Can a woman carry a baby after having tubal ligation?

Question

My wife had a tubal ligation 5 years ago. Cut and burned. We recently decided that we would really like to have another child. We heard that reversing what has been done is costly and not so effective. So does anyone know if she can be artificially inseminated and how much does something like that cost if insurance does not cover it?

Answer 1

artificial insemination wont work, the sperm can't reach the egg if the tube is gone. IVF (in-vitro)is an option, but very expensive (over $10000) and its very difficult on a womans body. Maybe you need to look into adoption, maybe of an older child who needs parents as much as a baby.

Answer 2

Reversal costs $3-8000 and is 95% successful if there is enough tube. A microsurgeon has to review the records to determine if it is doable. Pregnancy success is 75%, but there is also an increased rate of ectopic. Insurance does not cover this.

Your only other option is IVF which will not be covered by insurance because your wife was voluntarily sterilized and not because she had cancer or a hereditary disease. That is pretty expensive, but most folks just get a second job for awhile to pay for it.

There is no difference in carrying the baby. The uterus is intact and the ovaries continue to emit hormones.

Answer 3

It is very difficult to carry a baby after having the tubes burnt because of hormonal changes . Artifical insemination is expensive and doesn't usually work the first time and most insurance will not cover treatments for infertility but some will cover testing. I don't think tubes that are burnt though can be fixed, i know when my mom had it done they told her burning the tubes was permenant. Good luck. There is always adoption.

Answer 4

Artificial insemination is when they take sperm and inject it into you, so that wouldn't help you, because it's not the actual insemination that is the problem in your case...it's the ovulation. I believe you are referring to in vitro fertilization, in which case YES, this could be done. In most cases insurance will NOT cover it, especially if it is because you've had your tubes tied, and it can get quite costly. If you really want a baby, though, don't let that deter you. Costs vary depending on what clinic you use and your area, but a rough estimate is $10,000 to $15,000. Plus any medical costs, though your insurance will most likely cover those once you are pregnant!

Answer 5

I know someone who was going to get her tubal reversed. It came out that the chances where slim, I also thought it was going to be spendy. The other alternative was the go invetro. They decided invetro. I know it's on the spendy side. She did the injections, they removed some eggs, implanted 2 I believe and she is now pregnant. I think she's about 1.5 months might be 2 months now. Yes, your tubal can be reveresed. Find out what your chances are with the reversal is at getting pregnant.

Answer 6

hi i have the same problem got sterilized 13 years ago now with a new partner who wants kids, you would be better of going in for ivf as tubal reversal isn't cheap good luck we are going down the long road of trying to find a surrogate in England so far in 5 years we have been matched with one but sadly didn't work out

Answer 7

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Answer 8

I have no idea how much the procedure would cost, but I do know she would be able to carry a baby. The uterus is still intact.