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Tubal Reversal vs. IVF

Pregnancy and Birth Pregnancy Rates

Notice of Study Update

The following is Dr. Berger's report from 2005. The corresponding page of an updated report can be seen at Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Study 2007 -Tubal Reversal vs. IVF.

Comparison of Tubal Reversal vs. IVF

The tubal reversal statistics from the prospective cohort study at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center presented in the preceeding pages can be compared with the latest available IVF statistics from the CDC (National Summary and Fertility Clinic Reports).

Tubal Reversal vs IVF pregnancy rates

During 2002, 85,826 IVF cycles using fresh non-donor eggs or embryos were begun. Of these, 29,423 (34%) resulted in pregnancy and 24,324 (28%) resulted in live birth deliveries. The pregnancy rates after tubal reversal and after IVF for women grouped according to age are illustrated in Figure 2. In each age group, the pregnancy rate after tubal reversal was higher than after IVF.

Figure 2. Pregnancy Rates After Tubal Reversal vs IVF

Tubal Reversal  IVF   % 80 60 40 20 0         <35 36-37 38-40 41-42 42         Years Of Age

Tubal Reversal vs IVF birth rates

Similarly, birth rates were higher after tubal reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center than after IVF for women of all ages (Figure 3).

Figure 3. Birth Rates After Tubal Reversal vs IVF

Tubal Reversal  IVF   % 80 60 40 20 0         <35 36-37 38-40 41-42 42         Years Of Age

Tubal Reversal Study 2005

This report is presented in the following sections:

• Introduction
• Tubal Reversal Study Population and Methodology
• Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Rates
• Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Outcomes
• Comparison of Tubal Reversal vs. IVF (this page)
• Comments About Tubal Reversal Statistics
  
  

Comments About Tubal Reversal Statistics - 2005 Study Report

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