Can Cut Tied and Burned Tubes be Reversed? Common Myths About Tied Tubes
Posted On: Sunday, August 8th, 2010
As a former general ob/gyn, I was frequently asked, “Doc, please cut, tie, and burn my tubes!”
Many times this request was followed by the statement, “And you can throw them away when you are done!” Very often this was an emphatic request as I was counseling them about tubal ligation.
Since becoming a tubal reversal expert, I now see what often happens after tubes are tied and I am now frequently asked,
“Can cut, tied, and burned tubes be reversed?”
Cut Tied and Burnt Tubes: What it means?
In the past, many patients asked me to cut, tie, and burn their tubes. Now was this always done as they requested and in that order? The answer is no.
When patients ask for permanent sterilization (to have their tubes tied), the majority of patients have a very limited understanding of all the surgical procedures to block fallopian tubes. Many patients were just asking me to make it so they never became unintentionally pregnant again. The words ‘cut, tie, and burnt’ is a lay person’s phrase telling me to do everything conceivably known to prevent a future, unwanted pregnancy.
Very often when a doctor tells a patient, ” I cut, tied, and burned your tubes. You should never be able to get pregnant again.”, then they are just responding to a lay person’s request by using lay person’s language to tell them they did everything possible to prevent pregnancy and avoid a tubal ligation failure.
Burned, Tied and Cut Tubes: How is it done?
Fallopian tubes are occasionally burned (coagulated) to close them; however, tubes are never just tied and never just cut because this would not work very well and the chance of failure would be higher.
Tubal clips and tubal rings close off the tube and cause the tubes to heal closed. Clips and rings do not come undone. They can be inappropriately placed, but they do not come undone. They may slip off the tube, but the tube has healed closed by the time this occurs.
Coagulation, more commonly known as ‘burning’, causes the tubes to heal close as well. Any tube that is simply cut will bleed and can cause a complication. When a doctor cuts a tube they will always place a suture around the cut ends. This is where the phrase to ‘tie tubes’ comes from. The ‘tying of the fallopian tube’  is done only to prevent the cut tube from bleeding and also to accelerate the tube healing closed. Tied tubes can not simply be tied to cause blockage.
Can Tubes Regrow, Can Tubes Reconnect, Can Tubes Come Undone?
Tubes can not reattach, they can not reconnect, nor can they regrow. Tubes will never come undone without a surgeon repairing them. Tubes can heal incompletely with a fistula, but they will never reconnect by themselves. A fistula is when the end of the tube heals mostly closed but leaves a very small opening. This small opening can result in a pregnancy. Don’t count on this type of tubal failure if you want to become pregnant because many of these pregnancies will be ectopic (tubal) pregnancies.
Are Clipped, Tied And Cut Tubes Reversible?
If cut, tied and burned tubes are reversible then clipped, tied and cut tubes are also reversible. Most tubes which have been clipped, tied, and cut (and even burned) are reversible. To be more certain, women should obtain their operative reports for their tubal reversal specialists to review.
The only tubes that can not be reversed are those that have been thrown in the trash!
If you understand that throwing fallopian tubes into the trash is a ridiculous concept then you should now understand we often use the short cuts of lay person’s language to convey simple understandings of complex ideas.
Most tubes whether cut, tied, burnt, burned, or burnt can be reversed; however, if they were thrown in the trash then you are majorly out of luck!
Contact the reversal staff of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for more information about tubal ligation reversal.
Submitted by Dr. Charles Monteith
August 9th, 2010 at 9:23 am
When I had my tubal ligation I asked the Doctor to burn, cut tie spit on them and even stomp on them. I really never thought I would want more children. I was in an abusive relationship with two children. Thank god Dr.Berger was able to repair my tubes! I have 4.5 on one side and 7 on the other. Thank you Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for what you all do.
August 9th, 2010 at 3:53 pm
Dr. Monteith, thanks for using the lay person’s language to explain! I’m sure many woman will find this information useful and reassuring.
August 11th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Oh my word that is so great to hear. I was in certain situations also and this information is very helpful. I always knew I wanted more but my family suggested I get the lay person language and I have regretted it so think long and hard about tubaligation. You never know what might happen in the future.
August 17th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
With cut,tied, and burned tubes is it possible to get pregnant? What kind of litigation case would I have with the former Doctor I had about not wanting to get pregnant, if I am pregnant?
August 18th, 2010 at 6:23 am
Tubal ligation failure and pregnancy is always possible. You would have to speak with an attorney about questions related to litigation.
August 25th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
I’m so happy to know that I can possibly get a reversal. For 6 years now I’ve had my tubes tied, clipped, & burnt as I was told at least by my doctor. Since four years ago now I’ve been trying to find out if a reversal can actually be done. & now finally my question has been answered. Everyone was telling me the same story even my doctor. That once you tie, clip, & burn them, they’re permanant & cannot in no kind of way be reversed. Thanks for the information. Me and my husband is surely gonna call for more information about having this procedure. Thanks again!
September 25th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
I had a tubal ligation in 2003 and I am planning to have a tubal reversal. I am 42 years old, my understanding is that the older you get the less chance you can become pregnant. I would like to know if any women that have had a tubal reversal at my age or the age of 43 has become pregnant successfully.
September 25th, 2010 at 6:50 pm
Alicia
Please look at our pregnancy reports and you will see the ages of women who have become pregnant and their type of tubal ligations.
October 2nd, 2010 at 3:07 pm
I’m 34 and had my tubes cut, tied, and burned. I have four kids know and thinking hard about another kid, but i was told I can’t have them reversed. Thanks for all the information. Will be calling your office soon.
October 22nd, 2010 at 11:13 am
I am a 41 year old woman with five children. My last child who is now eight resulted in a tubal ligation after. I have since divorced, remarried, and wish to conceive again, does blue cross blue shield pay for this, and what are my chances.
October 22nd, 2010 at 4:41 pm
Tammy Clay – At age 41, the tubal reversal success rate or chances of pregnancy after tubal reversal are about 1 in 3. This is the similar to the natural fertility rate in the general population. You would have to check your insurance policy to see if it reimburses for tubotubal anastomosis. Most insurance companies do not.
November 22nd, 2010 at 6:43 am
My tubes have been burnt clipped and tied but i want another child it has been 12 years do i stand a chance
November 22nd, 2010 at 6:52 am
Cindy – You can have a tubal reversal after the tubes have been burned, clipped, and tied. These are shown under the category of “coagulation” on the pregnancy statistics page that shows the pregnancy rates after tubal reversal among our patients.
December 19th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
now i’ve found the love of my life and since i got my tubes tied,cut,and burnt i thought i can never have a kid thanx and u all will be hearing from me and my husband.
December 19th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
In what year did doctor’s stop burning tubes? Someone told me it was before the 90′s?
December 19th, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Melandy – Most doctors stopped using monopolar coagulation for burning tubes by the early 1990s. Many still use the bipolar method of tubal cauterization.
December 22nd, 2010 at 5:55 am
i was wanting to have another baby with my husbend and i had my tubes cut and burn and i saw this my question is if you can reverse it how much will it cost i got my tubes done in 2008 and had problems ever since then it been only to years but i regret having a tubal ligation.
December 22nd, 2010 at 6:54 am
Read the page on tubal reversal cost – this will answer your question.
January 12th, 2011 at 3:13 pm
I had a tubal ligation in April 2007 which I regret. I just found out last week, after my 2nd miscarriage, that the one the doctor did was called a Cauterization. I had my first miscarriage on July 14, 2010, and my second on December 26, 2010. I now have a wonderful man in my life and we are really wanting more children. Since I am getting pregnant, do you think if I would be able to have a tubal reversal and do you think it would be successful?
January 12th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
Sorry, but I am not sure if it is called Cautirization or coagulated. The doctor told me mine is where they cut, tied, and burnt them. He said I only have small “nubs” on my ovary and on my uterus. Hope that helps define the one that was done. I also forgot to mention that I am 33 years old.
They told me there should be no way I am getting pregnant. Is it possible to have a normal pregnacy since I am able to get pregnant? I’m not sure how all of this works. I am heartbroken, and would love to have more children. Thank you.
January 12th, 2011 at 5:46 pm
Tammy M – Has your doctor documented the miscarriages and that they were in the uterus? If so, you won’t need a tubal reversal but you may need evaluation and treatment for recurrent miscarriage. I would recommend starting by having a hysterosalpingogram (HSG) to find out if one or both tubes are actually open.
January 12th, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Thank you. The first miscarriage they told me I was only a few weeks and too early to a sac or anything. Then I miscarried. The second one they told me I was 5 weeks and didn’t see anything on ultrasound, and miscarried before they did another ultrasound. So, I am not sure where it was. I will talk to my doctor about the HSG and go from there.
Again, Thank you so much for you help and for responding. **This is what gives me hope.
January 12th, 2011 at 9:50 pm
Tammy M – It sounds as if neither pregnancy was confirmed to be in the uterus, so it is not clear if these were uterine or ectopic pregnancies. I do think that an HSG is the next step for you. If your tubes are not shown to be open, it is possible that you have a fistula or abnormal opening in one of the tubes after your tubal ligation. In this case, if you do want to become pregnant again, it would be best to have a tubal reversal procedure. You can have the radiologist send your HSG images to me to examine if you wish.
January 17th, 2011 at 12:30 pm
This really is great news! I too had my tubes “tied” after my fourth child. My now ex husband and I decided it was the best choice for us. I am now in a relationship with an amazing man who has no children. We are both very pleased to hear that it is possible for us to have a child together! Thank you for giving us a better understanding of how this works and for giving us hope of a child together.
February 22nd, 2011 at 1:47 pm
I wanted to update you and let you know that I am scheduled for an HSG on Tuesday, May 01, 2011. I have asked my doctor to forward the images to you. Once you get it, could you please mail me a form of your findings and what you think is best for me as far as reversal, if it can be repaired, etc.? Is there an email address I can contact you with just to send you my information? Thanks Dr. Berger!! I am so glad I decided to contact you here, you have pointed me in the right direction. I want to have more children, and with your help, I may be able to do so…Again, Thank You!!
February 22nd, 2011 at 1:55 pm
Tammy M. – You can send me your information to my email address: DrBerger@tubal-reversal.net – this is essential for me to be able to get back in touch with you once your HSG images arrive here.
February 27th, 2011 at 9:29 am
Hello I am 41 years old with 4 children. I had my tubes cut and burned right after my last child which was three years ago. My partner and I are wanting more children however I am unsure of the possibilities. Intially the doctor was suppose to clip my tubes but due to dilation had to cut them. Is there a chance that this can be reversed? What is the rate of succesful pregnancies in an otherwise healthy female.
February 27th, 2011 at 9:56 am
Tina – You can see the tubal reversal success rates for women by age category and method of tubal ligation at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Click on the “Pregnancy Statistics” link on the left side of the page.
March 14th, 2011 at 9:37 am
Dr. Berger I have my tubes cut and burn 13 years ago. I recently had an failed cycle of IVF. All of my testing was perfect. I just turned 37 years old. I have 3 kids from my previous marriage but remarried and husband and I want to have a child. Is tubal reversal possible?
March 14th, 2011 at 11:17 am
Dee
Failed IVF cycles do occur. On average IVF is about 35% successful with each try. If you have tubal reversal your chances of success after tubal reversal would be about 64%.
March 27th, 2011 at 9:28 pm
I had my tubes cut in 1994. I am 35 and feb 27 2011 I got my tubes fix can i get pregnant still I am still hurting i dont know if they came untide ?
March 27th, 2011 at 9:35 pm
Jessica
Many people ask us can tubes come untied?
The answer is no and the best way to have a baby naturally after a tubal ligation is to have a tubal reversal procedure.
March 28th, 2011 at 4:42 pm
Hello, I’m so happy to read everything on here. How much would everything come out to be with no insurance?
March 28th, 2011 at 7:26 pm
Cindy Lopez – The cost for tubal ligation reversal as described on this page is all-inclusive and covers everything. http://www.tubal-reversal.net/tubal_reversal_surgery_costs.htm
April 14th, 2011 at 5:17 pm
Hello Dr. Berger I am very excited about all the testimonies I have read about. I had my tubes cut and burnt in 2003 after I had my fourth child which was a girl after having three boys previously. She was suppossed to be my last and I thought I was finished child bearing. The reason I say that is because my children’s father was abusive with me physically and mentally and I didnt think I needed to get pregnant by him again because of the circumstances I was in.since then I have remarried and my husband has never had a child of his own and I would love to give him a child.can you help? I have faxed my operative notes to your office and they state that my tubes were cut and burnt in 7 places and thats more than what you all usually see. you stated on this website that the only tubes that can’t be reversed are tubes that have been thrown away. the nurse or whoever stated that i was a good candidate. what do you say? can you please let me know soon? we’re people of faith and believe that with God all things are possible. thanx-vicky
April 14th, 2011 at 5:36 pm
Vicky Crum – It is very unusual to have the tubes cut and burned in 7 places. I don’t know if there will be any tubal segments left to repair. If you want to try to have a tubal reversal instead of just proceeding with IVF, then a screening laparoscopy should be done to check and see if anything can be done before proceeding with the tubal reversal surgery itself.
April 15th, 2011 at 9:11 pm
hi, I had 4 children by c-section, and at the time I was scared to have another baby by c-section so i went ahead and got my tubes tied which i regret. If i have a tubal reversal do you think that it would be dangerous because of the c-sections i had???
April 15th, 2011 at 9:55 pm
May god bless you for your honesty. I was pressured by family and others to get my tubes tied, clipped, and burned. I called the doctors office that did the tubal ligation he told me there was no way to reverse my tubal ligation. I have a boyfriend and he wants to have a baby girl after we are married. I have dreamed of a girl and boy twin’s!!! Thank you so much again for your honesty.
April 15th, 2011 at 11:39 pm
Teirra – It would not be dangerous to have a tubal reversal and become pregnant again because of 4 c-sections.
April 19th, 2011 at 4:36 pm
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April 24th, 2011 at 6:06 pm
i am 40 years old my tubes have been tied can it be reversed i would like two have a baby.thank you
April 24th, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Belinda Wilson – Your tied tubes can be reversed. Call (919) 968-4656 for assistance with this.
April 26th, 2011 at 10:17 pm
I had my tubes cut and burned because at the time i didnt want anymore kids. my kids are growing and now i am in a new relationship and we really want a baby! i am super excited to read that there is a procedure that can reverse the tubal ligation.
April 26th, 2011 at 10:18 pm
i would really like more info. on the procedure. how much does it cost etc.
April 27th, 2011 at 12:25 am
Andrea Garcia – Use the navigation buttons at the top left hand side of the page to find answers to your questions. For example, click on the button labelled “Cost” for information about how much tubal reversal costs.
May 10th, 2011 at 4:30 pm
I Had my tubes “cut, burnt, and tied” and I became pregnant so what happened there?
May 10th, 2011 at 5:42 pm
Kenda – You had a “tubal ligation failure”. The tubal segments may have grown back together, developed an opening called a fistula, or something other than the tube was cut, tied, and burned.
May 27th, 2011 at 2:55 am
Hello Dr. Breger
Hello my name is quiana oglesby i have four boys and i want another child now. I was 21 when my tubes got burned clip,clamp tied. my granny and made me sign papers to have them done. Everyone told me I could not have another baby and can not get them reverse. My fiance do not have not chilren and he wants a baby now all of this been tied for 11 years please help me .
May 27th, 2011 at 6:56 am
Quiana Oglesby – We can help you have another child even though your tubes have been burned, clipped, and tied. Call (919) 968-4656 and one of our Tubal Reversal Nurses will assist you.
June 4th, 2011 at 12:53 pm
i had my tubes tied 12yrs ago and now im married and my husband wants a child do you recommend any doctors in alabama that will do the reversal and if so woulld you please post thank you
June 4th, 2011 at 4:01 pm
Chanda – There is no tubal reversal doctor in Alabama that we can recommend. Many women come to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center from Alabama to get their surgery done by the best tubal reversal doctors.
June 4th, 2011 at 4:03 pm
Chanda – Many couples have come to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center to have a baby together after a tubal ligation. There is no tubal reversal doctor that I know of in Alabama.
June 6th, 2011 at 1:56 am
Hello my name is Lashawn i live in Minnesota and like all the other women i have 4 kids and my tubes are tied. I was in an abusive marriage for 13 years, and he told me if i did not get my tubes tied that i will get it worst everyday so out of fear i did it i’ve been depressed everyday since i did it i feel like i’m less than a woman sometimes. well about 3 years ago i finally got away thanks to my kids pulling him off me while he was beating me i am happy devorice and im in a very great relationship im 36 and he is 26 and he want a child and so do i. The DR. told me that she tied,clipted,and burnt my tube she said that i will never be able to get pregnant again if i do it will be a tuble and the baby will never live. So we are wondering can you help us and how my do a procedure like this cost. I am requesting my records from St. Johns Hospital.
June 6th, 2011 at 6:20 am
Lashawn
I have sent you and email about tubal reversal surgery.
June 11th, 2011 at 11:19 am
This is the definitly a very informative page, Now I have my situation, that i don’t remember what i had done (burn,cut,tide), i do remember telling my Dr. i didn’t want any more kids. I’m 32 years old 3 kids and dying to have a baby. I’m late on my period and some symptoms i remember from my other pregnancies. I had my tubes done in October 1997, can it be possible to be pregnant after 13 yrs? I hear stories of woman having kids 14,15, and more after tubal ligation, but is this true? any ways I’m seriously thinking of undoing my tubal ligation.
June 11th, 2011 at 12:12 pm
Eva T. – It is certainly true that it is possible to get pregnant after tubal reversal done 13 years after your tubal ligation. Read some of the Baby Testimonials on our website for proof of this. We will be very happy to help you have another baby. You can call (919) 968-4656 if you need any information or assistance.
June 16th, 2011 at 6:30 am
I had a tubal surgery when I was 28 and my doctor used the clips and burning on my tubes. I just turned 44 and my husband and I have desperately wanted more children (we thankfully have 2 that we had before the awful counseling we received to have a tubal). I know it seems crazy that we have waited all these years to just now look into this, but we had severe financial problems and were not able to afford it. We are racing now to see what we can do since we are up against the clock. I would like to have a reversal, but is it really possible after all these years of my tubes having been burned and clipped? We don’t feel comfortable with IVF because I have read that this can lead to ovarian cancer later on and possible multiple births which I am not sure my body is strong enough to handle. Please help!
June 16th, 2011 at 7:48 am
Cindy
At the age of 44 your best chance of pregnancy would be IVF with donor eggs. Tubal reversal would very likely offer you the next highest chance; however, it is harder to become naturally pregnant after the age of 43. If you are having regular periods then the it is always possible to become pregnant. Please call the office at (919) 968-4656 if you have any additional questions.
June 21st, 2011 at 2:53 am
Hi… my name is danyelle
I have 3 childre and after my youngest, who is 5, i requested my tubes be tied.. not only did they tie them, but cut and burned them too… I read that it is reversable, although my doctors tell me its NOT due to possible scaring inside the tubes… my scar from my TL is on my belly button, and the scar that i have is puffy and hard 
due to the way that scar healed im kinda scared that this will happen in my tubes and it may cause blockage.. my other scars healed fine though.. also after the TR how do you test to make sure that the tubes are open?? would i have a better chance of trying asap aftr the surgery, just incase that scar happens inside the tube??
June 21st, 2011 at 4:34 am
Anonymous – I have responded to your message to me via Facebook. We use a tubal stent to ensure the tubes are open during the reversal procedure. You can start trying to conceive as soon as you feel recovered from your ligation reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
July 27th, 2011 at 9:54 am
Hi, I’m 28 and I have 3 kids. I just contacted my OB/GYN doctor b/c I had my tubes tied in 2008 and I had 3 C-sections. My OB/GYN advised me while I was getting the procedure done that I had a lot scar tissue and I was just wondering if I’m still able to have it reversed b/c I thought I was done, but I would like to have one more with my husband?
July 27th, 2011 at 10:02 am
Tubal ligation reversal and pregnancy are both possible. Occasionally scar tissue can form with multiple c-sections and one or both fallopian tubes may not be able to be repaired. Most women will have tubes which can be repaired. Multiple c-sections do make each pregnancy higher risk but many women will have more than 3 c-sections and most will do fine.
July 29th, 2011 at 9:15 pm
Hi, I’m 31 and have two kids. I had my tubes cut,”burnt” and tied about four yrs ago. I’ve also had novasure done almost two yrs after because I had heavy periods and bad cramps. I have recently remarried and was wondering what my chances of becoming pregnant were if I was to get a tubal reversal.
July 29th, 2011 at 10:48 pm
If you are not having periods then pregnancy would be very unlikely. Pregnancy is not recommended after endometrial ablation because it would be very high risk.
August 5th, 2011 at 9:59 am
hi I’m 28yrs old and I got 5 kids all by c section my last one is 5 I got my tube cut and I want to have a tubal reversal would I have to have it nature or can I have another c section
August 5th, 2011 at 1:22 pm
kiki
If you have had 5 c-sections then all other pregnancies should be by c-section. A tubal reversal does not mean you have to have a c-section.
August 5th, 2011 at 1:59 pm
k thanks so would it be a good idea to have a tubal reversal and how much % do I got to have another baby if I do the tubal reversal???
August 5th, 2011 at 7:27 pm
Tubal reversal can be very successful. In general 3 out of 4 women will become pregnant after a reversal of the ligation.
August 9th, 2011 at 2:40 pm
I wished I lived in America so this wonderful doctor could help me too.
August 11th, 2011 at 10:23 am
Has anyone had complications during or after reversal surgery?
August 11th, 2011 at 11:08 am
Kathy
Tubal reversal is very safe at our facility. We published a blog discussing the risks of tubal reversal surgery. Complications can always occur but most of out patients do very, very well.
August 13th, 2011 at 10:13 pm
This review is so reassuring I have two children at the age of 21 and my family felt it very necessary for me to be sterilized. The doctor informed me that the way SHE would tie my tubes no one would be able to reverse them which was very depressing for me, but reading this makes me feel relieved knowing that it can be done and at such an affordable price. Now I have confidence, thank you!
August 15th, 2011 at 4:58 pm
I am 30 yeas old and I got my tubes tied off 5 years ago. I remarried and my husband and I want a child the only bad thing is that I don’t know what kind of tie off I had. Can you please help me how can I find out about my tie off?
August 25th, 2011 at 5:19 pm
Hi I read in the above blog from a woman named Vicki that had 7 spots done and you said you were not sure if there was any left to be repaired. I’m a bit worried as I wanted to make an appt very soon. The above lady said that the nurse said she was a good canidate. She called and said the same thing to me verbatum. On my medical records (faxed yesterday) it says “each tube was grasped starting about 2.5 cm from the cornu, grasped and fulgurate in five contiguous sections. Then scissors were used to seperate the tube and a good bit of seperation seen on both tubes”. My mother actually pressured me into the sterilization procedure. I have had twins and another child whom is 15 now (youngest). I am 36 and would like another child now w/ my husband. Does this sound possible for a reversal?
August 25th, 2011 at 6:42 pm
Christina
Most people who have tubal ligations reversed like yours will have a successful surgery. The average doctor will burn each tube about 3 times, in the middle, and close together. If you had fulguration in five continuous sections there is a good chance this can be reversed. If the burns were far apart or near the end of the tube that may be difficult to repair. You should consider a screening laparoscopy which can offer you more certainty. You dont have to have this procedure to have a reversal but you should also understand we wont really know what your tubes look like until the time of surgery. Most women with five point burns will have tubes that can be repaired.
October 8th, 2011 at 11:14 am
Hi I had c-section14th aug 2011 I had cauterized tube tie after 2month I am still having pain .can I get back to normal life .I want to do reverse my tube and get rid from this pain .and how much tube can damage in 2 month
October 10th, 2011 at 11:18 pm
When I had my son I told my doctor I wanted my tubes tied and I come to find out that they were clamped,cut,and tied.I want another son can all this get reversed I’m 34 and want this baby more than anything. Would be be expensive to get it done. Please someone help…
October 11th, 2011 at 6:27 am
Anonymous – We can reverse tubes that have been clamped, cut, and tied. You will get the best results at the lowest cost at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Here is a link to the page about tubal reversal cost. Call (919) 968-4656 for assistance.
October 11th, 2011 at 10:01 am
I am 32 years old and had my tubes. Cut and burned in 2002 and now I am remarried and my husband has no children and we will really to have a baby….. is there any chance this can happen for us…. I have children already and never had any problems and no miscarriages ever…. overall healthy… please can you help me.
October 11th, 2011 at 9:25 pm
I am 32 years old, my tubes were cut tied and burnt in 2007. I had 4 c-sections in the past. I would like to know if it is possible to get my tubes reversed?
October 12th, 2011 at 5:32 am
Anonymous
Cut tied and burnt tubes can be reversed and your chances of pregnancy after tubal reversal would be about 70%. The 4 csections should not be a problem but if you have severe scar tissue as a result of multiple csections then reversal surgery may be a little more challenging.
October 14th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
In 1996 I had my first etopic pregnancy, in 1997 I had another one on the opposite tube. The second one ruptured and when they did the second surgery notice the first tube did not heal well. The doctor without my consent removed my left tube and cut, burnted and clamped the left one at the age of 21 I was devastated. Although I have two children I am not 36 and married for 9 years and my hubby has no children. Can this be reversed. Thank you in advance.
October 14th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
Never been the same – With your history, IVF is the better treatment option.
October 14th, 2011 at 8:39 pm
Ok thank you for your response. I was afraid that would be my only option. Guess I’ll patiently wait for grand kids.
October 30th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
My doctor cut my tubes in the middle and tied the 2 ends,so there is a space in the middle.Can this be reversed.
October 30th, 2011 at 1:41 pm
Depressed – Yes, this can be reversed very successfully. We reverse this type of tubal ligation method daily at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Call (919) 968-4656 for assistance.
November 8th, 2011 at 11:09 pm
I am glad to know this info..I had my tubes tied, clipped and burned and now that I am finally gonna get married my husband wants to have a child with me…so this is so promising to know it’s possible to have another baby
November 10th, 2011 at 9:55 pm
I had two children a boy and a girl after my c-section they tied and burnt my tubes they never told me I would have so many problems and they said they can’t do a reversal can you please email me or some thing I need some input on this.
November 10th, 2011 at 11:37 pm
Kim
I have emailed you some information.
November 17th, 2011 at 10:46 pm
I have had 4 c- sections, An wanting to know after I have my tubal reversal if its safe to have a fith c section? I already had my medical records sent to your office. I received an email saying I am eligible for a reversal. Just wondering about the c- section. I healed real good with my last one. Which was almost 13 months ago. If you can please give me some feed back I will so appreciate it. Thank you so much!
November 17th, 2011 at 10:51 pm
Laura
The risk of pregnancy do increase with each csection but most women will not have a problem.
November 29th, 2011 at 3:07 am
Hello im kim im 34 and I had my tubs cut tied bburned can I have another baby!!
November 29th, 2011 at 5:17 am
Kim – You can have another baby after your tubes have been cut, tied, and burned if you have a tubal reversal procedure. Call (919) 968-4656 for assistance.
December 7th, 2011 at 12:13 am
I had my tubes tied & burnt in 1996. I have since divorced & remarried.My husband now has never had any children but we both would love to have a child together. Aside the tubal reversal I’d like to know if there is another way for us to get pregnant since we only want one other child. Being insemiated with his sperm…if so how much would this cost and is there any insurance that would cover this.Thank you we eagerly await your response and hope to move forward with this if there is a way….
December 7th, 2011 at 4:43 am
I am 21 and I just had my second child 4months ago. After my c-section, I had my tubes cut and burned,”destroyed”. I was unhappy in my relationship and unhappy with my situation. But now I regret the decision. I fear I will meet someone that I could possibly marry and they will want kids and I wont be able to give them any? Is it possible for me to become pregnant again? If so can you email me more info and pricings. Im seriously interested.
December 7th, 2011 at 7:24 am
C.C.S. – We can repair your remaining tube that has been tied and burned. If your husband has a normal semen analysis, artificial insemination will not be necessary. Here is a link to our web page about cost and insurance for tubal reversal.
December 7th, 2011 at 7:26 am
Epiphany – Please get a copy of your operative report from the hospital where it was performed and send it to me. Then I will be able to tell you if tubal reversal will be possible. If the tube was truly “destroyed”, then your only option to get pregnant again would be in vitro fertilization.
Gary S. Berger, M.D.
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
109 Conner Drive
Suite 2200
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
December 7th, 2011 at 7:08 pm
I am 43. I have had my tubes laser 10 years ago. Can I still have another baby?
December 7th, 2011 at 7:42 pm
Ann – You can have your tubes untied and as long as you are having regular menstrual cycles there is the chance to have another baby. You can see the pregnancy statistics for patients at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center here: http://press.tubal-reversal.net/2009/pregnancy-rates-by-age-and-tubal-ligation-method.html
December 15th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
I am 34 and Ive had my tubes cut,tied & burnt in 2003. I still have regular periods what are my chances with a tubal reversal of getting pregnant again?
December 15th, 2011 at 7:20 pm
Kimberley B. – You can see that at age 34 with tubes that have been tied, cut, and coagulated (burnt), your chances of pregnancy after tubal reversal are 70% at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center: http://press.tubal-reversal.net/2009/pregnancy-rates-by-age-and-tubal-ligation-method.html – call (919) 968-4656 if you have any questions. We would love to be able to help you have another baby.
December 16th, 2011 at 12:24 pm
hi my name is lucy am 52 years old i have my pieriod i had my tubes tied and burn and i wanted a baby i feel great and i look very young and i feel you please tell me what i could do tyo have a baby i work out and i got to the gym and am fiscal well that god so like i said i stiill have my month pierod and tell me wht i could do in this case my husband and i wanteds a baby my husband is young and am willing to have my own child
December 16th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
Lucy
At the age of 52 it would be very rare to have a successful natural pregnancy. IVF with donor eggs would offer the best chance to have a baby.
December 17th, 2011 at 7:25 am
Wow, after reading all this information I cryed, I’m 34 with two kids I got remarried 4years ago We really want kids together, Since the whole cut tided and burn thing I have been on a roller coster ride so emosional I can seem to stop. Thanks for the info again and the Hope..
December 17th, 2011 at 8:31 pm
I was sad because the father of my daughter made me burn my tubes the at the hospital and they told me they cant give me no information about it so I gave up in getting info can you send me some information?
December 18th, 2011 at 8:37 am
We can help you but it is best to call (919) 968-4656 and one of our nurses can assist you. You did not leave an email address with your comment so I am unable to send you any information.
December 19th, 2011 at 2:24 am
Mladytee25@aol.com
I had a tubal done 10 yrs ago. I am 32 yrs old. I’m not sure exactly what my doctor did to them. All I know is I told him to tie them. He is no longer living. I have my medical records but I can’t read them to make out an understanding for them. Will I still be able to get a reversal done? Thanks in advance.
December 19th, 2011 at 7:14 am
LaTonya – You will be able to get a reversal done. You can fax a copy of your operative report or medical records about your tubal ligation and we will interpret it for you. Please be sure to attach your email address and/or telephone number when you fax them so we can contact you. The fax number at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is (919) 967-8637.
December 20th, 2011 at 11:50 am
I was just trying to see how long would it take for someone to contact me back after I have faxed over my paperwork? I want to know if its the right paper that I sent or if you need something else to go with it also. Thanks in advance.
December 20th, 2011 at 12:09 pm
Latonya
We will generally get back to you within 24-48 hours after we receive the operative report.
December 26th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
im traying to gt more information about the reverse tubal sergery..if someone can help me with some information.i will apreciate..thank u and god bless..
December 26th, 2011 at 11:34 pm
I have gotten my tubes burnt 5 yrs ago what do I need to do to help my chances of getting pregnant
December 27th, 2011 at 12:01 am
Amber
If you don’t do anything you will not get pregnant. Many women hope for a tubal ligation failure as their means of pregnancy but that will not happen for 98% of all women who have a tubal ligation. If you call our office (919)968-4656 then one of our staff can provide you with information about tubal reversal and how to get started.
December 27th, 2011 at 12:02 am
Marisol
If you call our office (919)968-4656 then one of our staff can provide you with information about tubal reversal and how to get started.
Also you can email me at DrMonteith@tubal-reversal.net and I will send you additional information.
January 2nd, 2012 at 3:52 pm
I had my tubes tied in 1997 and married, my husband has no children and we are eager to have one of our own. I have 3 children from a previous relationship years ago and am wondering how will I know if my tubes are repairable after so many years and also will the tube be tested after surgery by a dye to see if there open or is there another price for that procedure?
January 2nd, 2012 at 5:33 pm
DVH – The length of time since the tubal ligation does not affect the ability to repair it. Tubal patency (openness) is confirmed at the time of the reversal procedure. Rather than a dye test, which is not a sterile procedure and can cause bacterial contamination of the tubes, we place a flexible stent inside the tubal lumen from the uterus out through the fimbrial end to confirm that it is open. This is a sterile procedure and will not have the risk of infecting the tubes.
January 7th, 2012 at 8:51 pm
how much is it to get ur tubes reversed
January 7th, 2012 at 9:47 pm
Kisha – Click on the “Cost” link on the left hand side of the page to read about cost of tubal reversal.
January 11th, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Hello, I’m from Florida I’ve had my tubes cut and tied in 2008 I didn’t want to but I did it cause I didn’t want any kids with my ex, which I have two children with him its been 4 years since I got my tubes cut & tied and I’m 30 yrs old. Can my tubes cut & tied can be reverse?? Cause I would like to have another baby naturally rather than go to ivf which is very expense. I hope I get a very good answer cause if it is a yes then I’ll soon be in your office to get my procedure done ASAP. I’m looking forward to get my tubes reverse and become pregnant naturally. How much would it cost for this procedure?
January 11th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
Yohanna – We can reverse your cut and tied tubes. That is what we do everyday at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. The cost is $5900 – you can read about the various fee options on the Cost page of our website.
January 17th, 2012 at 6:04 pm
i will want to know if i have any chance to have my tubes reversal in not sure what kind of surgery a had can you let me know if i have any chance i can have the reversal duran7wr@gmail.com
-thanks
January 17th, 2012 at 6:10 pm
Blanca – You may be able to get your operative report from the hospital where your tubal ligation was performed. You can use our Medical Records Release Form for this purpose. Even if you can’t get it, most tubal ligations can be reversed, and we also offer the option to start the procedure with a diagnostic laparoscopy to be certain about it. You can read about this option here: http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2008/tubal-reversal-insurance/laparoscopy-recap.html
Call (919) 968-4656 if you need any assistance from one of our Tubal Reversal Nurses.
January 23rd, 2012 at 8:46 am
i am 24 years old and i have 2 kids and my husbend and i have been thinkin about havin another child but i have my tubs cut,tied,and burnt so can i have them undone it has only been a year or more that i got it done and every were i go thay tell me it can not be done. all i need to know is it true that it cant be done or can it and how much will it cost to have it done because we really want another child.im about to give up on it really because im tird of geting todl you cant do that or there is no way to do that. so can you please help us?
January 23rd, 2012 at 9:45 am
Nicole – We specialize exclusively in reversing tubal ligations and know that it can be done even after the tubes have been tied, cut, and burned. It costs $5900 to have the tubes reversed. Call (919) 968-4656.
January 25th, 2012 at 2:27 pm
i am38 years old i have four kids with the frist marriage and i am divorce to 2006… i have my tube cut, tie and burn in 2000.me and my husband to be want to have a baby.my husband to be have one kid. i need help if i can have more baby.. do i have a chance to my tube reversed please…Can u help us please? here is my email.martinez.martha48@gmail.com
January 25th, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Martha – You certainly can have your tubes reversed. That is what we do at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center! I am asking our Patient Care Coordinator, Jennifer Okun RN, to send you an email, but you are welcome to call us at any time at (919) 968-4656 to get answers to any questions you may have.
January 27th, 2012 at 4:42 pm
i just need a simple cut and dry answer. january 23,2012 has been 25 years that i had my tubes tied.i just want to know. can tubes come untied without a procedure being done.
January 27th, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Ruby Webb – No, your tubes cannot become untied after 25 years without a tubal reversal procedure being done.
January 31st, 2012 at 11:37 pm
This was a great article. It helped me understand my situation so much better. I want to have kids with my fiance but we didn’t know where to begin.
February 6th, 2012 at 5:05 pm
I had a tubal ligation about 15 yrs ago.The Dr said he clipped, snipped, snapped & burned them. I’ve been wanting another baby for years & thought about having a reversal, but after the Dr showed me some pictures of what my tubes looked like inside it seems impossible. It looked like some of the tubing is not there. What can I do?
February 6th, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Mrs. Bo – If you can get the pictures from your doctor and send them to me, I will examine them and let you know if the tubes can be repaired. If you send them, please enclose your contact information so I can get back in touch with you.
Gary S. Berger, M.D.
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
109 Conner Drive
Suite 2200
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
February 6th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
Thank you, will do.
February 8th, 2012 at 2:49 pm
i had my tubes tied 16 years ago iam 32 and just found out i was 8 weeks pregnet. and miscaried, the doctor says
my tub grow back!he thinks i should have a another tubel, or take a chance a get pregnet. i dont want my tubes tied again. doyou think i can have a baby this time?
February 8th, 2012 at 6:12 pm
Diane Hanson – When pregnancy occurs after a tubal ligation the risk of tubal or ectopic pregnancy is very high. If you are wanting to have another baby, the safer approach is to come to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for a tubal ligation reversal.