Tubal Ligation Reversal Statistics Speak For Themselves

When a couple wants to have a child after a tubal ligation what are their options? The first option that is usually offered is IVF (in vitro fertilization). The second option is tubal reversal surgery. Most fertility specialist will guide their patients to look into IVF and dismiss the tubal reversal surgery.

Why is tubal reversal surgery dismissed? Are the numbers of women that do not get pregnant high? This is probably what many think. The fact is, tubal reversal surgery actually has a higher pregnancy success rate over the alternative of IVF. This is very rarely talked about, if ever. With the advent of studies being released couples are getting the true facts. The truth is being able to decipher the true meaning of what it is all about and the actual statistics.

Tubal reversal surgeons are now actually collecting and compiling the information in order to document the actual pregnancy success rate of reversal surgery. In the most recent study completed, The Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Report 20011, the facts are shown.

This is the largest study to date concerning tubal reversal surgery. From July 2000 through December 2011, 9,935 women underwent tubal ligation reversal at the leading tubal reversal center located in the USA. This is the most comprehensive study completed in the history of tubal reversal surgery.

Findings for those who have studied this surgery were as expected. There are factors that play into the success of reversal surgery and restored fertility. The age of the woman at the time of reversal, the type of ligation that was originally performed and the amount of healthy fallopian tubes remaining following the surgery.

Upon receiving a positive pregnancy test patients are then asked to fill out a Pregnancy Report Form. Once this form is submitted the tubal reversal nurses then stay in contact with the couple to track the pregnancy. Although the rate of ectopic pregnancy is slightly higher following reversal surgery it is imperative that it is documented for the study.

Those with tubal rings and clips have better tubal reversal outcomes. Clips and rings do the least amount of damage to the fallopian tubes. The lengths of the fallopian tubes are also a factor in success. The longer the healthy remaining segments the better chances of becoming pregnant. Although this fact is proven in the study it is also true that women with fallopian tubes measuring less than 2.5 cm have become pregnant. This is surprising to many whom have not studied tubal ligation reversal success.

For those researching how well tubal reversal surgery works the facts may surprise you. And although age is a factor it is not imperative that a woman be in her twenties. There are many women who are much older that conceive and go onto to have a healthy child.

For more information on age and type of tubal ligation please review the TUBAL REVERSAL PREGNANCY STUDY REPORT 2011.

Getting Pregnant With One Fallopian Tube

When a woman is ready to begin a family she normally wouldn’t give her fallopian tubes much thought. Females are born with them and pretty much take it for granted that they are in working order. But for those that have had tubal reversal surgery the fallopian tubes are a different story. These women have had surgery to have their tubes repaired and in some cases only one fallopian tube may be in working order.

So, when a woman has had this surgery and only has one fallopian tube she wonders if she will be able to conceive. And if she is able to conceive will it take a lot longer than her female counterparts with two working tubes. The answer will surprise many.

The fallopian tubes are where the fertilized egg travels through to get to the uterus to embed itself. Once the egg is in the uterus then the fertilized egg continues to grow and develop. With a tubal ligation the fallopian tubes are “blocked” so that the egg and sperm cannot unite. Those choosing to have more children after a tubal ligation will have to have tubal reversal surgery or IVF.

Having one fallopian tube does not mean a woman cannot become pregnant. What it may mean is that it may take a bit longer but not all of the time. The human body is a remarkable thing. Each month the ovaries release an egg. Many think that the fallopian tube on the same side as the ovary releasing the egg is the tube that catches the egg. This is not true. There are many women that have become pregnant when they have ovulated from the side where the blocked tubed was on. This means that the egg found its way across to the healthy open fallopian tube and began its travel. Because many women know what side they are ovulating from they think that because it is on the side with the blocked tube there is no chance. The human body is quite remarkable.

When a woman has a blocked tube she can still conceive and this has been proven time and again. Often, when a woman comes out of reversal surgery and hears that she only had one repairable tube the concern rise. Only after reading about so many others actually becoming pregnant does the hope return. There are many tubal reversal couples that go on to have multiple children.

For more information on tubal reversal and getting pregnant with one fallopian tube visit: http://www.tubal-reversal.net. 

Tubal Reversal And What It Means For Couples

Tubal reversal surgery is sought after by couples for a few reasons. The first reason that many of us are aware of is to have fertility restored. Women who have had their “tubes tied” may change their minds and want to have more children. This can be due to a relationship change or just the fact that they have had a change of heart. Others did not want to have their tubes tied in the first place but listened to what others had to say. As time went on they knew it was not the right decision and seek to have the damage repaired.

Others seek tubal reversal surgery due to religious beliefs. They now want to undo the mistake they feel they have made and make things right.

Another less spoken about reason is due to Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome. This is something that happens to some (not all) women after they have had their tubes tied. They begin to experience changes in their bodies and not for the better. Their monthly cycles may begin to get irregular. The bleeding becomes very heavy each month. Mood swings that begin to spiral and get out of control then dissipate and return. A woman may be fine one minute and then crying the next. She begins to feel overwhelmed and may have bouts of anxiety and depression.

When a woman seeks help she may become very frustrated because many in the medical community do not believe that PTLS is real. Test after test and money being spent to be told that everything “looks normal” begins to take its toll. Women around the world are now coming together with the help of the Internet and letting others know this happens. So many women have felt alone and not understanding how this could be happening to them. Major social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter and others are now a place where women suffering with PTLS can seek support.

Tubal reversal surgery has helped women not only have fertility restored but to get relief from Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome. ChapelHill Tubal Reversal Center, the leading outpatient reversal center, has reported an increased number in patients seeking relief from PTLS. Patients are reporting immediate improvement following reversal surgery. Although many in the medical field will not acknowledge PTLS, there are surgeons who will perform the surgery for this reason alone.

Couples have been leaning more towards tubal reversal surgery for a number of reasons. The cost is much less expensive then with IVF. The Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Report 2009 has proven that reversal surgery has a better pregnancy success rate over IVF. Couples are also thrilled that they will be able to have subsequent children if they choose to without more medical intervention needed.