibroid my periods are normal
October 5th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
I have had 3 c-sections and my tubes are tied. I am not sure what method they used to tie them, but my question is would it be possible to repair them and if so what are the risks for having multiple c-sections? I am 27 years old.
October 5th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
TYSHEIKA – We will be happy to help you get your tubes untied. You can speak with one of the Tubal Reversal Nurses by calling (919) 968-4656.
October 5th, 2009 at 12:48 pm
CRYSTAL – If you had your tubes tied at the time of your last c-section, most likely you had a Pomeroy tubal ligation. At age 27, the chances of becoming pregnant after tubal reversal are 80% or more. The risk of repeat c-section are risks of bleeding or infection that are associated with any surgery.
October 5th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
DEBRA – Uterine artery embolization intereferes with the ability of the uterus to support a pregnancy. At age 44 and having undergone uterine artery embolization, I would not recommend tubal reversal surgery for you.
October 5th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Is it that I may have a miscarriage and the rings would only need cutting out and tubes attached back together?
October 5th, 2009 at 5:14 pm
DEBRA – The risk of miscarriage is increased after uterine artery ablation. And, yes, tubal reversal after rings requires only cutting them out and joining the tubes together.
October 6th, 2009 at 4:41 am
I am 32 years old and am married to a great man now. I have 3 children 15,14,9. I had my tubes burned and would like to see if there is anything you can do for me so that I am able to have a baby by my husband.
October 6th, 2009 at 5:19 am
BEVERLY – We can repair your burned tubes. You can see in Table 5 above that your chances of becoming pregnant after tubal reversal are about 75%.
October 6th, 2009 at 10:11 pm
I’m 28 years old and a mother of 3. I have had my tubes “burned and cut” (as the doctor put it) as of March of 2006 and I have also gotten HPV from my soon to be ex husband. I was wondering if i would still be able to have my tubes reversed after the 3 years and having the HPV??
October 7th, 2009 at 12:28 am
TESSA N – You can have your tubal ligation reversed. HPV will not prevent you from having tubal reversal surgery and becoming pregnant. At age 28, your chances of becoming pregnant after tubal reversal are over 80% when performed at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
October 7th, 2009 at 12:42 am
I am 31 years old and I have 4 children (10,8,6,5). I had the Essure procedure in 2004 after my last child was born. I did not really know what it was and I was the first person that my doctor did the procedure on. I used to weigh 335 and I now weigh 160. I had diabetes but it is now under control through diet and exercise. I have an umbilical hernia that has not been repaired since my weight loss. Will I be able to have a tubual reversal. I so desperately want another child.
October 8th, 2009 at 2:42 pm
I had my tubes tied and possibly burned in 1994 after my fourth son. I am now with a man who has no children and would love to have one or two. Is is possible that my tubes can be reversed at my age. I am 37 years old.
October 8th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
I have 2 adult daughters ages 23 and 21 and 2 teenagers ages 13 and 14. I hade an abortion in 1999 and the doctor performing the procedure ripped my uterus. In the middle of the chaotic episode, he asked me if I wanted my tubes tied since he was going to have to open me up to repair my uteris. I agreed in my hysteria and after the surgery he told me that he clipped them in case I wanted to have more children in the future. I am 42 and remarried now and am looking to see if I can get my tubes reversed. I have always been fertile but know now that my age along with the tubes being tied is an issue. I guess I am just wondering if the surgery to repair my uterus will have any effect on me carrying a child even though this was so many years ago and my tubes being reversed.
October 8th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
ORISSA – It is certainly possible for you to have your fallopian tubes repaired. To see your chances of getting pregnant after tubal reversal, please look at our Pregnancy Statistics.
October 8th, 2009 at 6:24 pm
MAGDRA – Tubal clips are the best method of tubal ligation to reverse. Since the uterine perforation was repaired, it should not interfere with your ability to carry a child.
October 15th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
I am 31 years old and I have 4 children (10,8,6,5). I had the Essure procedure in 2004 after my last child was born. I did not really know what it was and I was the first person that my doctor did the procedure on. I used to weigh 335 and I now weigh 160. I had diabetes but it is now under control through diet and exercise. I have an umbilical hernia that has not been repaired since my weight loss. Will I be able to have a tubual reversal. I so desperately want another child.
October 15th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
TAYMAIRE4LIFE – You can certainly have an Essure reversal procedure at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Please call (919) 968-4656 for a free Tubal Reversal Nurses consultation.
October 15th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
I’m a 26 year old mother of two beautiful boys.I had my tubal ligation-hulka clamp done after my last child 6 years ago.Is it possible for the clamp to fall or come off and can I still become pregnant with the clamp on? I recently had a cyst on my ovary and wonder if the clamp on my tube had anything to do with it? Also what’s the reversal method for Hulka clips?
October 15th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
MARQUITA.MCCALL – The Hulka clips will not come off the tubes on their own. It is not likely that they are related to the cyst on your ovary. The reversal method for Hulka clips is tubal anastomosis. The Hulka clips have the best pregnancy rate after tubal reversal surgery. Looks at our Pregnancy Statistics by tubal ligation method.
October 15th, 2009 at 7:56 pm
I have had 4 children all via c-section. I was told during my 4th c-section that there was very minimal scar tissue. During my 4th c-section I had my tubes tied. I have never had trouble getting pregnant either. Is it possible and safe to have my tubal reversed and have a 5th child? I am 35 years old.
October 15th, 2009 at 8:06 pm
HEATHER – You can have your tubes reversed. Call (919) 968-4656 and a Tubal Reversal Nurse will help you.
October 20th, 2009 at 11:30 am
I am 34 yrs. old and weigh 240lbs. I had my tubal ligation in march of 1998 after the birth of my 3rd child.. I have now remarried and my husband does not have any kids I would love to have a child with him as he truly is my soulmate.. Can the surgery help me with the weight that I am or do I need to really go on a diet- I know I need to lose weight that is a given but can I have the surgery to have the tubal reversed and what are my chances of getting pregnant??
October 20th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
NHUDSON – At age 34 your chances of getting pregnant after tubal reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center are approximately 75%. Your Body Mass Index (BMI) must be under 35 to schedule the surgery.
October 23rd, 2009 at 2:23 pm
I am 32 years old. I have 4 children and all of them were c-section up and down. I had my tubes clipped and burnt when I had my baby. That has been 8 years now. Since then I went thru seperation with the father to my children. And 6 years later have meet my soulmate. We are getting married next year. He has no children, and we wold LOOOOVE to have just 1 child together. I would like to know what my chances are on getting pregnant after a tubal reversal? And also will I be able to have more children being that I have had 4 c-sections? If so what would be my next step!!!? Please let me know. I will be waiting for your response.
Thank you
October 23rd, 2009 at 3:38 pm
PRICILLA – You can have more children after 4 c-sections. Reversing tubes that have been clipped and burnt is certainly possible. Your next step is to speak with one of the Tubal Reversal Nurses at (919) 968-4656.
October 23rd, 2009 at 4:11 pm
I had my tubes tied after my second pregnancy back in October of 2004. I now want another child. I am 40 (will be 41 in January)and believe I had a Bipolar tubal coagulation (i will have to check my records to be sure of that). I am wondering if reversal or IVF is better for me. I never had a problem with fertility in the past. I had my last child at the age of 36. Thanks
October 23rd, 2009 at 4:17 pm
THEBXLADY – Tubal reversal is more successful than IVF. You can see the the post tubal reversal pregnancy rates for women according to age on our Pregnancy Statistics page.
October 23rd, 2009 at 7:21 pm
Is bilateral tubal ligation the same as Tubal Ligation with Tubal Rings or Tubal Clips or Bipolar tubal coagulation? Also does bilateral tubal ligation have a good success rate?
October 24th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
GINA - Bilateral tubal ligation is a general term that includes all forms of tubal sterilization, including the specific methods you have mentioned. The success rates for bilateral tubal ligation reversal are shown on our follow-up pregnancy statistics page.
October 24th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
I am 31 years old and requested my OB to cut/tie and burn my tubes. Ever since having the procedure done I have many problems with ovulation in my left ovary. I have feared there is too much damage to my left ovary/fallopian tube to have a reversal. I remarried and my husband and I would like to have a child together. What is the possibility of having the ligation procedure reversed and after having them reversed is it safe to have the ligation performed again? We only want one child and I am very fertile typically. I have two healthy boys (11 and 9) and he has a daughter (6). Thank you.
October 24th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Shailyn – At age 31 your chances of getting pregnant after reversal are about 70% as shown on Pregnancy Rates by Age and Tubal Ligation Method. You can have your tubes tied again after a pregnancy.
October 27th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
i am 25 years old and a mother of two kids. I had my tubes tied after my second child which is now 3 yrs. old. My fiance wants to have a child together and I have the slightest clue of what steps to take.
October 29th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
[...] the IVF rates are available from the CDC, the tubal reversal pregnancy statistics are online at the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website. More resources on tubal surgery can be [...]
October 30th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
I am 37 and had three kids successfully during my first marriage. I am now remarried and my husband and I are wanting a baby together. I had my tubes tied in 2004. I have went through the beginning stages of IVF however both times our cycle was stopped due to estradiol level being to low. If this is the case if tubal reversal can be done, is my success rate similar to what your chart states or are my chances less since I am not able to produce enough estrogen while on IVF?
October 30th, 2009 at 5:02 pm
DEB – If you are ovulating spontaneously as confirmed with an ovulation predictor kit, then your chances of getting pregnant after having tubal reversal for tied tubes will be similar as for other women despite your response to ovarian hyperstimulation
November 1st, 2009 at 4:52 am
[...] the IVF rates are available from the CDC, pregnancies after tubal reversal statistics are online at the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website. More resources on tubal surgery can be [...]
November 1st, 2009 at 11:53 pm
My baby is now eleven years old and I had my tubes burned and tied. I am now 38 years old. I talked with my gyn doctor two years old and she stated that she thought I could conceive again. What are the risk with this surgery?
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:07 pm
I have 3 children and had my tubes cut and burned in 2002. My husband and I would like another baby now. I had a tubal reversal done in November of 2008. I am not pregnant and I went for an HSG today. He said both of my tubes are closed. I do know my doctor said when he reconnected them he really had to stretch one side. Is there anything that can be done? The reversal again or is it just ivf? I wish i had found you first. The statistics I got were 20%. I think I picked the wrong doctor.
November 3rd, 2009 at 8:38 pm
JENNIFER – If you will send me a copy of your operative report, I will let you know if tubal reanastomosis would be helpful for you, or whether IVF would be a better option. You can fax the operative report to me at 1-919-869-1635. Please include your email address when you send the fax so I can get back in touch with you.
November 4th, 2009 at 1:41 am
2 years ago I had a TEA done (thermal endometrium ablation) and I am 25 years old. When I had the procedure done I was not told that it will cause many problems if I ever want children. But I have always been very healthy and fertle and a very good healer. Is there anything I can do to heal or fix my lining and possibly have a baby? I heard estrogen or other hormones can thicken and repair my lining, is that true ? I also was told by the dr that did the procedure that it would probably grow back since I was so young and have it done again. Which I will never do. Please any help would be greatly appreciated.
November 4th, 2009 at 6:55 pm
LESLIE – If you are having scanty periods or no periods, then the endometrium has been destroyed by the endometrial ablation. If your periods have returned, then the ablation was incomplete and you could become pregnant again. Estrogen does stimulate endometrial growth, but at your age you are almost certainly producing estrogen each cycle to stimulate proliferation of the endometrium.
November 6th, 2009 at 4:49 am
I’m 32 years old abd have 2 sons, 13 and 12 years old. My husband and I would like to have other baby. I had tubal clips 8 years ago. I am afraid to tell my own doctor I want another baby. Would I have a good chance of getting pregnant after tubal reversal?
November 8th, 2009 at 8:58 am
I had chlamydia and possibly PIDdamage to my tubes could surgery be successful?
November 8th, 2009 at 11:36 am
ANDY – Reversal of tubal clips is the most successful of all tubal ligation reversal procedures. At age 32, your chances of getting pregnant after tubal reversal are over 80%.
November 8th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Tubal blockage caused by PID can be corrected by tubal surgery. However, there is an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy if the tubal lining has been damaged.
November 9th, 2009 at 9:00 am
I had a tr done in 1998 and now I am 48 yrs old. I took clomid for a year and the dr told me everything looked good. I never got pregnant and I assume I won’t at this point. My husband and I really wanted kids together because we both had kids with our other spouses. I still have periods every month. Any hope?
November 10th, 2009 at 1:24 pm
I’m 34 and had PID at 16 but had 3 children after that. I had my tubes tied (unknown method) 15 years ago. I had a polyp removed a few years ago. I have no way to get my medical report from the tubal. What are my chances of getting pregnant with reversal. And is there an additional charge with out having medical history report? Thanks
November 10th, 2009 at 2:35 pm
SHARON – If you look at the chart of age and fertility, it does show that you have a minimal chance of becoming pregnant at age 48.
November 10th, 2009 at 2:46 pm
KELLIE – Based on your age, your chance of becoming pregnant after tubal reversal is about 60-65% according to our latest pregnancy statistics from the Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Report 2009. There is no additional charge for tubal reversal surgery at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center if you do not have your prior medical records. We do offer the option of starting with a screening diagnostic laparoscopy before reversing tubal ligation.
November 11th, 2009 at 6:34 pm
I am 28 and have 3 beautiful girls. I chose to have my tubes tied after the last one. Now I regret my tubal decision. Do I need to have the records? I’ve tried getting them from the doctor who performed it without success. Also I have had 3 c-sections and and exploratory surgery, so I have built up scar tissue. Will that be a problem?
November 11th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
tcalkins
You have an excellent chance of reversing your regret and becoming pregnant after tubal reversal surgery. Your records are preferred, but not necessary and many patients will come for reversal surgery without their tubal ligation records.
The several surgeries you have had do increase the chance of scar tissue and having a more challenging tubal reversal but we are able to reverse tied tubes in 98% of all our patients. There is no test which can be done to predict the presence of scar tissue.
I would suggest you call our office for a free consultation at (919) 968-4656 to speak with a tubal reversal nurse. They will be able to answer all your questions and guide you through the process of scheduling surgery if you are interested.
November 12th, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Hello, I’ve been trying to see is there a chance that I can have a tubal reversal and be single. Do I have to be married?
Thank You
November 12th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
ZARIFA – You do not need to be married in order to have a tubal ligation reversal. Contact one of our nurses at (919) 968-4656 and they will assist you.
November 19th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
I am 32 years old and had my tubes reversed one year ago today and found out I had tubal pregnancy . Has anyone gone though this?
November 19th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
Christy
We have had patients who have had tubal pregnancies and pregnancy miscarriage after reversal tubal. You can share stories with other patients on the Tubal Reversal Message Board.
November 20th, 2009 at 12:10 am
I am 34 years old and have 4 kids and now I have remarried and he does not have any we would like to have one together but my tubes have been cut, burned and tied as well. This is so important if we know we had a chance to become pregnant. Please please help.
November 20th, 2009 at 12:17 am
TRACEY – At age 34, your chances of becoming pregnant after tubal reversal are about 7 in 10 according to our latest study of over 5000 women having their http://www.tubal-reversal.net/tubal-reversal-surgery-by-dr-berger-2.htm at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
November 20th, 2009 at 2:17 am
I’m 31 years old. In good health, and i have given birth to 4 children. I underwent TL with rings about 7 years ago. And regretted it immediately. I’m considering TR because I’d really like another child. My husband is apprehensive as he is unsure of the odds of conceiving and delivering after TR. I have read the statistics on this and a few other sites, they vary, but not widely. Is 70% Accurate with my age and TL procedure?
November 20th, 2009 at 2:55 am
RITA – Our follow-up statistics on pregnancy rates by age and tubal ligation methods after tubal reversal show that at age 31 and with clips, the pregnancy rate is about 80%. I am not aware of other sites that provide tubal reversal pregnancy statistics based on the actual numbers of cases performed and follow-up data collected from patients.