Comments on: Tubal Ligation Reversal After Age 40 | Introduction http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html Tubal ligation reversal by Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:08:33 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Tubal Ligation Reversal And Age: Patricia 46 | Tubal Reversal Blog http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-6127 Tubal Ligation Reversal And Age: Patricia 46 | Tubal Reversal Blog Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:49:44 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-6127 [...] dedicated to older women considering tubal reversal surgery. The first article of this series is Tubal Ligation Reversal After Age 40: Introduction.Stories About Tubal ReversalsOur Tubal Reversal Blog has many personal stories of patients who have [...] [...] dedicated to older women considering tubal reversal surgery. The first article of this series is Tubal Ligation Reversal After Age 40: Introduction.Stories About Tubal ReversalsOur Tubal Reversal Blog has many personal stories of patients who have [...]

]]> By: Charles Monteith MD http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-5629 Charles Monteith MD Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:20:10 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-5629 Angie Tubal ligation is possible. The procedure is very safe. It would not be financially wise to have a tubal ligation at the age of 51 because there is a very low chance of pregnancy. Either adoption or IVF with donor eggs would be the best approach. If you tried to become pregnant at the age of 51 the chance of pregnancy would be less than 1% and almost zero; however, if you underwent IVF with donor eggs the chance of pregnancy would be approximately 50%. A recent blog of ours discusses <a href="http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/dr-berger/on-tubal-reversal-ivf-or-sterilization-reversal.html">IVF success compared with tubal reversal surgery</a> with increasing patient age. Angie
Tubal ligation is possible. The procedure is very safe. It would not be financially wise to have a tubal ligation at the age of 51 because there is a very low chance of pregnancy. Either adoption or IVF with donor eggs would be the best approach. If you tried to become pregnant at the age of 51 the chance of pregnancy would be less than 1% and almost zero; however, if you underwent IVF with donor eggs the chance of pregnancy would be approximately 50%. A recent blog of ours discusses IVF success compared with tubal reversal surgery with increasing patient age.

]]> By: Angie http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-5626 Angie Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:25:36 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-5626 I am 51 and I have been married for 9 months to a younger man and we are looking into the possibility of having my <a href="http://www.tubal-reversal.net/tubes-untied.htm">tubal ligation reversed</a> to have a baby. My tubes have been tied for about 20 years. I want to know are there <a href="http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-reversal-after-40-risks.html">risks of tubal ligation</a>, would it be possible, would this be a wise choice, and would this work for us? I am 51 and I have been married for 9 months to a younger man and we are looking into the possibility of having my tubal ligation reversed to have a baby. My tubes have been tied for about 20 years. I want to know are there risks of tubal ligation, would it be possible, would this be a wise choice, and would this work for us?

]]> By: Charles Monteith MD http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4952 Charles Monteith MD Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:57:54 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4952 The answer is yes. Although, a natural pregnancy at 48 would be very rare (we did just have someone in our practice become pregnant at the age of 47)! IVF with donor eggs provides the highest success rate at close to 50%. Tubal ligation reversal is an option; however, the chance of a natural pregnancy after tubal ligation reversal at the age of 48 would be very low. The answer is yes. Although, a natural pregnancy at 48 would be very rare (we did just have someone in our practice become pregnant at the age of 47)!

IVF with donor eggs provides the highest success rate at close to 50%. Tubal ligation reversal is an option; however, the chance of a natural pregnancy after tubal ligation reversal at the age of 48 would be very low.

]]> By: brenda smith http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4951 brenda smith Thu, 23 Apr 2009 18:47:10 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4951 I am 48. Can I still have a baby? I got my tubes tied in 1982. I am 48. Can I still have a baby? I got my tubes tied in 1982.

]]> By: Dr. Berger http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4943 Dr. Berger Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:36:27 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4943 As long as you are having regular menstrual cycles and are ovulating, there is certainly a chance of being a mother again. Read this recent testimonial from one our our patients who just had her <a href="http://testimonials.tubal-reversal.net/2009/my-47th-birthday-present-808.html">TR baby at age 47</a>! Of course, the pregnancy rates for women in the forties is lower than for younger women, and since fertility continues to decline with increasing age, if you are interested in having your tubes repaired, I suggest contacting our Nurse Administrator - Julia Smith, RN - for assistance without delay. She can be reached at her email address: julias@tubal-reversal.net or by telephone at (919) 656-8204. If you call, please remember there is a 5 hour difference in our time zones. As long as you are having regular menstrual cycles and are ovulating, there is certainly a chance of being a mother again. Read this recent testimonial from one our our patients who just had her TR baby at age 47! Of course, the pregnancy rates for women in the forties is lower than for younger women, and since fertility continues to decline with increasing age, if you are interested in having your tubes repaired, I suggest contacting our Nurse Administrator – Julia Smith, RN – for assistance without delay. She can be reached at her email address: julias@tubal-reversal.net or by telephone at (919) 656-8204. If you call, please remember there is a 5 hour difference in our time zones.

]]> By: Kim heaphy http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4940 Kim heaphy Wed, 22 Apr 2009 05:54:35 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4940 I am 42 and strongly desire another baby. I attended the S.O.F.T. clinic in London Ont and was told by the Dr. I was not a good candidate for the reversal surgery because my tubes were cauterised after being cut. He told us the electic current destroys most of the tube. I have 3 beautiful children age 9, 6 and 2 and thought that i would be happy with just the 3. My husband is not sure if he wants to have another because he is convinced we are too old and because we both are police officers and work shift work another baby may be too hard. I was in my 30's when i conceived all of my children; because I was older when I had them would that meen i may beable to conceive at 42 if i had the surgery. I really want to have it done. I had a c-section with my son (not anticipated) and the idea of having my tubes done was jokingly brought up. I had no idea there were different types you could have done and was never told this. I also did not research it either since I had 2 normal deliveries in the past. I still have my period every month at almost the same time. Do I have a chance of being a mother again. I am 42 and strongly desire another baby. I attended the S.O.F.T. clinic in London Ont and was told by the Dr. I was not a good candidate for the reversal surgery because my tubes were cauterised after being cut. He told us the electic current destroys most of the tube. I have 3 beautiful children age 9, 6 and 2 and thought that i would be happy with just the 3. My husband is not sure if he wants to have another because he is convinced we are too old and because we both are police officers and work shift work another baby may be too hard. I was in my 30’s when i conceived all of my children; because I was older when I had them would that meen i may beable to conceive at 42 if i had the surgery. I really want to have it done. I had a c-section with my son (not anticipated) and the idea of having my tubes done was jokingly brought up. I had no idea there were different types you could have done and was never told this. I also did not research it either since I had 2 normal deliveries in the past. I still have my period every month at almost the same time. Do I have a chance of being a mother again.

]]> By: yvonne rivera http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4846 yvonne rivera Wed, 08 Apr 2009 21:55:17 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4846 I am looking information about untying my tubes. I will plan this operation in five or six years. I will love to do this kind of operation so my partner could be happy with me for life time. Thank you. I am looking information about untying my tubes. I will plan this operation in five or six years. I will love to do this kind of operation so my partner could be happy with me for life time. Thank you.

]]> By: rhonda shaird http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4653 rhonda shaird Fri, 20 Mar 2009 04:51:34 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4653 I'm 40 and my fiancee is 38 and never had kids. Please tell me it's not to late. Thank you. I’m 40 and my fiancee is 38 and never had kids. Please tell me it’s not to late. Thank you.

]]> By: Tubal Ligation Reversal: Georgia Peach Crosses Over http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4639 Tubal Ligation Reversal: Georgia Peach Crosses Over Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:01:21 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4639 [...] We are also running a parallel series written by the tubal reversal doctors of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. The current series looks at alternatives for having children after a tubal ligation procedure and has special focus on alternatives for women over the age of 40. The first article in the medical series is Tubal Ligation Reversal After Age 40 | Introduction. [...] [...] We are also running a parallel series written by the tubal reversal doctors of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. The current series looks at alternatives for having children after a tubal ligation procedure and has special focus on alternatives for women over the age of 40. The first article in the medical series is Tubal Ligation Reversal After Age 40 | Introduction. [...]

]]> By: Tubal Ligation Reversal vs. IVF: Age And Pregnancy Success http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4584 Tubal Ligation Reversal vs. IVF: Age And Pregnancy Success Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:26:54 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4584 [...] The first and subsequent articles of our series is  Tubal Ligation Reversal After Age 40 | Introduction. [...] [...] The first and subsequent articles of our series is  Tubal Ligation Reversal After Age 40 | Introduction. [...]

]]> By: Tubal Reversal After 40 - IVF Benefits | Tubal Reversal Blog http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4391 Tubal Reversal After 40 - IVF Benefits | Tubal Reversal Blog Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:06:20 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4391 [...] The first article of this series is Tubal Ligation Reversal After the Age of 40|Introduction. [...] [...] The first article of this series is Tubal Ligation Reversal After the Age of 40|Introduction. [...]

]]> By: Tubal Ligation Reversal After 40 | Tubal Reversal Process | Tubal Reversal Blog http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4347 Tubal Ligation Reversal After 40 | Tubal Reversal Process | Tubal Reversal Blog Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:06:07 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4347 [...] The previous article describes the risk of having a tubal reversal surgery and the first article of our series is  Tubal Ligation Reversal After the Age 40 | Introduction. [...] [...] The previous article describes the risk of having a tubal reversal surgery and the first article of our series is  Tubal Ligation Reversal After the Age 40 | Introduction. [...]

]]> By: Tubal Reversal After 40 | Risks | Tubal Reversal Blog http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4346 Tubal Reversal After 40 | Risks | Tubal Reversal Blog Thu, 12 Feb 2009 23:03:47 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4346 [...] The first of the series is Tubal Ligation Reversal After 40 | Introduction. [...] [...] The first of the series is Tubal Ligation Reversal After 40 | Introduction. [...]

]]> By: Tubal Reversal After 40 - Benefits | Tubal Reversal Blog http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4302 Tubal Reversal After 40 - Benefits | Tubal Reversal Blog Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:45:34 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4302 [...] The first of the series is Tubal Ligation Reversal After Age 40| Introduction. [...] [...] The first of the series is Tubal Ligation Reversal After Age 40| Introduction. [...]

]]> By: Charles Monteith MD http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4245 Charles Monteith MD Sun, 01 Feb 2009 15:55:57 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4245 We have patients who come from other countries with regularity. It is easier than it seems- essentially the cost of a plane ticket. Many patients can fly to us with a cheaper airfare than some patients who come to us from Alaska, California, or Hawaii! We have patients who come from other countries with regularity. It is easier than it seems- essentially the cost of a plane ticket. Many patients can fly to us with a cheaper airfare than some patients who come to us from Alaska, California, or Hawaii!

]]> By: resty http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4236 resty Sun, 01 Feb 2009 10:14:51 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4236 I am glad to know that you are there for us for who hope seems lost. How could we access you owing to the fact that we live in Uganda ,Africa with limited services yet suffering from this infirmity of tubal blockage? Please help me , I am desperate. I am glad to know that you are there for us for who hope seems lost. How could we access you owing to the fact that we live in Uganda ,Africa with limited services yet suffering from this infirmity of tubal blockage? Please help me , I am desperate.

]]> By: Brenna RN http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4077 Brenna RN Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:48:57 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4077 It is so important to be able to make a well informed decision regarding one's health and to understand both the risks and benefits of surgery. I look forward to reading all the articles in the series! What a wonderful topic to discuss Dr. Monteith! It is so important to be able to make a well informed decision regarding one’s health and to understand both the risks and benefits of surgery. I look forward to reading all the articles in the series! What a wonderful topic to discuss Dr. Monteith!

]]> By: Kathy http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4075 Kathy Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:50:53 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4075 Thank you, Dr. Monteith, for addressing this tubal reversal issue. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has seen more patients 40 and over come to us for tubal reversal. For prospective patients in this age group considering tubal reversal, they will be more informed to make a decision. Thank you, Dr. Monteith, for addressing this tubal reversal issue. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has seen more patients 40 and over come to us for tubal reversal. For prospective patients in this age group considering tubal reversal, they will be more informed to make a decision.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4040 Anonymous Tue, 27 Jan 2009 12:34:05 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4040 Dr Monteith this will be a great series of articles. I am sure that this will help alot of women with their own research. I am also looking foward to reading all of the articles. Dr Monteith this will be a great series of articles. I am sure that this will help alot of women with their own research. I am also looking foward to reading all of the articles.

]]> By: Pamela Mills CRNA http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4031 Pamela Mills CRNA Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:33:51 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4031 This is such a good topic. It seems that more and more we are seeing ladies over the age of forty who come to us for tubal ligation reversal. They come to us with their own specific questions . In this blog, Dr Monteith begins to answer these questions. Thank you Dr Monteith. This is such a good topic. It seems that more and more we are seeing ladies over the age of forty who come to us for tubal ligation reversal. They come to us with their own specific questions . In this blog, Dr Monteith begins to answer these questions. Thank you Dr Monteith.

]]> By: Dr. Berger http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4030 Dr. Berger Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:23:14 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4030 An ovulation predictor kit (OPK) can be purchased at any pharmacy. If you would like assistance in having your tubes untied, call a Tubal Reversal Nurse at (919) 968-4656. An ovulation predictor kit (OPK) can be purchased at any pharmacy. If you would like assistance in having your tubes untied, call a Tubal Reversal Nurse at (919) 968-4656.

]]> By: AS A NEW BRIDE TO A CHILDLESS HUSBAND...... http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-4026 AS A NEW BRIDE TO A CHILDLESS HUSBAND...... Tue, 27 Jan 2009 09:24:38 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-4026 I have had 4 children and would like to have one more for him as I know he would be a great father. He just never got the chance to father a child. Can I tell if I am still ovulating It has been over 19 years since I had my tubes tide. They just tied my tubes; they didn’t burn them. Can I buy ovulating kit at the store? I have had 4 children and would like to have one more for him as I know he would be a great father. He just never got the chance to father a child. Can I tell if I am still ovulating It has been over 19 years since I had my tubes tide. They just tied my tubes; they didn’t burn them. Can I buy ovulating kit at the store?

]]> By: Charles Monteith MD http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-3991 Charles Monteith MD Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:49:52 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-3991 Thank you for your comment Phyllis and this is just what we are trying to do. We have close to 20 articles- so hang in there with us because some may not seem so encouraging but in the end you should have a good idea of what to expect. Thank you for your comment Phyllis and this is just what we are trying to do. We have close to 20 articles- so hang in there with us because some may not seem so encouraging but in the end you should have a good idea of what to expect.

]]> By: Phyllis Baker http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-3989 Phyllis Baker Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:31:17 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-3989 I'm looking forward to having more information related to women like myself over 40 who have a desire for another child.It can be a little scary and overwhelming hearing all of the reason why we shouldn't.It will be nice to hear the PROS along with the cons..just the straight facts so that we can make an informed decision. I’m looking forward to having more information related to women like myself over 40 who have a desire for another child.It can be a little scary and overwhelming hearing all of the reason why we shouldn’t.It will be nice to hear the PROS along with the cons..just the straight facts so that we can make an informed decision.

]]> By: Stephanie Duncan http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-3978 Stephanie Duncan Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:59:46 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-3978 Thanks for sharing this information. I'm sure woman 40 and older will be interested in knowing that tubal reversal surgery has a higher success rate than the alternative IVF in this age category. Thanks for sharing this information. I’m sure woman 40 and older will be interested in knowing that tubal reversal surgery has a higher success rate than the alternative IVF in this age category.

]]> By: Sally,RN http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-3972 Sally,RN Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:53:52 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-3972 This information should be of real interest to our patients over 40 who are contemplating all of their options to have another child. Education is key to making this important decision. Dr. Monteith always writes a thought provoking and educational blog. This information should be of real interest to our patients over 40 who are contemplating all of their options to have another child. Education is key to making this important decision. Dr. Monteith always writes a thought provoking and educational blog.

]]> By: Ericka http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-3971 Ericka Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:35:33 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-3971 I will also look forward to the information! It's a wonderful tool to have and I am certain that the viewers will gain a lot of useful information, to assist in their decision to have a tubal reversal. I will also look forward to the information! It’s a wonderful tool to have and I am certain that the viewers will gain a lot of useful information, to assist in their decision to have a tubal reversal.

]]> By: Carol http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2009/tubal-ligation-reversal/tubal-ligation-reversal-after-age-40-introduction.html/comment-page-1#comment-3966 Carol Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:54:44 +0000 http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/?p=1527#comment-3966 I think it is a great idea to provide this information to us more "mature" moms! I think it will be good to discuss hormone levels as they change over 40, what additional fertility tests a woman over 40 may want to get and what those levels should be and mean. There are many options including medications available to help a woman with higher or slightly abnormal levels, but it would be good to know this going into the TTC journey! I look forward to your information! Carol (42) DH (29) DS (21,18,15,13) TR 4/14/08 HSG 1/19/09 - both open Still TTC! I think it is a great idea to provide this information to us more “mature” moms! I think it will be good to discuss hormone levels as they change over 40, what additional fertility tests a woman over 40 may want to get and what those levels should be and mean. There are many options including medications available to help a woman with higher or slightly abnormal levels, but it would be good to know this going into the TTC journey! I look forward to your information!
Carol (42)
DH (29)
DS (21,18,15,13)
TR 4/14/08
HSG 1/19/09 – both open
Still TTC!

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