Pomeroy Tubal Ligation
Posted On: Tuesday, November 27th, 2007
Pomeroy Technique of Tubal Ligation and Resection
The most common type of tubal ligation is the Pomeroy procedure, named after Dr. Ralph Pomeroy who described it in 1930. The Pomeroy method involves picking up a segment of the fallopian tube to create a knuckle, placing a tie or ligature with absorbable suture around its base, and then cutting off the knuckle of tube above the tie. As the suture dissolves, the 2 remaining tubal segments separate from each other.
“Modified” Pomeroy Techniques
Interestingly, Dr. Pomeroy did not publish his technique in the medical literature but simply demonstrated it to other doctors. Some of them subsequently published the technique, but with modifications.
Currently, many doctors use the term modified Pomeroy procedure when they describe the tubal ligation they have performed in a patient’s operative report. Each doctor seems to have his or her own way of operating and there are many variations from the original method. Some doctors use absorbable suture, while others use permanent sutures that do not dissolve. Some doctors place more than one tie around the tube and many doctors also burn or cauterize the tubal ends.
A tubal ligation operative report is useful as a guide but does not predict exactly what the remaining tubal segments will be at the time of a reversal procedure. Fortunately, Pomeroy tubal ligation and its modifications are usually excellent in terms of reversibility.
Pomeroy Tubal Ligation Reversal Success
At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, we keep a record of all patients’ tubal reversal operations, including the tubal ligation method, the remaining tubal segment lengths, and other important findings at the time of surgery. Since we maintain long term follow-up with our patients, we are able to provide accurate statistics about pregnancies and their outcomes after tubal reversal surgery. Here are some of the pregnancy statistics for women who have had a Pomeroy type of tubal ligation.
Pregnancy Rates of Our Tubal Reversal Patients
The overall pregnancy rate after Pomeroy tubal ligation reversal is 70% for patients at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. The table below shows pregnancy rates according to women’s ages at the time of tubal reversal. The first column shows ages by 5 year groupings. The second column shows the number of women in each age group who had a tubal reversal. The third and fourth columns show the number and the percentage of women who became pregnant after their reversal procedure. The data shown in this table come from our Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Study Report 2007.
Here is how the pregnancy rate is calculated: The number of pregnant women (column 3) divided by all women in that age category who had reversal surgery (column 2) times 100 equals the percentage of women who became pregnant (column 4). A doctor has to know all of this information in order to be able to state what the success rate is for his patients.
Pregnancy Rate By Age After Pomeroy Tubal Reversal
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<30 |
201 |
159 |
79% |
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30-34 |
614 |
456 |
74% |
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35-39 |
599 |
399 |
67% |
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40+ |
190 |
84 |
44% |
Good News About Pomeroy Reversal
The good news is that for women under age 40, two-thirds to four-fifths will become pregnant following a tubal reversal procedure. Even for women age 40 and over, approximately 4 out of 10 will conceive another pregnancy. From the follow-up data that we have for our tubal reversal patients, there is good reason for optimism when reversing a Pomeroy tubal ligation.
November 27th, 2007 at 8:34 pm
Many patients often ask “What if I can not obtain a copy of my operative report to find out what type of tubal ligation that I had?” The good news is that Dr. Berger is able to repair the tubes in 98% of cases. Because of this, it is not necessary to have a copy of the operative report to schedule your surgery. Many women come to our facility to have the surgery who have not been able to obtain a copy of their operative reports. Some choose the screening laparoscopy package, while others choose to go straight to the tubal reversal procedure. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions about your operative report or scheduling your surgery.
Rhonda Brown, RN
RhondaB@tubal-reversal.net
September 9th, 2008 at 8:16 am
What are your chances of becoming pregnant once you have had the pomeroy tubal litigation procedure done without the reversal?
September 9th, 2008 at 8:44 am
Your chances of becoming pregnant after a Pomeroy tubal ligation and WITHOUT a reversal are about 1 out of 250. Most of these pregnancies will be ectopic (tubular) pregnancies.
January 23rd, 2009 at 11:17 pm
If the tubes are burn not cut or tied. can the procedure still be reversed.
January 23rd, 2009 at 11:39 pm
If you look at the tables on our website page, Pregnancy Statistics after Tubal Reversal, you will see that burned (coagulated) tubes can be reversed successfully at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
February 10th, 2009 at 12:36 pm
I had pomery done when my son was born 6 yrs ago. Now I am 4 months pregnant, without a reversal. How is this possible?
February 10th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
It is uncommon but possible. The majority of these pregnancies are ectopic pregnancies.
March 1st, 2009 at 5:24 pm
I had the Pomeroy type of tubal. 2.0 x 0.7 cm in dimensions were removed from the left and 1.7cm x 0.7cm in dimension was removed from my right side. Do you think i would be a candidate for reversal? I am 35 and in generally good health. My cycle is regular.
March 1st, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Dear Tina:
You would be an excellent candidate for tubal ligation reversal after having a Pomeroy tubal ligation. The tubal lengths in the pathology report are typical for this type of ligation/resection procedure. Follow this link to see the pregnancy rates by age and tubal ligation method among our tubal reversal patients at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
March 2nd, 2009 at 5:48 pm
I am a 39 yr old women, who had a Modified Pomeroy Tubal Ligation immediately after I had my daughter almost 16 years ago. I have a very regular cycle. I only have 1 ovary and fallopion tube (due a later surgery). I have done an IVF cycle last year that did not work. I was told that my FSH levels were good. Would I be a good candidate for tubal reversal?
March 2nd, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Dear Melissa:
Yes, you would be a good candidate for tubal reversal surgery. If you want to expedite this, you can contact one of the Tubal Reversal Nurses at (919) 968-4656 for a free telephone consultation.
April 9th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Can the tubes come untied when having a Pomeroy type tubal ligation? I read in this article – it said they can, and I was told they can after 7 years. I’m hoping they can because I never wanted them done. I wish there was a way that I could get them untied with out surgery, but i know there isn’t.
April 10th, 2009 at 6:48 am
The concept that the tubes can become untied after 7 years is not correct. Once they have been tied, they will stay tied unless surgical repair is performed.
There can be a failure of any method of tubal ligation, including the Pomeroy method, but the causes of failure do not have to do with the tubes becoming untied by themselves.
May 4th, 2009 at 9:52 pm
I am 29 yrs old and when I was 22 I had the Classic Pomeroy type tubal done with two ties of plain suture. Third tie of silk was placed through the avascular knuckle of tube and excised. Hemostasis assured. Done same for both sides. Clinical Data: Desired sterility. Pathology Report: Description: Left tube consists of 9 x 5 mm same on right. (Bilateral Segments of Fallopian Tubes) Would I be a good candidate??? I would love to have more kids.
May 5th, 2009 at 6:38 am
Rhonda
You would not be just a good candidate but rather an EXCELLENT candidate for tubal reversal surgery because of your age and small segments of tube removed. Pregnancy success for you would be 60-80% range and you would have the ability to become pregnant more than once.
July 21st, 2009 at 8:56 am
I was 25 yrs old when, I believe, I had a pomeroy tubal ligation. I am now 32, remarried, and want to have another child ( I have 2 already). I did not have any complications with either pregnancy and no complications after my tubal. Would I be a candidate for a tubal reversal?
July 21st, 2009 at 9:06 am
Joanne
You would be an excellent candidate. The average success rate at your age with your type of tubal ligation would be 70%.
Please send us your operative note and pathology report for evaluation. You can also call (919) 968-4656 for a free nurse consultation.
July 27th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
I had a modified Pomeroy tubal ligation July 2002 when I was 25 years old. Three margins were cauterized. Right tube segment was 1.5 x 0.4 cm and left tube segment was 1.4 x 0.5 cm. I am 32 years old. Is reversal an option and if so what is the pregnancy success rate?
July 27th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
Sabrina
The Pomeroy tubal ligation is very reversible and the average pregnancy success rate is 70%.
Please send us your operative report or call (919)968-4656 for a free tubal reversal consultation.
July 30th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
I had the modified Pomeroy tubal ligation done in 2006 after my third child but I didn’t want to have my tubes tied. Now I would love to have another child before I turn 40. Now I am 31 years of age … can I have a tubal reversal and successful pregnancy?
July 30th, 2009 at 8:52 pm
Niketa
The Pomeroy tubal ligation is reversable. You should look at our Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Study 2007 Report. This will give you success rates based on type of tubal ligation and age.
September 14th, 2009 at 6:40 pm
I had my tubes tied when I was 24 yrs old. My daughter is now going on six. I’ve remarried and my husband has no children. I’m 30 yrs old now and I would really love to have a child. I was very fertile before. I have three children. The method was postpartum tubal ligation, Pomeroy method. The right tube 0.8 cm. length, 0.05cm external diameter, unremarkable;the left 0.07cm. length. Would I be a good candidate?
September 14th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
LATANYA – You are an excellent candidate to have your tubes untied. At age 30 and with a Pomeroy tubal ligation, your chances of getting pregnant after tubal reversal are approximately 75% according to our latest pregnancy statistics.
January 20th, 2010 at 2:05 am
How much does it cost to reverse tubaligation?
January 20th, 2010 at 5:16 am
TRINA – Read the cost for tubal reversal page.
June 23rd, 2010 at 1:38 pm
I had my tubal done almost 9 yrs ago. I had my tubes cut tied and burnt. Would it be hard for me become pregnant if I had this done? I am only 29 yrs old.
June 23rd, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Gena502 – At age 29, your chances of becoming pregnant after tubal ligation reversal are 80% or higher. See the pregnancy statistics from Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
July 15th, 2010 at 6:23 pm
I am 36 years old. I had the postpartum pomeroy tuballiagtion in 1995. I am remarrying next year and my soon to be husband doen’t have any kids. I want to know if I could be a good candidate. I have my operative report and HSG Test.
July 15th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Renita
At the age of 36 your chances of a pregnancy after reversal of a Pomeroy tubal ligation would be excellent!
July 15th, 2010 at 6:29 pm
Renita – Pomeroy tubal ligation is an excellent one for tubal ligation reversal. Please send us a copy of your operative report and the HSG to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center and call (919) 968-4656 to speak with a tubal reversal nurse.
July 30th, 2010 at 10:28 pm
I had a tubal ring placed over my tubes in 2007 I didn’t have them cut or burn just a ring placed over my tubes… what are the chances I can get pregnant plus the doctor that did them said I could have it taking off or do a in-vitro which one would be a better chance for me to get pregnant?
July 30th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
I just wrote I forgot to say I am now 26 yrs old and have 3 children I was able to get pregnant very easy in the past and after my 3rd child I was kind forced to have the tubal rings placed over my tubes…. I would like to know if I could ever get pregnant again and what would be the easiest way to get pregnant…. again I never had them cut,burned,or tied just a ring over the tubes that kills the tissue around the tubes…
July 31st, 2010 at 10:16 am
Jessica
Your chances of pregnancy after reversal of tubal rings would be excellent. On average, close to 80% of patient with tubal ring reversal will become pregnant. Each cycle of IVF (in-vitro) costs $9,000-$12,000 for an average success of 35% for each cycle. At your age and with tubal rings tubal reversal offers you the best chance to become pregnant.
September 2nd, 2010 at 2:35 pm
I’m a 27 year old , who had the basic pomeroy tubaligation done 5 years ago. I have 4 kids, 2 of them twins, all of them by c- section. I’ve just been remarried and he has no kids but it is his greatest wish to have one. Would I be a good candidate for a tubal reversal?
September 2nd, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Channel – You are the ideal candidate for tubal ligation reversal! At your age, reversal of a Pomeroy ligation/resection procedure has over a 90% pregnancy rate when performed at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:09 pm
This is knappy again, found out the segments of the Fallopian tubes that were removed. The right is 2.3 cm in length and 0.7cm in diameter. The left is 1.6 cm in length and 0.5 cm in diameter. Is this still good for being a candidate?
September 2nd, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Knappy
These are typical lengths of tube removed during an average tubal ligation and you should be able to have a successful tubal reversal.
September 2nd, 2010 at 11:40 pm
Thank you for you helping me understand my options. A lot of my anxieties have been put to rest. As soon as I save enough, I’m contacting the chapel hill center to start the process. Once again I thank you.
November 17th, 2010 at 5:45 pm
Thank you CHTRC for all the great information and the involvement with potential patients that you offer online and over the phone! I can’t wait to meet everyone Dec 27th!
November 21st, 2010 at 1:14 pm
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January 5th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
i had a standard bilateral pomeroy tubal ligation done in 2005 after i had my lil girl but now i want another baby because i am marry now i have two kids but i want one with my husband so what would i have to do or can it be reverse.i am 28 years of age now
January 5th, 2011 at 10:57 pm
Shan – You can have your Pomeroy tubal ligation reversed at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center with a 90% chance of having another baby. Read the Getting Started page and call (919) 968-4656 to speak with a tubal reversal nurse.
January 18th, 2011 at 9:53 am
I am 41 years old with regular,heavy(due to fibroids)periods. I will be getting married this year and my fiance has no children. I would really like to have another baby. The modified Pomeroy was performed in 2001, on the same day that I gave birth via Cesarean due to frank breech presentation. My operative report indicates my left fallopian tube was markedly attenuated. I am not sure what that means, but I have never had a problem conceiving(not ever trying) prior to the procedure. My op report also indicates the presence of endosalpinx bilaterally, which were cauterized. Would it still be possible to conceive after reversal? and even with the cauterization?
January 18th, 2011 at 10:12 am
Rhonda H. – Many doctors cauterize the endosalpinx (inner tubal lining) at the ends where they have tied and cut tubes. Tubal reversal is usualy possible even when the tubes have been tied, cut and cauterized.
January 22nd, 2011 at 11:13 pm
I had a Post Partum Tubal Sterilization by Pomeroy Technique done in 1998. I am now 35 years old with 3 children all by natural birth. I had a surgery done in 2010 to remove my right ovary due to corpus luteum cysts and slight endometriosis but the tube on the right was left. I now have the left ovary and left tube and it stated it was unremarkable after the surgery. My question is I want to get my left tube reversed because of very Sever PTLS and maybe future children, would this be possible for successful future pregancy’s? The pathology reports from my sterilization by pomeroy technique the segment removed from the right was 2.5 cm and segment from the left was 2.0 so what are the chances of reversal and pregnancy with only one good left tube and one good left ovary, and I have a reg. cycle and I ovulate every month from same side.
January 23rd, 2011 at 1:01 am
Marsha – At 35 and even with only one tube, your chances of pregnancy after tubal reversal will be 70% at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
February 17th, 2011 at 3:21 am
I had bilateral tubaligation i 2004 after my third child. All my 3 children were born through C section. I would like to have a fourth child. Can anything be done for me to conceive? Is it right for me to conceive again. History of C section due to having big babies. Please help.
February 17th, 2011 at 5:52 am
Annie C M – You can have your bilateral tubal ligation reversed at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
March 13th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
I’m 35. I had 3 healthy pregnancies an had the Pomeroy tubal done via cesarean. Ive remarried an seeing 2 kids off to college leaves me wanting to give my 5yr old a sibling. My right tube was 2.8cm x 1.0cm an my left is 3.0cm x 1.0cm. I have a 23 day cycle an I always know time of ovulation. Am I a good candidate for tubal reversal?
March 13th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Maryann – I assume the measurements you are giving are the tubal segment lengths in the pathology report. You are an excellent candidate for tubal ligation reversal. You can see the tubal reversal success rate for your age and method of tubal ligation here: http://press.tubal-reversal.net/2009/pregnancy-rates-by-age-and-tubal-ligation-method.html
April 6th, 2011 at 11:13 am
Whats the cost for a pomatory reversal
Thanks
April 6th, 2011 at 11:16 am
A Pomeroy tubal reversal costs the same as reversal of other tubal ligation reversal at our center…$5900 at this time.
May 12th, 2011 at 12:19 am
I had the Bilateral Tubal Ligation, Modified Pomeroy. I have my medical records for last ceserean section, and that was the one I had tubes done. I have had two prior c-sections. With last pregnancy I had a deep venous thrombosis, and I really want another child. It has been almost nine years since my last child, and I am 31 years old. I have had no medical problems other than the deep venous thrombosis when pregnant with third child. Is it safe for me to try for reversal just for one more baby? Would my reversal be likely to work, what are the statistics?
May 12th, 2011 at 6:55 am
April
Tubal reversal success depends on age. At the age of 31 and with your type of tubal ligation approximately 70% of patients get pregnant after tubal reversal surgery.
Your medical history is more complicated. Tubal reversal surgery should be safe but there is always another chance of having another deep vein thrombosis with any future pregnancy. You would have to talk to your doctor about this but likely you would need to be anti-coagulated during any future pregnancies.
June 20th, 2011 at 9:38 am
I had a bilateral tubal ligation performed in May of 2001 when I was 20 years old. The pathology report shows a segment of fallopian tube measuring 1.7×0.5×0.4cm was removed from the left, and 1.5×0.6×0.4cm was removed from the right. The report states the remaining stumps were ligated with black silk and electrocauterized. I am now 31 years old and in a happy relationship, would I be a candidate for reversal surgery?
June 20th, 2011 at 9:51 am
Nickole – Based on these reports, you would be an excellent candidate for tubal reversal surgery! Dr. Monteith or I would be very happy to have you come here for tubal ligation reversal.
July 12th, 2011 at 6:28 pm
I had a bilateral partial salpingectomy at the time of my c-section. I am 27 years old and a mother of two boys. I had my tubal ligation performed September 18th 2009 at the time of my csection. My fiance and I really regret that we got them tied. Would I be a good candidate?
July 12th, 2011 at 6:31 pm
to add to my question. I am unsure of the length segment they removed, what is an alright amt to be removed to still have a high success rate after TRS? thanks
July 12th, 2011 at 6:33 pm
Kristen – You are an ideal candidate for tubal ligation reversal. At age 27 and after a Pomeroy tubal ligation, your chances of pregnancy after tubal reversal are 90% when done at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. If you have any questions, call (919) 968-4656 and a tubal reversal nurse will help you.
July 12th, 2011 at 6:35 pm
Kristen – If you check the pathology report and see tubal lengths of 3 cm (30 mm) or less, that will be ideal.
July 28th, 2011 at 8:48 pm
will i become pregnat or able to get a reversal done after haveing postpartum tubal sterilization, motified pomeroy. the right and left fallopian tube
July 29th, 2011 at 7:33 am
Jessica – You can have a tubal reversal and have an excellent chance of getting pregnant after reversal of the Pomeroy procedure when done at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Here is a link to the pregnancy statistics for our patients:http://press.tubal-reversal.net/2009/pregnancy-rates-by-age-and-tubal-ligation-method.html
August 15th, 2011 at 4:41 pm
In September 1989, I was on state aid and was told by the OB/GYN that delivered my daughter that because I was on state aid and women were taking oral birth control or using any other that I had to have a surgical birth control procedure and he performed a bilateral tubal occlusion when he did a c-section at the birth of my daughter which was only my 2nd child. I was naive to believe him not expecting to be lied to and now have to pay to get a reversal done. I did then and still do live in Texas.
September 14th, 2011 at 4:09 pm
I had my second child in October of 2009 and my doctor did a bilateral tubal ligation pomeroy technique. I am not sure if it was modified or not but I do know the scar from the surgery is right on the bottom of my belly button not underneath it if that helps any. I had my first child in August of 2004 delivered by c-section and when I was approximately 6 months pregnant I had to terminate the pregnancy due to the fetus having hydrops and caused complication with his development. My third pregnancy was with my little girl, the pregnancy went well. No complications and she is perfectly healthy and 2 days later I had the tubal done. I am now married and my husband and I would love nothing more than to bring a baby in the world together. With this history, in your professional opinion are the odds on my side, the surgery does seem lower cost than some other places I have researched but it is still a large amount of money.
September 14th, 2011 at 4:37 pm
Jocelyn
As long as your age is less than 43 your would have excellent chances at becoming pregnant after a tubal reversal surgery.
September 14th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Jocelyn – The Pomeroy tubal ligation method is a good one to reverse. The odds of getting pregnant after tubal reversal are related to age and you can see the success rates for patients of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center here: http://press.tubal-reversal.net/2009/pregnancy-rates-by-age-and-tubal-ligation-method.html
September 14th, 2011 at 5:47 pm
Well I am 23 right now. Also, are there any waiting lists? How long would I have to wait once payment is made?
September 14th, 2011 at 5:54 pm
Jocelyn – You can usually schedule within a few weeks. Sometimes there are openings available even sooner. Call (919) 968-4656 and speak with a Tubal Reversal Nurse who can assist you.
September 18th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
I am wanting to have a TR. The length of tubes they took off is right side 2.4 cm left side 2.7cm. Is it possible to have a reversal done after having tubes cut tied and burnt?
September 18th, 2011 at 6:16 pm
Tmorrison – Yes, it is possible to reverse tubes that have been cut, tied, and burnt.
September 19th, 2011 at 4:33 pm
Thank you! Do you think that my tubes will be long enough to reconnect?
September 19th, 2011 at 4:48 pm
Tmorrison – Yes, from the information you have sent, Your remaining tubal segments should be long enough to reconnect.
September 19th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
Thank you for your time I’ll be in contact with your office.
October 14th, 2011 at 12:06 am
i had twins in january of 2010 via c-section i had a bilaterl tubal ligation and partial resection done. is it anyway that i could get pregrant without having a tubal reversol done? im 26 years old.
October 14th, 2011 at 7:26 am
Olivia – A pregnancy is possible after bilateral tubal ligation but the likelihood is 1% or less and if pregnancy does occur after tubal ligation, the risk of ectopic pregnancy is extremely high. For women who want to become pregnant after bilateral tubal ligation, tubal ligation reversal surgery (tubotubal anastomosis) is much more successful in terms of the chances of becoming pregnant (70% overall at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center) and has a lower risk for ectopic pregnancy than when a pregnancy occurs spontaneously after tubal ligation without a reversal.
October 19th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
I am 48 years old and my boyfriend doesnt have any children and really wants one. I had my last child 15 years ago and at that time I had a pomeroy tubal ligation. I have my period every month, and very heavy. I was wondering what would be my chances of getting this tubaligation reversal? Please comment back
October 19th, 2011 at 8:07 pm
Jackie
No one can tell for certain who will or who will not get pregnant; however, natural pregnancy at the age of 48 is very unlikely.
IVF with donor eggs would give you a 50% chance of pregnancy success and tubal reversal or IVF with your own eggs would be less than 2% chance,
October 29th, 2011 at 10:33 am
I had a partial bilateral salpingectomy in 2005 when i was 21 years old.the pahtology report shows a segment a fallopian tube measures 1 x 0.5 cms from the right,and 1 x 0.5 cms from left both without fimbria. I am now 28 years old to be a mommy again, will i be a a candidate for reversal surgery?
October 29th, 2011 at 10:36 am
sorry what i want to say was i will love to be a mommy again hope you can help my dream come true.
October 29th, 2011 at 10:38 am
Odalis – You will be a perfect candidate for reversal surgery! At age 28, your chances of getting pregnant after reversal surgery at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center will be over 80%. Call (919) 968-4656 for answers to any questions and assistance in scheduling a tubal reversal procedure.
October 29th, 2011 at 10:41 am
Odalis – We will be happy to help your dream come true. We have done this for thousands of other women.
November 25th, 2011 at 4:04 pm
i had the tubal ligation pomeroy technique 8yrs ago i would live to have another baby im 39 but i will be 40 in feb 2012 what r my chances of getting pregnant after tubal reversal? and are there ant insurances that cover a reversal
November 25th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
Monet – You can see from the Tubal Reversal Success Rates page that the chances of getting pregnant at age 40 or older are approximately 1 in 3 after tubal ligation reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
December 22nd, 2011 at 9:24 pm
I had a ligation after my last pregnancy and wish I hadn’t. It was almost 5 months ago. A suture ligation with 3 cm removed on each side. I am 31 and had no trouble getting pregnant. Would I be a good candidate for reversal?
December 22nd, 2011 at 9:28 pm
skt – You would be an excellent candidate for tubal reversal! Call (919) 968-4656 if you need any assistance.
December 23rd, 2011 at 12:56 pm
I got my path report which says samples A & B from right and left tube are 11.5 and 2 cm, so does this mean that they actually took less than the 3 cm the Dr put in OR report? If so does this make my chances better?
December 23rd, 2011 at 4:23 pm
skt – The portions of tube removed and sent to pathology are always less than the amount of tube that was tied off. If 3 cm segments were tied, your chances of getting pregnant after tubal ligation reversal will be very good.
December 28th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
I am 38 yrs old with 4 kids…I would like to a have one more baby…The operation I had back in 1995Maryland was a bilateral tubal ligation and resection…the pathology report says…”right tube” received is a purplish -tan tubular structure 1.5 cm in length and 4 mm in diameter…”left tube” received is a purplish-tan tubular structure 1. 3 cm in length and 4 mm in diameter…am I a candidate for this procedure and how much does it cost…would appreciate if you email me the answer at neshakesle@gmail.com…thanks so much
December 28th, 2011 at 3:49 pm
Johesha – I have sent you an email. You will be an excellent candidate for tubal reversal and you can read about the cost of tubal reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center here: http://www.tubal-reversal.net/tubal_reversal_fee_financing.htm
January 3rd, 2012 at 1:48 am
I had a partial bilateral salpingectomy in 2002 when I was 21 years old. I had 3 c-section when I decide to get my TL done. The pahtology report shows a segment a fallopian tube measures 2.5 x 0.8 cms from the right,and 2.5 x 0.7 cms from left. Both fallopian tube unremarkable cross section. I am now 30 years old my baby boy just turned 9 years old and I will love to become a mommy again, I remarried 6 years ago and my husband doesnot have any kids and we both will love to have a 2012 baby. will I be a a candidate for reversal surgery?
January 3rd, 2012 at 7:52 am
Normalys – Yes, you will be a good candidate for reversal surgery. Call (919) 968-4656 to get assistance from a tubal reversal nurse.
January 3rd, 2012 at 7:06 pm
What possibility do I have of getting pregnant again after I get my tubal ligation reversal? I will be more then happy if my wish of being a mommy again comes true. Thank you for your time.
January 4th, 2012 at 12:30 am
Normalys
About 3 out of every 4 patients will get pregnant after tubal ligation reversal. Please call the office at (919)968-4656 and we can help you get started.
January 17th, 2012 at 4:52 pm
I am 32 years old and had a pomeroy bilateral tubal ligation 3 years ago and the specimen portion of the right tube overall measurement is 2.9×0.8×0.8cm and my left portion of overall measurement is 3×0.8×0.8cm. Would i have a chance of getting a reversal and a good chance of getting pregnant?
January 17th, 2012 at 5:14 pm
Laila – Your chances of getting pregnant after tubal reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center will be approximately 75%. You can see our pregnancy statistics after tubal reversal surgery here: http://press.tubal-reversal.net/2009/pregnancy-rates-by-age-and-tubal-ligation-method.html – call (919) 968-4656 and we will be delighted to help you.
January 19th, 2012 at 4:19 pm
I have a modified pomeroy steri then 11 ago at a state hospital in South Africa Gauteng. I got remarried my hubby has no kids I went to a state fertility clinic and was advice that I need to loss weight before any sugary can be done. I weigh 93kg 30kg over weight. Will I be a good candied for reversal
January 19th, 2012 at 4:58 pm
Chantel – You would be a good candidate for tubal reversal surgery at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center when your BMI (body mass index) is under 37. You can calculate your BMI (based on height and weight) here: http://www.tubal-reversal.net/body-mass-index-bmi.php
January 24th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
Hi my name is yara montes and I am 30 years old I have 3 children’s no complications in my pregnancy my TL pomeroy ligation my pathology report says the right tube portion they recive measures 1.0×0.5 and the left 1.4×0.5 I had my TL on 2009 now its being 2 years and want to more kids what are my chances of getting a TR thank you I will like to know before I move on with this
January 24th, 2012 at 2:19 pm
Yara
You would be an excellent candidate for tubal reversal because you have had small segments removed from your tube. Your chances of pregnancy would be about 70%.
January 24th, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Omg thanks dr monteith how can I send my reports to you and start with this new beginning
January 24th, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Yara
You can mail or fax your reports to me at the address below. You can also email me at DrMonteith@tubal-reversal.net. Please include a number for us to get back in contact with you. If you have any additional questions please call the office at (919) 968-4656.
Charles W. Monteith, MD
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
109 Conner Drive
Suite 2200
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(919) 968-4656 phone
(919) 967-8637 fax
January 24th, 2012 at 3:57 pm
Okay thanks a lot I will fax them to your office thanks and god bless u
January 26th, 2012 at 6:53 pm
i had a pt done in 2006, don’t know the lengh cut, the Dr. suspects Endometriosis,would i be a good candidate to have the reversal done?
January 26th, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Debra – Most tubal ligations are reversible. Endometriosis may be another problem that can be treated during the reversal procedure.
January 30th, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Hello my name is Deshun and i had a tubal ligation done in Aug of 2006. my operative report says one tube measuring 1.2 cm in length and 0.6 on diameter and the other was 2.1 cm and 0.5 in daimeter submitted entirely. Does that mean he took the whole tube? It was the pomroy procedure. Would I be a good canidate for tubal reversal. I have remarried and would like to have a child with my husband
January 30th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
Anonymous – You would be an excellent candidate for tubal reversal after the Pomeroy procedure. You doctor did not take out the whole tube, just a short segment of each tube. If you could like to have a child with your husband, call (919) 968-4656 to speak with a nurse at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
February 2nd, 2012 at 3:41 pm
i’m 40yrs old and my doc. says my egg count is normal..I’m not mentapausal, post-mentapausal or anything like that. I had a tp done in 2006 which was the pomeroy tech. would like 2 have another child. do you think i would be a good candidate for the precedure?
February 2nd, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Debra – A Pomeroy tubal ligation is a good procedure for reversing, and as long as you are having menstrual cycles there will be the opportunity to become pregnant.