Tubal Obstructions
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Factors That Impact Success
Age
Age plays an important role in determining the success of your procedure. Since ovarian reserves naturally decline as a woman ages, the success of conception is impacted with age. If you are over 35, you may find it more difficult to become pregnant naturally. Additionally, the longer the tubes are blocked, the lower the chance of pregnancy after reversal.
Type of Obstruction
Most standard tubal ligation processes can be properly reversed. Successful pregnancies have been reported after the clearance of blockages due to infection or disease, and the procedure to open proximal tubal blockages has a high success rate.
Health Factors
Your medical history and current health can impact your procedure. The procedures become more difficult when performed on patients with a BMI over 30.
Surgical Options
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the procedure performed?
The surgery is performed in a hospital or a fully accredited ambulatory surgical facility.
How long does surgery take?
Tubal ligation reversal surgery takes between one and two hours. Laparoscopic tuboplasty and hysteroscopic cannulation are typically shorter procedures.
Do any of the surgical options require an overnight stay in the hospital or surgical facility?
No; surgery is done on an outpatient basis. Patients will be in recovery for approximately three or four hours before they can return home.
What is the recovery like after I go home?
Recovery time is dependent on the individual’s recovery rate and response to surgery; some people take less time than others to recover. In general, recovery times are the following:
- Tubal reversal surgery: 1 to 4 weeks
- Laparoscopy: 2 to 7 days
- Hysteroscopy: 1 day
How does tubal ligation reversal or blockage reversal restore my fertility?
Tubal ligation and blockages close off the pathways that allow egg and sperm passage. Reconnecting or clearing these pathways allows sperm to travel through the tubes and fertilize the egg.
How much does tubal ligation reversal cost?
The cost of your reversal will vary depending on a number of factors. To determine your exact cost, please contact us to schedule your consultation.
