Specializing in tubal surgery and the treatment of infertility in women who have had tubal ligations (tubes tied), we meet many patients who share many different stories with us. In the fall of 2008, I was conducting a preoperative evaluation with a patient for a tubal ligation reversal after she had an unsuccessful IVF treatment cycle. Here is her story.
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The tubal reversal doctors at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center perform over 800 tubal ligation reversals every year. We perform tubal reversals on patients from all over the United States and across the world. We have become experts in unblocking blocked tubes.
Every one of our patients brings with them a unique story. Periodically, we like to present their stories so readers can see the diverse walks of life from which our patients come.
On December 1st 2008, I meet Dorinda and asked her if she would participate in our Tubal Reversal Blog. She agreed and here is her story:
Tubal blockage or tubal occlusion (the medical term) is the reason that tubal ligation prevents pregnancy. The blockage of the fallopian tube prevents joining of the sperm and egg and prevents eggs from being able to reach the uterine cavity. In the case of tubal sterilization, tubal blockage is intentional. Tubal blockage may also occur due to disease conditions and result in involuntary infertility. Tubal blockage, whether intentional or from disease, can be corrected with reconstructive tubal surgery.
Tubal blockage affects millions of women in the US and hundreds of millions worldwide. More than 10 million women in the US, and more than 100 million worldwide, have had a tubal sterilization. There are approximately 6 million infertile couples in the US. It is estimated that 10-20% (600,000 to 1.2 million) cases of infertility may be due to tubal disease. In the majority of cases, tubal occlusion due to disease is caused by pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), an infection of the fallopian tubes (salpingitis) and sometimes the ovaries and pelvic cavity. PID is “silent”, unrecognized, or misdiagnosed in many and perhaps in the majority of cases.
This is the third article in a three part series about Patricia and her quest for tubal ligation reversal surgery at the age of 46. For readers who are now joining this blog series, the first part of Patricia’s story can be read here – Patricia: Tubal Ligation Reversal at 46.
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This is part two of a three part series on Patricia and her decision to have tubal ligation reversal. Part one is Tubal Ligation Reversal at 46: Patricia’s Story.
Twenty-two years ago, I was talked into getting my tubes tied after the birth of my third child. I was led to believe my life would be threatened if I had another baby, so I agreed to it. I am now 46 years old and remarried to a man who has never had a child. When he asked if it were possible for us to have a baby, my first reaction was no – I am too old. But after thinking about it, I decided to check into my options. I went to a specialist to have tests and be examined to see if my tubal ligation could be reversed. I also wanted to know if it was safe for me to have another baby. My husband also had his sperm count checked to make sure he was in good condition.
At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center we perform over 800 tubal ligation reversals a year. We have patients who travel from across the United States and from around the world for tubal ligation reversal. Our patients come from many walks of life. Our current blog is about Patricia, a nearby patient from Mooresville, North Carolina (NC). She is a 46 year old mother of three older children. Her determination to succeed provides inspiration for readers who are struggling with some of life’s ordeals.
In the Fall of 2008, I was preparing to meet with a patient who was traveling to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center from Fort Campbell, Kentucky (KY) for a tubal ligation reversal. The patient’s name was Catrina. She is 33 years old and newly married to, Chris, an Army Staff Sergeant.
Catrina sent us an operative report from a diagnostic laparoscopy (camera surgery), that discovered she had a tubal ligation. During our interview, I asked her why her general gynecologist had done this surgery. I was surprised by the story she had to tell.
Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure that blocks the fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy. Many people commonly refer to tubal sterilization as having their ‘tubes tied’. The more correct medical term is tubal occlusion (occluding or closing the tube), because not every fallopian tube is ligated or tied when it is closed. There are many different ways to perform a tubal ligation, but all the procedures cause some destruction of the fallopian tubes. There are many ways to perform a tubal ligation: tying and cutting, cauterizing (burning) and clipping or banding the fallopian tubes are the most common techniques.
Tubal ligation reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is a simple and safe outpatient operation for reversing tubal sterilization through a small incision that results in minimal discomfort and recovery time.
Dr. Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith specialize in untying tubes. Women travel to Chapel Hill, NC from all over the United States and other parts of the world to have their tubes repaired after a previous tubal ligation. Over 7000 women have chosen to come here for their reversal procedures because we specialize exclusively in tubal ligation reversal, have perfected the outpatient approach to reversal surgery, and have the best success in terms of pregnancies after tubal reversal surgery.
The widespread acceptance of tubal sterilization means that there are women throughout the world who decide to have their tubes reversed for a variety of reasons. Finding a doctor who is an expert in tubal reanastomosis, however, is much more difficult than the simple procedure of having the tubal ligation to begin with. With the availability of the internet, international patients increasingly are traveling to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center from many different countries to have their tubes untied. This map in the recovery room shows just how far couples will travel to have the best doctors when it comes to reversing tied tubes.
Someone unfamiliar with Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center might wonder what makes people travel from such long distances to have a tubal ligation reversal. The answer is simple – Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith have the best doctor reputations as tubal ligation reversal specialists. That is what they do exclusively, and the Tubal Reversal Center is dedicated to just one thing – providing the best medical care for patients having their tubes untied. Dr. Berger has specialized in tubal reversal operations for 30 years and has the most experience reversing tied tubes of any doctor in the world. Dr. Monteith, who was trained by Dr. Berger, is the first doctor certified as a tubal reversal specialist. Their reputations as tubal reversal doctors are unsurpassed.
With the low cost of tubal reanastomosis at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, women who want their tubes untied are better financially coming to Chapel Hill than having their operation performed closer to home – and they get better results! Examine the pregnancy statistics from Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. You will find no other tubal reversal doctors or medical center anywhere in the world with better proven results. In addition, Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has the best patient safety record and highest patient satisfaction scores. It is rare to have a patient give less than a perfect score on their 2 week follow-up evaluation report.
Many international patients and their spouse or other responsible adult speak English, but we also have provided international patient care where neither person spoke or understand English. In the case of individuals who are not fluent in English, Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center provides free medical translation services using certified medical translators. This ensures accurate communication among patients, their responsible adults, and Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center staff. Even though several members of our staff are fluent in Spanish, we feel that certified medical translators provide the best assurance of complete and accurate translation for international patient care.
International travel requires prolonged traveling time, often with multiple airline connections and waiting times between flights. We recommend, therefore, that couples traveling from other continents stay for at least 2 nights following the tubal reversal operation before returning home. We also recommend that international patients notify their airline carriers of the passenger’s recent surgery and request special services for transportation, early boarding, and complimentary upgrades if available. These help make the trip home as comfortable as possible.
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