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.