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.