Tubal Reversal Study Report 2009
Pregnancy And Birth Rates: Tubal Reversal vs. IVF
Women who want to get pregnant after a tubal ligation have two treatment options: tubal ligation reversal or in vitro fertilization (IVF). To compare the success of these two treatments, the tubal reversal pregnancy statistics from Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center can be compared with the latest available national IVF statistics (National Summary and Fertility Clinic Reports).
During 2006 in the United States, 99,199 IVF cycles using fresh non-donor eggs or embryos were begun. Of these, 34,719 (35%) resulted in pregnancy and 28,404 (29%) resulted in live birth deliveries. Pregnancy rates after tubal reversal and after IVF were compared based on the age categories reported in the National Summary and Fertility Clinic Reports (Figure 3). The pregnancy rate after tubal reversal was higher than after IVF within every age group.
Similarly, birth rates were higher after tubal reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center than after IVF for women of all ages and the differences increased with increasing maternal age (Figure 4).
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Comparing Tubal Reversal and IVF
Tubal reversal surgery differs from IVF in significant ways. The chances of getting pregnant after tubal reversal continue each month following the surgery. The pregnancy rate after tubal reversal, therefore, continues to increase over time and more than one pregnancy and birth can result from a sterilization reversal procedure. With treatment by IVF, the outcome is immediate. If pregnancy does not occur, then a couple must decide whether or not to go through the treatment process again. Since the chances of getting pregnant after tubal reversal are cumulative over time, this procedure results in higher pregnancy and birth rates than after an IVF cycle.
Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Study Report 2009
Table Of Contents:
- Overview
- Study Method
- Patient Population – US States
- Patient Population – Age and Tubal Ligation Procedures
- Pregnancy Rates by Age and Method
- Pregnancy Rates by Tubal Length
- Pregnancy Outcomes
- Comparison Of Tubal Reversal vs. IVF (this page)
- About Pregnancy Statistics
Comments About Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Statistics
September 7th, 2009 at 5:23 pm
[...] The study population consisted of 5,046 women who underwent tubal reversal surgery from July 2000 through June 2008 at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center – the only medical facility exclusively for tubal ligation reversal – located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. [...]
September 7th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
[...] 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. [...]
September 11th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
I had my tubel reversed in April of 20 07and I still haven’t had any luck. Is there something I can do? My surgery was done elsewhere. I’m 29, almost 30 – please help.
September 11th, 2009 at 6:36 pm
DEBORAH – I recommend that you have a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) to see if your tubes are open. If not, then you are welcome to come to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center to have them repaired.
October 2nd, 2009 at 8:01 pm
[...] Dr. Berger has completed the largest and most detailed tubal surgery Pregnancy Report ever performed. The report proves that tubal surgery has a better overall success rate than IVF [...]
October 8th, 2009 at 3:46 pm
[...] having another child. Another alternative that some women are being given is that they can receive IVF treatments. The problem with this is that when they receive the treatments part of the Essure [...]
October 20th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
I have 4 childen. And all of them were C-section. After my fourth child I had my tubes clipped and burnt. The reason that I had this procedure was because I was told that if I got pregnant again it would be a great risk. Being that my C-sections were all up and down. That was seven years ago. I am 32 years old and would love to have 1 more child with my husband. Is it possible for me to have another child? If so what would be better for me the IVF or the Tubul reversal? And what are my chances of getting pregnant. Please help.
Thank you,
October 20th, 2009 at 5:53 pm
PRICILLA – Our follow-up study of patients shows that tubal reversal has a higher pregnancy rate than IVF. At age 32, your chances of getting pregnant after tubal reversal are approximately 75%. Call (919) 968-4656 for assistance from a Tubal Reversal Nurse.
October 29th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
[...] one of those and many women with short tubes have conceived faster than those with long ones. The 2009 Pregnancy Report even compares tubal reversal surgery to [...]
November 12th, 2009 at 1:47 am
I have 5 children. My youngest is 5 and I had a tubal then and now I am considering having a baby with a new partner.
November 12th, 2009 at 1:49 am
I have not had the tube reversal yet but I am planning to do so in the new year.
November 17th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
How can one reverse a tied tube even when a woman does not know the type of ligation done?
November 17th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
Glo edy
In our experience, we have found we can reverse tied tubes in 98% of women who come to our surgical facility for a tubal reversal. It is important to have tubal ligation operative report records about your tied tubes before the reversal; however, many patients will be unable to obtain these records because some facilities destroy these records after several years.
We do offer potential patients two options if records from a tubal ligation are unavailable:
1. Screening laparoscopy. This procedure allows us to make a very small incision and look at your tubes with a camera before we make a larger tubal reversal incision.
2. Reassurance we can repair most types of tubal ligations in a majority of our patients.
Please feel free to call the office at (919) 968-4656 for a free tubal reversal nurse consultation.
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November 29th, 2009 at 8:41 pm
I have had 3 c sections with cuts both ways: straight across and up and down. I am engaged to a wonderful man and we have talked about having at least 1 child. Do you recommend tubal reversal even after 3 c sections? What are the risks of tubal reversal?
November 30th, 2009 at 9:25 pm
VICKI – Reversing tubal ligation is possible after 3 c-sections. The primary risk of reverse tubal ligation is ectopic or tubal pregnancy. Other general risks associated with any surgery are present, but uncommon.
December 6th, 2009 at 1:04 am
I have 3 children and am considering one more. I want to know if it is possible since I have endometriosis pretty bad and my tubes have been tied 1 year.
December 6th, 2009 at 3:54 am
ALISHA – If you want your tubes untied, it can be done, but severe endometriosis may interfere with the surgery. In this case, IVF may be the better treatment.
December 7th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
I have 3 children and all were high risk pregnancy because I had pre-eclampsia. Before my tubes were tied I had an ectopic pregnancy and a miscarriage. What are my chances?
December 8th, 2009 at 8:29 am
Soiree
If you had a tubal reversal your chance of becoming pregnant would be excellent. Based on your medical history it is hard to say with certainty because I am unaware of your age, type of tubal ligation, and if one of your tubes were removed with the ectopic pregnancy.
I suggest you send us your records from your tubal ligation and call our office at (919) 968-4656 to have a free phone consultation with a Tubal Reversal Nurse.
December 23rd, 2009 at 9:43 am
What are my chances of having another baby ? I have had 3 c-sections and I was told that I had a lot of scar tissue and was at risk if I had another c-section . I am not sure what lengths of my tubes are after being clipped, tied and burnt. Can you help me?
December 23rd, 2009 at 10:31 am
Cynthia
We can help you. Your chances of having another pregnancy would be excellent after tubal reversal.
You should send us the records of your tubal ligation and we can give you a better idea about the possibility of a successful tubal reversal surgery.
You are welcome to call (919)968-4656 to speak with a tubal reversal nurse and they will be able to answer all your questions.
December 31st, 2009 at 4:00 am
What are my chances of having another baby? I have three kids, my tubes have been tied five years and i want to have one more.Can you please help me?
December 31st, 2009 at 8:18 am
TELISHARABERRY – We can certainly help you have another baby after your tubes have been tied. Call a Tubal Reversal Nurse at (919) 968-4656. Right now we are offering a special discount on the reversal surgery to untie tubes. If you schedule your procedure before the end of February 2010, there is an additional $1000 discount off the fees shown on the website pages.
January 22nd, 2010 at 9:02 am
I got my tubes reversal and I’ve had 5 miscarriages since is this anything to do with reversal surgery?
January 22nd, 2010 at 6:10 pm
YVONNE – Repeated miscarriages are usually related to problems of the blood coagulation and/or immune system that can be treated and not to reversal surgery.
January 23rd, 2010 at 8:50 am
What treatment can be offered for the blood coagulation and /or immune system? I have been told to take aspirin 75mg after my 4th miscarriage but still went on to have a 5th.
January 23rd, 2010 at 1:46 pm
YVONNE – Low dose heparin, or Lovenox, is another treatment that can be used for repeated miscarriages caused by blood coagulation or immune system problems whether or not occurring after tubal ligation reversal.