First Successful Reversal of Adiana Sterilization
Posted On: Friday, October 9th, 2009
The tubal reversal doctors at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center performed the first reversal procedure after Adiana tubal sterilization on February 6, 2009. Today they report the success of the operation as confirmed by a positive pregnancy test submitted by the patient,Tina D., via her Pregnancy Report Form.
The Adiana Sterilization Method
The Adiana procedure uses radio frequency energy to block the fallopian tube in its interstitial segment within the uterine muscle. Adiana was approved for clinical use in the US in July 2009. During the procedure, the doctor inserts a device through the cervix and into the uterine cavity. A small insert is placed inside the opening of each tube and radio frequency energy is used to stimulate the formation of scar tissue within the narrow portion of the fallopian tube in the uterine muscle (the interstitial segment of the tube). The Adiana system is similar to the Essure sterilization method in being a non-surgical female sterilization method that can be performed as an office procedure to promote scarring and tubal blockage.
History of Tina’s Adiana Sterilization
Tina is 35 year old mother who had an Adiana tubal sterilization after the birth of her second child. She was 29 when she decided to participated in a clinical trial to test this new female sterilization procedure.
Like many other women who undergo tubal sterilization, Tina did not think she would ever want to become pregnant again. When her son died in a tragic accident, however, things changed suddenly for her and her family.
Tina was advised by her doctor that the Adiana procedure was permanent and could not be reversed as stated by the manufacturer of the device, and that the only treatment that could help her would be in vitro fertilization. However, because of her determination to find a way to have another baby naturally, she researched tubal reversal doctors on the internet and found out about Dr. Berger. Even knowing that this sterilization method had not ever been reversed previously, she decided to come to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for reversal surgery.
Assisted by Dr. Charles Monteith, Dr. Berger performed bilateral tubal implantation for Tina. Although this operative technique had not previously been used specifically for Adiana reversal, it has been successful in treating tubal blockage in the area of the tubes where the Adiana procedure had caused scarring of Tina’s fallopian tubes.
Significance of Adiana Tubal Reversal
This surgical procedure performed by Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith for Tina is another advancement in the field of reproductive surgery and infertility to come from Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Tubal ligation reversals have been performed for years, but the Adiana procedure, which is said to be non-reversible by the company that makes it, has not been successfully reversed before now.
Tubal reversal surgery is the best treatment for women who want to have more children, due to divorce, loss of a child or have just changed their mind, after a tubal sterilization. This advance in reproductive surgery allows women to be able to conceive naturally, after having the Adiana procedure. IVF is no longer the only option for women who have come to regret their tubal ligation and want to have another baby.
Monitoring Tina’s Early Pregnancy
Tina will plan to follow the recommendations for early pregnancy monitoring after tubal reversal described on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website. Since she is a member of the Tubal Reversal Message Board, she will be able to keep others informed about the progress of her pregnancy.
Submitted by Gary S. Berger, M.D.
Medical Director
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
Tracy Wheeler – Tubal block due to sterilization can be corrected in almost all cases. To get help with having this done, contact one of our tubal reversal nurses at (919) 968-4656.
January 11th, 2012 at 4:31 am I had what they said was a tubular block done after my 6 year old daughter was born. but ever since it was done my vagina it hurts and my periods are so heavy It ends up on my cloths and the bed and I have lost interest in sex as well. The doctors in Miss never told me that none of this would happen to me. I thought that it could be removed if it caused me problems but they will not give me a straight answer at all. can you tell me please if it can happen if they can be removed so I can have another baby.
I am so happy to hear that this is reversable! I too had the Adiana done-June of last year and now regret it! I want to have another baby and look forward to getting this procedure reversed.
Adiana Reversal is a Complete Success!
See our Adiana reversal testimonial for the first baby born after reversal of the Adiana tubal occlusion. Reversal performed at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center by Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith.
Congratulations to all!
Chikon
We do not perform experimental surgeries but we do have a tubal reversal pre-payment plan that many of our patients will utilize.
I gave birth to three beautiful daughters age 11, 9 and 8. But sadly my youngest daughter was taken from me right before her 8th birthday. I had my tubes tied the day she was born, before she passed, she had been asking for a baby brother since she was 4. I want more kids, but cannot afford the tubal reversal, because of my bills. Is there anyway that the doctor could use me as a experimental patient?