2007-02-03 13:53:28 · 7 answers · asked by acceber_00_000 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
***The chance of a successful tubal reversal (Anastomosis) depends on the length of the existing tube(s) and on other fertility factors. The problem with short tubes is that the egg moves through too fast and pregnancies often miscarriage. With short tubes, in vitro fertilization (IVF) or adoption is more successful. With one short tube and one long tube, the long tube is usually repaired and the short one removed. If the short tube is left behind, the risk of a tubal pregnancy increases.
LENGTH OF EXISTING TUBE IN RELATIONSHIP TO SUCCESS RATE:
Greater than 80% success rate--Tube at 5 cm (about 2")--Surgery better than IVF
40% - 70% success rate--Tube at 4-5 cm--Surgery usually better than IVF
20% - 40% success rate--Tube at 3-4 cm--IVF is usually better than surgery
Less than 5% successful--Tube at less than 3 cm (about 1")--IVF is better than surgery
2007-02-03 14:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by HoneyBunny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For women under 40 years of age, a tubal reversal done using the traditional surgical procedures offers a 60% to 80% chance of conceiving. Conception usually occurs in the first year following the procedure.
A Tubal Reversal significantly increases your chances of becoming pregnant. However, there is no guarantee; some women find they still cannot conceive after a reversal.
Not all women who have had a tubal ligation will be able to have the procedure reversed. During your initial assessment for the procedure, your fertility specialist will examine the current health of your fallopian tubes, most likely through laparoscopy. How your tubal ligation was done (whether your fallopian tubes were cut, tied, cauterized or non-surgically blocked)
Your current age and health conditions
The method used in your original ligation
The location in your fallopian tubes where the sterilization occurred
How much of your fallopian tubes remains to be treated
Reversal Microsurgery
It is possible to reverse tubal ligations with tubal microsurgery. This procedure has a fast recovery rate and a high rate of fertility after surgery.
Reversal surgery is often very successful for women who have had tubal ligations.
2007-02-03 21:59:43 · answer #2 · answered by Stephanie F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been researching about tubal ligation, because I am thinking about getting it done, and it says you can get a reversal, but most of the time it is not successful. Search the web, there is alot of information that can tell you more than I can. hope this helps! good luck!
2007-02-03 21:59:33 · answer #3 · answered by missaboo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind you have a much higher risk of ectopic pregnancy after a reversal due to the scar tissue. They call is "permanent" for a reason.
I know I have talked several young moms out of getting it done (L&D nurse). Yeah, they may have been 22 w/2 kids, but hey, tomorrow is never promised. I would pose the question "what if something happened" i.e. divorce/remarried, death/remarried, empty nest as children enter elementary school. I wasn't trying to have them not get it done, I just wanted them to be 100% sure in their minds that this was it.
2007-02-03 22:56:25 · answer #4 · answered by DXW 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's around 69% effective if reversed w/in 5 years and you are under 35.
2007-02-03 22:15:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to go to a great doctor then you should check out Dr. Richard Levin and his website is at http://www.babies-by-levin.com
I know of 5 people that have gone to him, had their tubes untied and all got pregnant within a year.
He is a really good doctor. This is his speciality but he does offer surrogacy & ivf.
Good luck
2007-02-03 22:03:03 · answer #6 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the type of tubal you had. If you had the one were they burned your fallopian tubes, forget it -- adopt.
2007-02-03 21:57:34 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋