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.
Figure 3. Pregnancy Rates After Tubal Reversal vs IVF
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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
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Yvette
There is not any financial assistance for tubal reversal and health insurance will not pay for it. Most patients will pay out of pocket and over time to have reversal surgery.
Well I am 33 yrs old and had my tubes tied in 2006. I am contemplating having my tubes untied. I wanted to know if there is any money in place to help me pay for this procedure. I also have Molina Health insurance, whom I do not believe will pay for this procedure. Any info that you have for me would be great.
Attila – If your Type II diabetes is under good control, it will not create a big risk in getting pregnant again. At age 37, you are only 2 years older than the average aged patient at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
It excites me to read this sufsesccul stories. I am 37 and had my tubes tied @ 29. I have 2 boys (17 &
about to be remarried and would love nothing more than to have a little miracle in our lives to make it all complete. I am seriously contemplating this procedure. I am scared though because I have Type II Diabetes. Would that create a big risk in getting pregnant again at such a late age?
Patricia – Unless you are having normal menstrual periods after an endometrial ablation, it is not recommended to become pregnant again. If you are having normal periods, then please call (919) 968-4656 to talk with a tubal reversal nurse about tubal ligation reversal.
My husband and I are looking at having a baby we have no children together 21 years ago i had a tubal ligation and in 2008 I had a cervical ablation due to difficult periods I am 42yrs old what do you think of us trying the reversal at your facility
The cost is $5900.
how much does it cost to have it done
Michele
I just performed an Essure reversal on a patient who had 3 cycles of IVF and was not able to become pregnant. All of your questions are answered on our section about Essure reversal.
I will email you additional information.
My husband and I just completed an IVF procedure and it was not successful. I had essure placed 5 years ago and am interested in other options. What can you tell me about this procedure? What are my success rates compared to IVF? I’m 35 years old and have 2 kids from a previous marriage.
Thank you, Michele