Tubal Reversal

Tubal ligation reversal is surgical procedure to reopen, “untie”, or rejoin a woman’s fallopian tubes so fertility potential is restored and she can become pregnant.

After the human egg is fertilized in the fallopian tube, it then travels to the uterus and implants itself into the uterine wall where it will begin to grow. Women who do not want to have more children often elect to have the fallopian tubes cut and sealed or clamped and blocked. This is called tubal ligation, and in many cases this can be reversed and a woman’s fertility restored.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 25 percent of women who had a tubal ligation, “expressed a desire for reversal of the operation, on the part of herself, her husband or partner, or both.”  Further, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, women younger than age 30 are more likely to regret having their tubes tied.

If a woman and her partner do not have any other fertility issues, and if the remaining fallopian tubes are healthy, tubal ligation reversal offers a good chance of restoring the ability to become pregnant. As many as 80% of women may be able to conceive following a successful tubal ligation reversal. This number may be higher or lower depending on several individual circumstances.

Is Tubal Reversal The Right Choice For Me?

The first step in having your fertility restored is to meet and consult with a doctor at Colorado Reproductive Endocrinology. We will review your medical history and determine which type of tubal ligation reversal procedure will maximize your chances of success. When desiring pregnancy, the decision to undergo a tubal reversal procedure should also be weighed against the potential for successful in vitro fertilization. Women who have a lesser chance of a successful tubal reversal are often advised to instead consider IVF.

The success of a tubal ligation reversal procedure depends on several factors. These include:

• The age of the woman desiring the procedure
• The amount of damage caused by the initial tubal ligation procedure
• The type of tubal ligation procedure previously performed
• A woman’s overall health including the health of her ovaries, uterus, and remaining fallopian tubes

Tubal ligation reversal requires a small incision in the lower belly and many patients are able to leave the hospital the same day or after a single overnight stay. Colorado Reproductive Endocrinology’s doctors are experts in this procedure and use minimally invasive approaches to ensure the fastest recovery time.

We offer a free phone consultation to answer any questions you may have about your individual situation and help you to decide what your best option may be. To learn if a tubal ligation reversal is right choice for you, please call us at 303-321-7115. You can also contact us by email with any questions you may have.