Comments on: IVF vs. Tubal Ligation Reversal

By: Dr. Berger

Dr. Berger — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:14:38 +0000

M - Women who want more children have the option of ivf or tubal ligation reversal. In most cases, tubal ligation reversal will be more successful, while IVF will be more expensive. Read the comparison between ivf and tubal reversal.

By: m

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 03:47:28 +0000

I am 25 and have had two c-sections and tubal ligation and now I realize that I want more children. I was wondering if ivf would be more for me than having tubal reversal.

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 02:18:29 +0000

Tonja T
We have had many women have a tubal reversal with us and their partners have a vasectomy reversal with a urologist. It is harder to become pregnant after the age of 40 but pregnancy is always possible as long as you are having regular periods. Vasectomy reversal is common and can be performed by any local urologist.

By: Tonja T

Tonja T — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:20:03 +0000

At 41 I would have never thought about having another child but now I’m in that situation. My new husband and I would like to have a baby and I’ve been reading on what would be best the IVF or tubal reversal. Is it even possible for me to become pregnant at my age after having my tubes tied 16 years ago? Also, to add to the complications my husband, age 45, had a vasectomy 15 years ago,so what are our chances if any at all? How can I know if my eggs are still healthy? Any recommendations of a Doctor for a vasectomy reversal?

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 03:50:20 +0000

Sammy Many patients ask us this question. Tubal ligation reversal is, on average, 70% successful and costs $5400-5900 currently at our facility. IVF is, on average 35% successful and costs between $9,000-$12,000. Make sure you read our blogs on risks of tubal reversal and risks of IVF. You should send us your operative report from your tubal ligation and we can give you a better idea.

By: Sammy

Sammy — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 02:57:28 +0000

I’m 36 years old and have two children of my own boy (16.5) and girl (13). I had my tubes tied when I was married to my previous husband. Now I’m married again. My husband has one child from a previous marriage also. We don’t have any children together. I don’t know which procedure I had done but it was done immediately after I had my 2nd child. When I spoke with my doctor 2 yrs. ago about this he suggested I have IVF and stated that was the most logical choice for me since I only wanted one more child. I didn’t have any problems conceiving or during my pregnancies. What is my best option?

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:31:01 +0000

Lashunda
IVF is 35% successful per each try. Each try costs $9,000-12,000. Sex selection sounds easy but it is technically difficult and will significant add to the cost of IVF. Tubal reversal is on average 70% successful. Tubal reversal costs at our center $5400-$5900. With tubal ligation you can become pregnant as many times as you would like.

By: lashunda c

lashunda c — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:59:40 +0000

I am 32yearrs old and my husband and I want to have more children. I got my tubal ligation in 2003.We have gone back and forth between IVF or tubal reversal.The only reason why we would do IVF is to pick the sex of the baby.Which one would be better? I do not have any medical problems. Please help. Does the sex selection really work?

By: Dr. Berger

Dr. Berger — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:59:31 +0000

TERRI – We have had several couples where both tubal reversals and vasectomy reversals were performed who now have children together. At age 33, the chances should be good.

By: Terri

Terri — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 01:26:11 +0000

I’m 33 years old and have three children. They were easy healthy pregnancies, labors (all 3 induced), and deliveries. I’ve had my tubes tied for almost 8 years. My new husband has two children and he had a vasectomy 5 years ago. We have children that belong to each of us, but we want to have a child between us (kinda like a your, mine, and ours thing). What are the chances of getting pregnant if we both get untied?

By: Dr. Berger

Dr. Berger — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:49:02 +0000

JACQUELINE – As long as you are having regular menstrual cycles and ovulating, it is feasible to have a tubal reversal. You can get specific information by calling a tubal reversal nurse at (919) 968-4656.

By: Jacqueline

Jacqueline — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:33:58 +0000

I just turned 41 and had my tubes tied for about 11 years. I don’t know what procedure was done. I have had 4 pregnancies; the 1st was a miscarriage. The 2nd I had to take progesterone. All babies were very big and required c-sections. I am overweight but otherwise healthy. I became pregnant very easily. What is the feasibility of tubal reversal?

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Fri, 29 May 2009 23:41:49 +0000

Maureen
Contact our office and send us your medical records. I have some specific questions about your medical situation. After we evaluate your records and answer some basic questions about the nature of your medical situation and reasons behind your infertility then we may be able to offer some help.

By: maureen katzel

maureen katzel — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:53:18 +0000

I have had a couple cycles of IVF done in the past. I am 27 yrs old and got pregnant with IVF but miscarried shortly after. Doctors have told me IVF is the best option for me because they think scar tissue is blocking my tubes, plus they are afraid about clearing my tubes because they think I may have scar tissue throughout my insides. I had surgery when I was a baby and had all my large intestine and part of my small intestine taken out, so they think scar tissue built up in my tubes and everywhere else. I am out of options and am running out of money to try to have a baby. I would greatly appreciate some info, thank you. I do live in North Carolina.

By: Dr. Berger

Dr. Berger — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:11:23 +0000

SARAH – The information that you have been told is not correct. It does not matter how long the tubes have been tied. The only effect this has on becoming pregnant is the difference in your age since fertility and pregnancy are related to a woman’s age. You can see the pregnancy rates after tubal ligation reversal for women in different age categories here.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:14:33 +0000

I have had my tubes tied for 9 years and from what I read it is the best way to have had them done for sucess in the reversal. I have been told though after having your tubes tied for that long it will be impossible to concieve. Is this true I am planning on getting a reversal next year but afraid that what I have been told I will never get pregnant again

By: Dr. Berger

Dr. Berger — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:01:36 +0000

Although possible, at age 49 the chances of having more children are very slight because of the natural decline in fertility as women age. At your age, donor egg IVF is the best treatment option.

By: carmen

carmen — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:57:03 +0000

I am 49 I have tubal ligation 18 years ago I have a partner in my life for 16 years that don’t have any childrens he wants to have childrens would that be possible at my age to have tubal reversal and get pregnant.or is that too risky.

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By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:03:01 +0000

Jane
In general, tubal ligation reversal is more successful in obtaining pregnancy than IVF. You should send us your records and we can give you a more precise answer.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 04:49:44 +0000

hi,im jane a 33 years old filipina.i had 5 kids from my previous marriage and had tubal ligation at the age of 25…now im with a new partner and planning to have a kid of our own next year,is there a possibility for me to undergo reverse tuballigation and get pregnant?about my lifestyle i not smoke and drink,i do always go mountain hiking and do exercise,im 5 ft tall and 50 kilos.hope someone can say a good advice ….

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By: Vickie S

Vickie S — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:02:16 +0000

I had IVF on Oct. 20 2008 it failed. now I wish I had tubal reversal. I was thinking at my young age “42″ IVF would be the way to go. I went to Jordan because the cost was around $2,500.00 here in the states it’s $12,500.00. but my trip to Jordan after tickets, room, food and IVF I didn’t end up saving anything. now I’m out of a lot of money and thinking to try tubal reversal. please someone with a clear mine help me decide. V

By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:14:30 +0000

Monica
You would be a candidate for tubal reversal. To be sure, send us your operative report from your surgery and your HSG. If your tubes do have some pre-existing damage this would possibly increase your chances of having an ectopic pregnancy after ligation reversal but you would have a chance to become pregnant naturally that you do not have now.

Can you give me a timeline of what happened and in what order? Pregnancies, ectopic, surgery, HSG, tubal ligation and IVF?

By: Monica

Monica — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 17:57:07 +0000

I have two children from a previous marriage. I also had two ectopic pregnancies. I had the metho shot for the first and then surgery for the second. When the Dr. did the surgery, he said I was very lucky to have the child I had and that he didn’t think I could conceive naturally again.
I had 3 pregnancies in the uterus. (One resulted in m/c). The 3 pregnancies were the month immediately following an Hysterosalpingogram…
I had my tubes tied after my second child, but have since remarried. Had one unsuccessful try at IVF.
Would I be a candidate for tubal reversal?

By: MARICEL ROMAN

MARICEL ROMAN — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:05:02 +0000

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By: Charles Monteith MD

Charles Monteith MD — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:26:17 +0000

It is possible to become pregnant after reversal at age 41. Your partner would have to have a vasectomy reversal and you would have to have a tubal reversal. You can see our statistics on our web page. Your situation is unique. You should email me for more advice.

By: Lisa, Kansas

Lisa, Kansas — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:41:07 +0000

At 41 I would have never thought about having another child but now I’m in that situation. My new spouse and I would like to have a baby and I’ve been reading on what would be best the IVF or The Tubal Reversal – I’m like Brigite in MO – is it even possible for me to become pregnant at my age after having my tubes tied 10 years ago? Also, to add to the complications my new spouse has had a vasextomy so what are our chances if any at all?

By: Brigitte,Mo.

Brigitte,Mo. — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:12:00 +0000

Ok I’m very scared because I’m getting confused about which one to have done the IVF or Tubal Reversal.
I’m 42 years old I have different doctors telling me different things.All I want is the truth,is it even possible at my age?The tubal reversal is more what I was looking to have done,but again doctors tell me at my age the IVF is better.
I have this one doctor here in Missouri that wants to do a egg check should I?
All my test and husbands test have came back normal.
So please help if anyone really knows the answer.
Thank You;

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:44:48 +0000

Information is such an important tool, especially when making an important decision like preparing one’s body to be pregnant again. Thank you, Dr. Monteith, for your comparative article.

By: Davina

Davina — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 22:34:23 +0000

I have thought about this alot ova the years….Dr. Berger will u still be around in 2011?

By: Stephanie Duncan

Stephanie Duncan — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:11:23 +0000

If you want more children after having a tubal ligation there are two choices-IVF or tubal reversal surgery. Many patients tell us their local doctors try to push them toward IVF. As pointed out, IVF is more expensive and is a one shot deal. We encourage women to research both options and ask questions about cost, chances of pregnancy and what the procedures entail. I think most women would agree that tubal reversal surgery is the better option.

By: Matt Murphy ST

Matt Murphy ST — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:24:32 +0000

Tubal ligation reversal is definitely the better option for most couples looking to get pregnant again. Dr. Berger has made tubal ligation reversal even more effiective and and less traumatic through his 20 years of perfecting his technique and devoting himself to bettering this surgery.

By: Jan Hoyle RN

Jan Hoyle RN — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:44:25 +0000

This is an excellent discussion of tubal reversal and comparison with IVF. Women looking for answers regarding childbirth following tubal ligation will be grateful for the clear explanation. Thanks to Dr. Monteith.

By: Pamela Mills CRNA

Pamela Mills CRNA — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:46:30 +0000

This is a great topic, thanks Dr Monteith.
I hear this discussed by our patients so frequently when telling their story of how they arrived at the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. It is clear that they have weighed the IVF option and have decided that tubal reversal was the BEST choice for them.

By: Sally Muncy RN

Sally Muncy RN — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:52:39 +0000

Anyone who is serious about conceiving a child after tubal ligation must educate themselves about tubal reversal and IVF. The facts speak for themselves. Most women prefer to become pregnant naturally rather than undergo the alternative of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Tubal reversal performed by Dr. Berger is simpler, less expensive, and has higher pregnancy and birth rates than IVF.

By: Rhonda Brown RN

Rhonda Brown RN — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:35:20 +0000

I think that this information will help women see that tubal reversal surgery is a great option for women who wish to conceive a child on their own more than just once. So many times women are told that their best chances for pregnancy is to undergo IVF but as one can see, tubal reversal surgery is the better option for most women.