How to Get Tubes Untied: Reverse Tubal Ligation
What is Reverse Tubal Ligation?
Reverse tubal ligation – or more properly, tubal ligation reversal – is a procedure to get tubes untied for women who desire a pregnancy after tubal ligation. There are actually several procedures that can be used to untie tubes after the tubes have been tied.
Techniques of Reverse Tubal Ligation
There are 3 main techniques that can be used for reversing tubal ligation.
- Tubal anastomosis
- Tubal implantation
- Salpingostomy (Fimbriectomy Reversal)
Tubal Anastomosis
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The most common method for untying tubes is the reverse tubal ligation procedure of tubal anastomosis. Anastomosis refers to joining two body parts, and tubotubal anastomosis is joining two tubal segments together. Most techniques that tie tubes result in two separate tubal segments, so the simplest way to get tubes untied in these cases is with the anastomosis procedure.
For more details about untying tubes via tubal anastomosis, see the topic on Tubal Reversal by Tubal Anastomosis on the Tubal Reversal Blog and the description of Microsurgical Tubal Anastomosis on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website.
What is the Cost of Untying Tubes?
Reverse tubal ligation is usually described as extremely expensive, ranging from $10,000 to $30,000. The tubal anastomosis procedure to untie tubes costs $5900 at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Because it is done as outpatient surgery and performed four times a day, the cost savings is passed on to the women who want kids after tubal ligation.
Watch Dr. Berger Untie Tubes
The tubal reversal operation by Dr. Berger has been featured on television – this video clip on YouTube is 3 minutes long. To watch the entire operation, you can order a free video or DVD of tubes untied.
Other Methods to Untie Tubes
Tubal implantation and salpingostomy are less frequent techniques to untie the tubes after a tubal ligation. For descriptions of these techniques, see the topic on Tubal Reversal by Tubal Implantation and Tubal Reversal by Salpingostomy on the Tubal Reversal Blog or Read the section on Reversal Illustrations on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website.
January 19th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
DENELLA – In most cases we can reverse tubes that have been tied, clipped, and burned. If you will send a copy of your operative report, then we can give you more information about your specific situation. Please see our Medical Records Release form that you can use to have your tubal ligation operative report sent to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
January 19th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Hi, I had my tubes tied,clipped and burned 8 in a half years ago after having my 5th child.Now I’m getting married and me and my fiance want a child together. When I asked about getting it reversed in the past I was told that I couldn’t.I just need to know if its possible for me to get them reversed? I really want another baby and so does my fiance. Are you able to reverse them for me I’m now 30 years old.
January 13th, 2010 at 8:24 am
T. LOVE – The best thing you can to to have children again after a tubal ligation is to come to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center to have your tubes untied.
January 13th, 2010 at 12:37 am
I was told that I have some type of climps on my tubes after having my 3rd child in the year 2002.I wont to know what it’s called and can I still have children and what can I do to have children again.I will be getting married soon and I wont to have a child for my husband.
January 12th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
I would love to have another child. I got my tubes tied because at the time I wasn’t working and my mom threatened to put me out if I didn’t. I knew what it was like because she put me out before with me and my oldest daughter and I was pregnant with my son. I didn’t want that for them.and now that I have a place of my own and I am older now and about to get married I would like to give my fiancee another child if God would allow it and we could raise our kids together. So i pray every night hoping god will send me a angel. Because I feel like my mom took a part of my life and now I want it back…..
December 22nd, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Reba
We will contact you by email.
Our website has comprehensive information and you are welcome to call (919) 968-4656 to speak with a tubal reversal nurse.
Currently we are offering a very affordable tubal reversal surgery if scheduled before February 28, 2010.
December 22nd, 2009 at 1:49 pm
My email address is lightnenlucas_082yahoo.com.
I am 42 years old and my husband is older and he has no children. We are wanting to get the tubal reversed. Please tell me the how much the tubal reversal procedure costs.
December 22nd, 2009 at 1:44 pm
I am very interested in getting a tubal reversal procedure done. I am 42 now so it needs to be done pretty soon. I am on a budget and if possible, I can pay towards a payment plan.
November 23rd, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Demetria
It is a myth that tubal ligation becomes less effective after several years. If women have tubal ligation failure then these pregnancies mostly happen within the first several years after tubal ligation.
If a woman wants to become pregnant after a tubal ligation then she has to choose either IVF or tubal ligation reversal.
November 23rd, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Dr. Berger ,
I think I have been pregnant before and miscarried (heavy bleeding) before my first child i had 3 miscarriages and in between number 2 and 3 I had another miscarriage. I have read that after 10 years the tubal ligation is not as effective, is this true? My husband and I have discussed another child but we can not afford the reversal. Home pregnancy tests have never proven correct for me. I have always had to have blood tests. Even obviously pregnant the home tests came up negative- strange. I just wandered why my body would act so obviously pregnant when it is not? With each of my pregnancies I lost between 12 and 40 pounds and now I am losing weight again. I realize that I am probably not pregnant but I do wonder if there is any truth to the less effectiveness of tubal ligation after so many years.
Demetria
November 23rd, 2009 at 1:35 pm
DEMETRIA – It is possible but extremely unlikely that 12 years after your tubal ligation you would become pregnant. Of course, you can always run a home pregnancy test. That will give you a better answer than trying to figure out what the statistical probability is.
November 23rd, 2009 at 12:54 pm
I had my tubes cut , burned and tied 12 years ago and then about 10 years ago i had 1 tube and ovary removed due to a ruptured cyst. I have never had symptoms of pregnancy before – since the TL but now I am experiencing symptoms of pregnancy. My question is – is it possible to get pregnant after both surgeries without getting tubes “untied”? What are the statistic possibilities that I am pregnant?
Demetria
November 9th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
I can’t wait to save up the money to have my tubal reversal done. I had my tubal ligation done 2 years ago during my c-section and I totally regret it. My periods are 10 days long now when they use to only be 3 to 5 days. And I want another baby so bad. At the time I was in the process of a divorce and so afraid and overwhelmed with emotions. I feared getting pregnant in the future and having to raise all of the children alone. I wish I had waited because since that time, I met someone new and we would like to have a baby. I come to this site from time to time to read the success stories of other women who have had their tubes reversed. This site really gave me hope….
November 4th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
I want to have my tubes untied but the cost is a problem. Does anyone know of any insurance company that can help? I would love to hear any suggestions.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
SAMANTHA – Endometrial ablation increases the risks of miscarriage, premature delivery, ectopic pregnancy, and possible fetal abnormalities if pregnancy occurs. It also diminishes the chances of becoming pregnant. These risks occur if the endometrium has become scarred or damaged permanently. In some cases, however, the endometrium grows back and is normal, in which case the risks of complications associated with pregnancy are probably not increased. Having very light period suggests that your endometrium has not completely grown back. You could have your doctor perform a vaginal ultrasound exam to look at the endometrial development in the latter half of your menstrual cycle and/or have a diagnostic hysteroscopy to see if there are adhesions or areas within the uterus where the endometrium has not regenerated. If these tests are normal, then your risks would not likely be higher than for someone who has not had an endometrial ablation.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
I had an endometrial ablation 4 years ago. My periods are very light and brown now but I do still have one. I talked to my OB about getting pregnant and she said its ok after 4 years b/c the endometrium grows back. I see you have told others its OK. Are there a lot of risks involved? I got pregnant with my first 2 the first month I tried and had no complications. Does the ablation make my risks much higher?
October 25th, 2009 at 9:41 pm
Lea
Many woman will ask this question. Although it is possible to naturally become pregnant after a tubal ligation without any type of procedure, many of this pregnancies will be ectopic (tubal pregnancies).
The best way to become pregnant after you have tubes tied is to have a tubal reversal.
October 25th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
I got my tubes tied 7 years ago. Can they come undone on their own?
October 2nd, 2009 at 2:25 pm
GABRIELA – The most common type of tubal ligation is the Pomeroy procedure. This is almost always the method used when tubal ligation is performed at the time of a C-section. In our Pregnancy Statistics, we categorize this as “ligation/resection”. You can see what the chances of becoming pregnant after tubal reversal are based on your age in Table 5 of the Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Report 2009.
October 2nd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I had my tubes tied in Dec. 1998, the surgery was done while I had C-section. The problem – I don’t know what type of tubing was made on me. It was not explain correctly. I have my medical records, but it has no information. My husband and I would like to have another child. My question is what is the most common surgery? What is the percentage for a success pregnancy after reversing the tubing. Thank you for any information.
September 28th, 2009 at 3:35 am
MARIA – A sonogram will not be able to tell how your tubes were tied. You may be able to get a copy of your operative report from the doctor who performed your tubal ligation, but if not, you can still have the tubal reversal procedure. You have the option of starting with a screening laparoscopy. You can call (919) 968-4656 and a Tubal Reversal Nurse will help you.
September 27th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
Dr. Berger – I’m 33 years old and been with my boyfriend for 8 years. I have kids he don’t have any kids and we want to have kids together. I Had my tubes tied in 2000. My problem is that the hospital doesn’t exist anymore so I can’t find my medical records. I wanted to know if I get a sonogram done can they tell me how I had my tubes tied? Can you please help us. We want to be happy together. Thank you, Maria.
September 27th, 2009 at 5:08 pm
CHRIS – In most cases it is possible to reconnect the tubes. You could start by getting a copy of your operative report and faxing it to us to review.
September 27th, 2009 at 4:51 pm
I am 37 and had my tubes cut 7 years ago. My husband and I are thinking about having another child and I did not know if it was possible to reconnect me. I know the doctor said he took out a piece of the tubes, but that is all I remember.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:51 am
LULU – Take a look at our 2009 Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Report – at age 35 and after having your tubes tied (ligation/resection), your chances of getting pregnant after tubal reversal are over 60% at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
September 11th, 2009 at 11:45 am
I had my tubes tide in 2001 at Kaiser I believed they were cut and burn Im 35 what are my chances of getting it reverse and having another child.
September 8th, 2009 at 12:14 pm
Toni
Currently tubal reversal costs between $5400-$5900. The tubal reversal is a 60-90 minute out-patient surgery. Most people return to work within 5-7days.
September 8th, 2009 at 9:52 am
I am considering having another child. I am not sure if I got my tubes tied or burnt. I am interested in knowing if it is possible to do and if so, what is the cost and how long does it take to heal? In addition, how long does the procedure take and what is the healing time. Can a person return back to work immediately?
September 1st, 2009 at 10:02 pm
Jodie
If you have had a tubal ligation and want to become pregnant then you will either have to have a tubal reversal or have IVF. The chance of natural pregnancy after your tubes are tied (without a tubal reversal) is 1-15 per 1000 women depending on the type of tubal ligation you had.
September 1st, 2009 at 3:20 pm
I have three children and 6 weeks after giving birth to my third child I decided to have a tubal ligation. I’m recently divorced and I have met someone new who wants to have kids. My question is what are the odds of getting pregnant with a tubal ligation?
August 17th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Jennifer
It is very possible to have a tubal reversal, become pregnant, and carry a pregnancy to term without complications. When you have multiple C-sections each pregnancy would be high-risk; however, most women who have what you have will not have any problems.
Visit our Pregnancy Statistics page to see our most current success statistics.
August 17th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
I have had my tubes tied, cut, and burned. I was also told that when they did this almost 2 years ago that my uterus was really thin. They saw the baby before they cut my uterus open. Is it possible to have my tubes untied and carry a child to term without complications.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:22 am
Tasha
It is very possible. You should call (919) 968-4656 for a free tubal reversal nurse consultation.
August 11th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Hi I am a mother of 3 children and after my last one was born I had my tubes tied and clamped. I never thought I was going to get a divorce and then 9 years later it happened. Two years after my divorce I met a wonderful man and we are now married and would like to have more children. Is it possible for my husband and I to have more children.
July 31st, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Cynthia
Your history and the nature of your question suggests uncertainty. I would not have a tubal ligation if you are even considering having more children in the future. Your best option would be to consider an intrauterine device (IUD).
July 31st, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Dr. Berger,
I am in my late 20’s. I have a son who is 4. I am due in November with my girl. My husband and I are wanting to get my tubes tied, but the thought of no more would scare me since my father passed away young and my mother remarried and had two more kids. I was wandering if I tied my tubes, and later wanted a child, would in vitro fertilization work?
July 26th, 2009 at 8:23 am
Donna
Tubal reversal surgery at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is very safe. It is a one hour out patient surgery. A small tubal reversal incision is made on the abdomen so there is no vaginal discharge. Most patients return to work in 5-7 days. You can call (919)968-4656 for a free tubal reversal consultation.
You can see an example of of tubal reversal incision in a previous article written by one of our patients, Georgia Peach, who is blogging about her tubal reversal surgery.
You can also read about the risks of tubal reversal and the risks of IVF and obtain more information by reading our blog series on Tubal Ligation Reversal After Age 40| Introduction.
July 25th, 2009 at 1:18 pm
I was wondering what are the risks of tubal reversal surgery? Will there be vaginal discharge or pain? I am 39 and thinking of having tubal reversal surgery. Can you give me any answers?
July 23rd, 2009 at 5:52 pm
I had my tubes tied in 2005. And I am with some body new and we would like to have a baby. We are getting married next year. I am also having problems with my period every month. I never use to have the problems I’m having until I had my tubes tied. I was wanting to know if medicaid will pay to help me get my tubes untied.
July 21st, 2009 at 2:08 pm
A Griffin
Since I am unclear on what you mean about becoming ’sick alot’, I can not give you any insight.
Tubal band reversal has an 80% pregnancy success rate. Currently, tubal reversal surgery at our facility costs between $5,400 to $5,900 with prompt payment. Please call (919) 968-4656 for more information.
July 21st, 2009 at 1:55 pm
I had my tubes banded five years ago and now I am getting sick alot. What could it be? I want to have another baby and I would like to know how much a tubal reversal costs?
July 17th, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Kimberlee
You can have an ablation and become pregnant. We never know for sure who will or will not become pregnant- but as long as you are having periods pregnancy is always possible. With increasing age the chance of successful pregnancy does decrease.
July 17th, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Dr Monteith
I read your comments on April 13th 2009 at 8:04pm. I also had an ablation and my tubes tied. I am 44 yrs old and desire to become pregnant again. Is this truly possible per your comments on this post?
Genuine thanks!
Kimberlee
July 17th, 2009 at 4:31 am
The cost of tubal reversal is discussed on this website page and in a video. Look at the navigation bars on the left hand side of the page for “Cost”.
July 16th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
It has been almost 2 years with mg tubes tide and I would like to have my tubes untied. I am with a new partner and we want to have a baby. How much would it cost?
July 14th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Women who do this are destroying what God has given them. I have read studies have showing women regret tying their tubes and so they undergo another surgery to untie them. I think it is wrong to destroy something precious, so before you think about getting your tubes tied… think long and hard and talk to others before attempting this surgery. Remember performing ligation can prevent yourself from having a future child. If you truly desire a tubal ligation then go ahead, but try not to regret it.
June 26th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
KARI – Many women have had the same situation as yours and now have their own babies after their tubal reversals. Read the information on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website and you will see that the technology does exist for you to be able to have a family of your own.
June 26th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
I had my tubes burnt when I was 22 years because of the hectic life I lived. Now I am 28 years old and ready to settle down and have a family. I had been searching online to see if they could fix it so that i could carry a baby. My only problem is that I can’t find anything and with the new technology they have out to day you think they would. I just don’t believe in having a another woman carrying my child. I will adopt if this doesn’t work, but I also would enjoy motherhood of my own.
June 22nd, 2009 at 6:00 pm
SAMANTHA – It is not too late to get your tubes untied. The chance of becoming pregnant again is related to your age. The pregnancy rates after tubal reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center are shown on the Pregnancy Statistics page of our website. The tubal reversal cost page explains the various fee options you have. If you have questions, you can call a tubal reversal nurse at (919) 968-4656.
June 22nd, 2009 at 3:06 pm
I had my son May 14, 2008 and now he is 1 years old. I was wondering is it possible to get my tubes untied or is it to late? Will I be able to get pregnant again and how much would that cost me? I really want another baby and is there ever a chance that I would not be able to get pregnant after getting my tubes untied?
June 10th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
SANDRA – As long as you are having regular menstrual cycles, you can have your tube untied and have the chance for another baby. Call (919) 968-4656 if you would like to talk with a Tubal Reversal Nurse.
June 10th, 2009 at 4:00 pm
I’m going to be 41 years old and I would like to know if I would be able to get one of my tubes untied. 17 years ago I had a tubel pregnancy and one of my ovaries got removed and I was told that I wouldn’t have any more kids. Later I had my son so I got my tube tied and now I am wondering if I could get it untied.
June 8th, 2009 at 11:41 pm
I am 26 about to turn 27. I have had 2 c-section and with my last one I got my tubes tied and i wanted to know, how long will they stay tied? And since i just had them done a year and 5 months ago is there any way I can get them untied without have the Tubal Reversal?
June 7th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
I had my tube tide and cut and July 21 1994 and me and my husband want a baby. Is it any way I can have a baby? Please help me get my tube untide.
May 20th, 2009 at 11:26 am
I am 25 recently found out that I had my tubes tied cut and burnt not banded like I had requested (1-25-07) and have been experiencing major depression and regret since. I had no problems getting pregnant before and I met a amazing guy and we would like to have one of our own and wanted to know the out comes if we did a reversal. I have the operative report but no way to fax it. I have researched you as much as possible. Please contact me.
May 19th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
The tubal reversal is done through a small incision just above your pubic hair line. You can view a picture of one of our incisions at After Tubal Reversal Surgery: Returning To Work. You should also look at our 2007 Pregnancy Report to get an idea what your chance of pregnancy is after a tubal ligation reversal
May 19th, 2009 at 10:01 am
I have had my tubes tied for 15 years. I want to know if the procedure was performed through the navel what does that mean? I’m 42 years old what are my chances of getting pregnant. I currently have one son and have no problems with my periods.
April 16th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
SHAWN – You can call (919) 968-4656 for a free consultation with a Tubal Reversal Nurse. Or, you can follow the step by step guide in Getting Started with Tubal Reversal.
April 16th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
I had my tubes tied when my daughter was born in October of 2005. I am getting married in June of 2009 and I would like to know what can I do to help my soon to be husband.
April 16th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
The majority of pregnancies after a tubal ligation will be ectopic (outside the uterus). Sometimes these ectopic pregnancies can mimic a miscarriage. Occasionally the pregnancies will find their way into the uterus.
If you want to have a baby I would not count on a tubal ligation failure to allow you to have a baby. If you do not want to have a baby or an ectopic pregnancy then you should talk to your doctor about your options.
April 16th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
I had my tubes tied 8 years ago after my 3rd child. I found out last week I was pregnant and 3 days later I had a regular miscarriage. Now we need to think about birth control. But out of curiosity… is it possible for me to get pregnant and have the fertilized egg implant in my uterus for a healthy pregnancy or is it unlikely and I will mostly have a tubal pregnancy or miscarry again?
April 13th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
If you have had both a uterine ablation and a tubal ligation then you can have a reversal and become pregnant.
If you are having regular periods after the ablation then your uterine lining has regrown and can support a pregnancy. If you are not having periods then pregnancy may not be possible after an ablation. Any pregnancy after uterine ablation would be at higher risk for miscarriage or preterm delivery because of your previous ablation, but most pregnancies will do very well.
Your situation sounds more complicated from the questions you ask so you should call the office for a free nurse consultation (919) 968-4656. We can also review your previous operative notes free of charge.
April 13th, 2009 at 4:12 pm
Hi!
If you have had a uterine ablation and have your tubes tied can you still get your tubes reversed? If my uterus is ablated and my tubes possibly might be adhered to my uterus can I still get a tubal reversal or have major surgery to get my tubes reconnected? Is there a way to reconstruct my tubes or be reconnected like performing Fimbrectomy reversal?
Thank you so much for any response!
April 13th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
After a tubal ligation reversal pregnancy is definitely possible. The multiple leep procedures may increase your risk for preterm delivery but most patients in similar circumstances will do well. Feel free to give us a call at (919) 968-4656 for a free nurse consultation.
April 13th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Okay so I am 24 yrs old.. I have 3 Children Ages 10,6 and 3.. I had early stages of cervical cancer so they did the Leep process on me and took like 3/4’s of my cervix out.. They also went ahead and tied my tubes in 2006.. After all this I am started to be extremely upset for the thought of never being able to make my family complete with my new husband.. Am I able to still have children? I probably already know the answer but I am giving it a shot! Please contact me. Thanks
April 6th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
I am a mother of four children and after my fourth little boy I decided to get my tubes tied. Well the doctor also burn’t them. Me and my boyfriend at the time decided we didn’t want anymore children. He ended up ditching me right after my last one was born and now my youngest is almost three. I have been with my current boyfriend for almost the whole time and we want to have a baby. Is it possible? Please email me with input and information. Thanks
hoping for a miracle
April 3rd, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Hi Shelia,
It was nice speaking to you by phone today. Please let us know anytime we can assist you with scheduling your tubal reversal surgery. We look forward to having you as a patient!
Jennifer
April 3rd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I am 37 years old. My tubes have been tied, burned and clipped since december 1995. I also have genital herpes. Will this be a problem? Can you tell me if this procedure can be done to me? I want a baby! My phone number is 816-536-0642.
April 2nd, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Dr. Berger, I am a mother of 3 boys. I had c-sections with all of them but healed quickly and completely. With the last one I had my tubes tied. Well, actually one was tied, I don’t know how, and one had a cyst in it so the doctor said she took it out. I don’t know how much of the tube is left. Since my TL 3 years ago I have been suffering from SEVERE Symptoms of Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome. It is so bad some days that I cannot even get out of bed. The doctors can find nothing, and until I found your website I did not know what was going on. Of about 45 symptoms that I found I am suffering from 38 of them in varying degrees. Even if I don’t have much tube is it possible to reverse it and help me? We also want another baby. I am only 29 and my husband is 33 will this maybe help our chances of getting pregnant? We are getting the money as fast as possible before I get any worse. It is impossible to raise 3 boys from bed. LOL Please help me. My operative report is being faxed to your office. Please e-mail me Thanks!
April 2nd, 2009 at 12:13 pm
It is possible to have a reversal and become pregnant.
April 2nd, 2009 at 12:04 pm
I am 34 and have 5 kids. One child passed away 3 yrs ago and I got divorced. The man I am with now wants another kid. I had my tubes tied and burned so is it possible to get get them undone. Please contact me.
March 27th, 2009 at 4:15 am
WALISHA – Read the Tubal Reversal Cost page on our website.
March 26th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
i am 33 years old have tube tied. i think cut and burnt.11 years ago but now it have been 32 days sence my cycle .and i have all the sign of been pregnant. and how can you tell when you are pregnant in your tube.
March 26th, 2009 at 9:53 pm
I would love to have another baby! but after my last son was born ! My family talked in to have my tubes tied and i really didnt want to!.but the doctor that tied my tubes told me that he didnt cut them but he did put a clamp on them!! and it has been 11 years and i really want another baby! oh by the way i do have 3 children!!!. how much would this cost to have them untied!!. I live in Tennessee
March 17th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
Dear Rita,
I emailed you the information you requested to the email address you provided. Please also take a look at our Getting Started page and the Tubal Reversal Cost page on our website. Email anytime with questions. My email address is JenniferO@tubal-reversal.net.
Thank you,
Jennifer Okun, R.N.
March 17th, 2009 at 2:13 pm
My boyfriend and I have been together for 3 years. We have discussed having a baby i’m 38 and he’s 40, and we don’t have any children together. We would like to have a baby. My tubes have been tied since 1995 not burned or clipped. Please mail me some information on the reversal and financing. Please email me for anything else i should know. By the way i do have 2 children and he has 3 if we could have a baby it will make us very,very happy. Thanks for everything.
March 8th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
i want to have my tubes untied after having them tied and burned i’m 25 and healthy with 3 kids .i also had 3 c sections .where i’m from i was told that having your tubes tied and burned was irreversable.please give me some hope
March 8th, 2009 at 4:16 pm
after having 3 c-sections the docs here said that i had to have my tubes tied because if i got pregnant again it will kill me oyu are only allowed 3 c sections .my tubes were tied and burned after i had what appeared to be an absys around my tubes is there any hope for me .i want to give my new husband a child
March 6th, 2009 at 10:41 pm
I had my tubes burned and tied. Is it possible to get my tubes reversed? please email me, thank you.
March 4th, 2009 at 9:36 am
The simple answer is – what you describe is not normal. The more complex answer is why?
You should talk to your doctor and be evaluated.
If you want to have another baby you can consider a tubal ligation reversal procedure but it may or may not help with the symptoms you describe.
March 4th, 2009 at 12:03 am
Hi. I have my tubal for 15 years already and I want to have another baby but I’m not sure if they are tied.After the surgery my doctor told me she only tied my tubes.
I checked my records theyonly say tubal ligation but the doctor didn’t refer to cutting burning or whatever was done on january 15 1994.
Sometimes I don’t have my periods and when I do they are very painful and I’m passing really big blood clots. Is this normal?
Please answer my questions if you can.
Thank you.
February 19th, 2009 at 9:06 am
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February 10th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Many patients will tell us this only to come here and have a successful reversal and a new pregnancy. Many times patients and doctors refer to the tubes being tied, clipped, cut, and burned. The vast majority of the times this is not what was actually done. Many times this is way to convey to a patient they had a sterilization procedure and they do not have to worry about becoming pregnant.
If you send us your operative note then we can review it for you.
February 10th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
I want to have another baby, but I only have one tube and its been tied, clipped, and burned. Do you think I could get a tubal reversal?
February 10th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
You should probably be seen by your doctor and have an ultrasound to evaluate for uterine fibroids and blood test to see if you are ovulating regularly. If you want to become pregnant again, then you should also consider a tubal ligation reversal.
February 10th, 2009 at 11:41 am
I had my tubes clamped and every since then I have been having nothing but problems. I very rarely have a period now and then when I do its a bad one I pass blood clots the size of saucers and I cramp like I am in labor- and that is not even the half of it. When my husband and I decide to do anything it hurts so what do you suggest that I do?Please help.
February 7th, 2009 at 7:41 pm
hi i just got married and my tubes are tied and my husband wants at least one child and i want at least one more i have two kids and unting my tubes will bring joy to me and my family
February 2nd, 2009 at 7:47 pm
My name is Carrie and I have 4 children. The last one will be 5 in June. In August 2004 I decided not to have anymore children and my doctor gave me the whole nine yard speech about having my tubes tied and burnt. I was almost positive that I did not want children anymore. So I had the procedure done. Now I am with my partner of 4 years and we want one more addition to our loving family. Help please.
January 18th, 2009 at 12:22 pm
what if the tubes have been cut tied and burned can a woman get that reversed???
January 13th, 2009 at 7:18 am
Hi Missy. You may find our prepayment plan helpful. It is convenient for anyone needing to make long term payment arrangements. The fee to open the account is $250. Then, you can send as little or as much as you like. For additional information, please contact me at ErickaP@tubal-reversal.net. You can also read more at http://www.tubal-reversal.net/tubal_reversal_fee_financing.htm
January 13th, 2009 at 12:08 am
we want to have other baby can u help us out plz we have less money we will payment every week we have to
thank u
missy
January 7th, 2009 at 12:06 pm
My tubes are tied and burned. How can I get the tubes untied? Please help me. Or get one of my eggs and sperm. How much is that?
December 28th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Is it possible to gettubes untied if the procedure was done through the navel? Were the tubes burned instead of tied and if so, is this procedure reversable?
December 28th, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Is it possible to get tubes untied if the procedure was performed through the navel. Does this mean that the tubes were burned instead of cut and if so, is this procedure reverasble?
December 28th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
Dear Torkisha:
It is nice to hear from you after all of these years. Why don’t you call our office at 968-4656 and speak with one of the nurses. They will help you.
December 28th, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Dear Dr.Berger – My mother used to clean your medical offices and I used to help her. I just wanted to say hi and ask you – I am 31 years old and I got my tubes tied 2 years ago after giving birth to eight children do you think I can have another baby?
November 29th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Hi, Fannie. Fortunately, the length of time since the tubal ligation does not affect the outcome of the procedure. The doctors here are able to repair the tubes in 98% of cases. Age does play a role, but even our patients age 40 – 42 have pregnancy rates close to 50%.
November 28th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
My name is Fannie Jones and I have had my tubes tied for 18 years and I was wondering if it would be possible for me to get them untied after that long period of time. I’m getting married soon and I really want a baby. If so, reach me at fanniejones43@yahoo.com. THANK YOU.
November 26th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
Hi Carolyn,
I sent you an email earlier today with some information about our facility and how to get started with the tubal reversal process. Please let me know if you have any questions!
November 26th, 2008 at 8:30 am
Carolyn
If you go to the Getting Started page on our website, it will give you step-by-step instructions about how to proceed. Please contact Julia Smith, RN at JuliaS@tubal-reversal.net for further assistance.
November 25th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
My name is Carolyn, Im 23 years old and proud mom of two sets of twins who are 3 and 1. I had my tubes tied after the last set because i had lost all hope of finding a decent man after being left pregnant twice. Well i finally found that special someone and have been looking everywhere to get more information. Was wondering if you could send me more info on this please. lukin4luvnalthewrngplaces@yahoo.com
Thanks!
October 29th, 2008 at 6:34 am
Although Medicaid does not provide coverage for a tubal reversal, we do have several fee options.
1) Our standard fee is $6,900. With this fee, you can schedule your appointment and hold a date with a $250 down payment. But the balance is due three weeks prior to the surgery date.
2) Our discounted fee is $5,900 and is due at the time of scheduling your surgery. In other words, if you called today to schedule, the full $5,900 fee would be sent by tomorrow to get the discount.
3) Surgery can be scheduled with Dr. Monteith for a fee of $6,400. With this fee, you can schedule your appointment and hold a date with a $250 down payment. But the balance is due three weeks prior to the surgery date. The discounted fee is $5,400 and is due at the time of scheduling your surgery.
Your payment can be made by cashier’s check, money order, wire transfer, VISA, MasterCard or DISCOVER. Both fees are all-inclusive and cover the doctor’s professional fee, the anesthesiologist’s fee, supplies, operating room charges and facility fees, initial consultation with your surgeon and follow-up by phone and e-mail.
We also offer a Pre-Payment Account Plan or financing through MedChoice Financial. With the pre-payment option, patients can pre-pay the surgical fee without interest prior to the surgery date. To utilize this option, a non-refundable $250 fee is mailed to us at: Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, 109 Conner Drive, Suite 2200, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514. At that point, an account is opened in your name and payments of any amount are made as you are able- for as long as you wish. For the standard fee of $6900, you do not have to wait until the balance is paid to schedule surgery – you can schedule at any time with a $250 down payment. The balance is due at least three weeks prior to the surgery date. You may receive either of our discounted fees while using the pre-payment plan, but the balance must be paid in full prior to scheduling surgery.
Financing through MedChoice can be arranged by calling 1-800-358-8980 (choose Option 1) and using Identify Provider Id # 3867 or Dr. Gary Berger. You should receive an answer within minutes.
For additional information, please visit the cost page at http://www.tubal-reversal.net/tubal_reversal_fee_financing.htm or email me at ErickaP@tubal-reversal.net .
October 29th, 2008 at 12:05 am
I am 30 yrs.old I have 3 kid’s I got my tubes tied after my last baby was born actually 6 weeks after I deliverd she is now 7yrs.old no I have decided that I want one more.and only one more.can u give me some advise.tell me how much it will cost and all.I think they were burned and tied.I have medicaid does it pay for reversel?if u could e-mail me about this it would be great.my e-mail is prettygirlapril_08@yahoo.com thank you!
October 28th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
I had my tubes tied 8 1/2 years ago right after the birth of my second child. It was very easy for me to become pregnant both times. At the time this was the reason I decided to get them tied. However, since then my husband I have both regretted this decision. Mostly I feel a burden that I made a mistake according to the Bible, which says children are a gift from God. I wish I could have my tubal ligation reversed, but am concerned about the cost. Even if I never became pregnant again, though, I think I would feel better just simply knowing it was reversed. Even though I know the Lord could impregnate me if He really wanted me to have another child even if my tubes are tied, I think I would feel better knowing that I was no longer under the burden of feeling like a stunbling block for His will. My family would find this decision to reverse to be very radical and maybe even unwise. Do you think it is worth the money to have it reversed just for the peace of mind? Also I am about to turn 38 in Dec. I know that having children after 35 is a risk. I would not want to cause a baby having to be born into the world with Down Syndrome or some other condition just to appease my conscience. Practically I don’t even know if I could handle having another child, but again I would have to live by faith. I have not even discussed this with my present OB/GYN. In addition I have PCOS. I would like to hear what you would have to say about the above. THanks. Amy M.
October 28th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Kim, For your first step, you can contact us Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Also, read the Getting Started page on our website. It is second link of the navigation bars at the top left hand side of this page.
October 28th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
what’s my first step?
October 24th, 2008 at 8:06 am
I had a 20 pound tumor and it had destroyed my left ovary and tube when i was 14 and i had 3 children after they removed it and then had my right tube tied and clipped 18 years ago is there any chance of that tube coming untied and me getting pregnant now? We would like to have one more child we adopted last year and would love to be able to give our one yr old a brother or sister.
October 16th, 2008 at 7:44 pm
I am 35 me and my boyfriend want a baby he dont have no kids but i do and now he and i been together for five years but my tubes are tied and burned can you please help me thank you
October 15th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
I am 40 yrs old and have 15 yrs. old daughter. I had my tubes tied nine yrs ago. Now I am getting married and my future husband wants kids. Can I have babies after tubal reversal and how long it will take to become pregnant. I really need your help. Please write me at dpsp58@yahoo.com
Thank you very much.
October 11th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Iveth:
At age 26 and with having had your tubes cut, you have the best chance of having more babies of anyone. Look at the pregnancy rates after tubal ligation reversal on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center web site. You will see that your chances are over 80% that you will become pregnant within a year of having your tubes untied. These statistics are from my patients who have been followed up after their tubal reversals. If you would like assistance, contact Julia Smith, RN at JuliaS@tubal-reversal.net.
October 11th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
My partner and I have been planning to have a baby. We have been engaged for 2 years and I have children of my own but he doesn’t and he wants one and i want to do it now that I am only 26 yrs old and he is 23. We are both young and healthy. I know age has a lot to do with trying to get pregnant but I had a tubal ligation 6 years ago. My tubes were cut so do you think there is a possibility of me getting pregnant if I have a tubal reversal? Please answer my question. I’ve been looking information up and I think this is the greatest info I have found. We even thought of invitro but it’s too expensive. I appreciate your time and attention. Thank you, Iveth
September 27th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Absolutely, yes!
September 27th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Can a woman who is 43 have the reversal?
September 19th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
Myaliah – You did not include your email address! We do have a Prepayment Plan for reversing tied tubes. You can also send an email to Julia Smith RN for assistance and further information about tubal reversal. Her email address is JuliaS@tubal-reversal.net
September 19th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
I am mother of five wonderful children ages are from 18 years old to the baby who is 11 years old. I remarried two years ago and my husband don’t have any kids and we want to have had a new baby in the family, but 11 years ago I had a tube ligation procedure done and the doctors always tell me that i could not have any children. I know that i could still have kids – please help me if it possible. Also if you have a payment plan and how long does take before I could get pregnant. I am 34 years old. Thanks for everything I will be waiting for your email. Myaliah Garcia
July 25th, 2008 at 7:31 am
Dear Angela and Natoshia:
I am very happy to provide additional information about the reversal procedure and financing options.
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the only facility in the United States that is dedicated solely to the specialty of tubal reversal surgery. Dr. Gary Berger has performed over 7000 tubal ligation reversal procedures. The success of the procedure depends on several factors, including a woman’s age, the type of sterilization performed and the length of healthy tube remaining following surgery. If you already have a copy of the records from your procedure, you can fax them to us at 919-967-8637. Please include all of your contact information (phone & e-mail) when faxing your information. Fortunately, Dr. Berger is able to repair the tubes in 98% of situations, including those cases where the tubes have been clamped or cut and burned.
We offer three fee options for the reversal procedure:
1) Our standard fee is $6900. With this fee, you can schedule your appointment and hold a date with a $250 down payment. But the balance is due three weeks prior to the surgery date.
2) Our discounted fee is $5,900 and is due at the time of scheduling your surgery. In other words, if you called today to schedule for August or September, the full $5900 fee would be sent by tomorrow to get the discount.
3) Surgery can be scheduled with Dr. Monteith for a fee of $5400. This discounted fee is also due at the time you schedule your appointment.
We do not accept insurance as payment for surgical procedures. For patients interested in long-term payment arrangements, however, we offer a pre-payment plan or financing through MedChoice Financial. With the pre-payment option, patients can pre-pay the surgical fee without interest prior to the surgery date. To utilize this option, a non-refundable $250 fee is mailed to us at: Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, 109 Conner Drive, Suite 2200, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514. At that point, an account is opened in your name and payments of any amount are made as you are able — for as long as you wish. For the standard fee of $6900, you do not have to wait until the balance is paid to schedule surgery – you can schedule at any time with a $250 down payment. The balance is due at least three weeks prior to the surgery date. You may receive either of our discounted fees while using the pre-payment plan, but the balance must be paid in full prior to scheduling surgery. http://www.tubal-reversal.net/tubal_reversal_pre_payment.htm
Financing through MedChoice can be arranged by calling 800-358-8980 (choose Option 1) and using Identify Provider Id # 3867 or Dr. Gary Berger. You should receive an answer within minutes.
Please e-mail me at JuliaS@chfc.net if you would like more information.
Julia Smith RN
July 24th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
I would like information about the reversal because my tubes are clamped and how would i go about getting the procedure done. Is there financing available?
June 19th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
i would like info about the reversal and do you have financing available
May 12th, 2008 at 1:33 pm
This is wonderful information made available to the public in search of understanding what type of ligation procedure they have experienced. This is a great asset for women who’ve had ligations.
May 6th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Patients shouldn’t feel discouraged about the type of tubal ligation they have had. As has been stated, Dr. Berger is able to perform a tubal reversal on 98% of his patients. If there is question from a patient’s operative report or if there is no operative report available, a screening laparoscopy can be performed to attain information on the best approach for untying the tubes.
May 1st, 2008 at 11:46 am
Doctors often tell patient that their tubal ligations are irreversible. However, this is not true in most cases. Dr. Berger is able to reverse patients’ tubes in 98% of cases!!
April 30th, 2008 at 8:06 am
The DVD is an added touch to answer the question of how Dr. Berger performs the tubal reversal.
April 29th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
This is just one more way that those interested in untying the fallopian tubes can educate themselves prior to surgery.
April 28th, 2008 at 2:16 pm
The illustrations on our website really do help give patients a better understanding of the process tying and untying tubes.
April 28th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
Very nice, I just can’t say enough about Dr Berger’s commitment to patient education in the field of tubal untying.
April 28th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
This is a great way to familiarize yourself with the techniques used here at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. There are many ways to tie tubes. These are the ways, based on our statistics, that have proven to work best at untying tubes.
April 27th, 2008 at 8:24 pm
A clear concise introduction to untying tubes. It does not get any more straight forward or simpler than this.
April 27th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Information is the best gift that you can give anyone. Dr. Berger’s dedication to patient care begins even before they walk through the doors of his facility. Detailed information allows women to make the best choice for themselves and their families.
April 26th, 2008 at 7:03 pm
I know that our patients and potential patients wil find this information interesting, especially the video clip showing Dr. Berger performing a reversal. Many of the women I talk to feel confused about the type of sterilization they have had – or the difference between the techniques – and this blog will make that clearer.
April 26th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
[...] This summary is to help women who want to get their tubes untied. The first thing to know is what tying tubes actually means. It is not as simple as placing a string around the tube that can later be untied. Contrary to what some people think, tubes don’t become untied by themselves after a certain length of time. With this basic information about the fallopian tube and tubal ligation methods in mind, I will explain how reversal of tubal ligation is done in the next topic Tubal Reversal Blog – How to Get Tubes Untied: Reverse Tubal Ligation. [...]