Sterilization reversal questions...

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Just wondered if any of the ladies who have under gone a tubal tie, have since had a change of heart and opted for a reversal? Also, was the reversal successful.. did you get pregnant?

I'm asking these questions as it's difficult to get any answers from the private sector unless I stump up £200 for a consultation.

Thank you in advance for any replies

lisa_75

My friend had it done and was not successful. However, she was 43 and the sterilization was done over 18 years ago. The statistics seem to show that the older you are and the length of time ago that the sterilization was done are a factor.

Here are some stats I found

Will I Get Pregnant?
Although pregnancy rates after a tubal reversal are significantly better than trying to conceive through IVF, having the procedure done does not guarantee that you will become pregnant.

Women under the age of 40 who have a tubal reversal through the traditional surgical methods have a 70% to 80% pregnancy success rate, with conception usually occurring during the first year after the procedure. Women who have microsurgery done have a slightly higher success rate, with about 90% of women becoming pregnant within one year of the procedure. However, tubal ligation success rates tend to decline with a woman’s age although they are still better than IVF pregnancy rates.

It is important to note, though, that having a tubal reversal does increase your risk of experiencing an ectopic pregnancy. Among the general population, about 1 in 100 women will experience an ectopic pregnancy. However, for women who have had a tubal reversal, this risk increases to about 5 in 100 women.


There is also a message board dedicated to sterilization reversal here
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-pptubalrev?ice=ivl,searchmb

And one on trying to conceive after a reversal
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/iv-ppttcaftubal?ice=ivl,searchmb

the_devil_made_me_do_it

Very helpful thank you

I had the tubal tie done approx 3 yrs ago via micro surgery and I'm 34. So, looks abit more positive than I thought.

buxtonrabbitgreen

my sister had it done and went on to have 2 more children she was 39

the_devil_made_me_do_it

buxtonrabbitgreen wrote:

my sister had it done and went on to have 2 more children she was 39

That's great news. Glad to hear it was successful. Did she get the procedure done privately? I'm aware that ladies are advised to check out all possible hospitals and surgeons to fine one that offers what they want ect. My GP hasn't really offered me any info, she just suggested the reversal procedure.

If you would rather pm me, please do so.

inkie

I had the tubal tie done approx 3 yrs ago via micro surgery and I'm 34. So, looks abit more positive than I thought.

Are you sure that you had a tubal tie rather than clips if it was only 3 years ago?

the_devil_made_me_do_it

inkie wrote:

Are you sure that you had a tubal tie rather than clips if it was only 3 years ago?

The surgeon did use clips as far as I'm aware. Sorry, wasn't properly informed on the procedure to be honest from the outset. I'm just calling it a tubal tie, it's really a tubal ligation now isn't it?

the_devil_made_me_do_it

buxtonrabbitgreen wrote:

my sister had it done and went on to have 2 more children she was 39

I've pm'd you buxtonrabbit. If you get chance, please reply. Many thanks.

I'm really hoping to have the reversal sometime in the yr, but need clarification ect...and all the info I can aquire.

seven-day-weekend

A friend of mine had it reversed during an abdominal operation for another condition and conceived later with no problem (I think she was in her 30s).

the_devil_made_me_do_it

seven-day-weekend wrote:

A friend of mine had it reversed during an abdominal operation for another condition and conceived later with no problem (I think she was in her 30s).

Excellent news Thanks for your reply.

the_devil_made_me_do_it

I've been looking into it, and there are plenty of hospitals who carry out the procedure, but they all charge different amounts. It's very hard to find out any info on how successful each hospital has been and how regularly they carry out the op.

Do I go for the most expensive?? Any ideas those who have paid for private treatment?