Simple answer yes: Tubal ligation or "tied tubes" can be reversed. The chance of success varies with the patient's age, time since the surgery and the type of proceedure originally done. Talk to your gynocologist to find out more and to see if you are a good candidate.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Reversal or IVF: Tubal reversal may be a possible option depending on a variety of factors (female age, type of tubal ligation performed, length of normal tube remaining, presence of other infertility factors such as sperm count, etc.). Ivf is another option and usually a more practical option for couples presented wtih the same issue (having had a previous tubal ligation and desiring a child).
Answered 2/3/2012
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Tubal reversal surge: Yes absolutely. Unfortunately reproductive medicine has moved away from tubal reversal surgery towards ivf. The surgery is much cheaper, very successful. We are one of a handful of programs in the country that offer laparoscopic (outpatient) tubal reversal surgery. As long as you still have good ovarian function and the tubal was done in a common way your success could be over 90%.
Answered 8/18/2016
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Yes: You can do a tubal reversal 1. Traditionally a large incision on you belly is done 2. Now we do it laparoscopically with a macjone called a robot...In and out of the hospital on the same day the likelihood of pregnancyis ependant on how your tubes were tied...Check into it!
Answered 4/24/2016
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Absolutely: Does not matter how long ago your tubes were tied. Success of a tubal reversal depends on three things: age of the patient and at 35 you are still ok, skill of the surgeon and length of tubal segments remaining. In my experience, the "bands" are the easiest to reverse and give you the best success rates. Ivf is also an option but generally is more expensive. It is a choice. Good luck.
Answered 4/6/2013
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