Tubal ligation or “tying the tubes” is the most common form of permanent contraception for women. Often times, women might regret this decision and desire another child. Studies show that this regret is about twice as likely for women undergoing tubal ligation under the age of 30.

Options for having another child after tubal ligation include In Vitro Fertilization and Tubal Reversal. In Vitro Fertilization involves stimulating the ovaries to produce many eggs and then removing those eggs from the ovaries and joining them with sperm. Uniting the egg and sperm produces an “embryo” which can be placed back inside the uterus where it will, hopefully, implant.

An alternative option is reversing the tubal ligation. This can be done surgically. The success rate of opening, at least, one tube is about 90%. This depends on what type of tubal ligation was originally performed. As long as there is enough of the fallopian tubes left, then tubal reversal can be quite successful. Pregnancy rates following reversal are variable but can be about 70%. Advantages over In Vitro Fertilization include a lower cost, less risk of twins and triplets, and the ability to have more children in the future at no additional cost.

If you or someone you know is interested in tubal ligation reversal, please call our office at 518-482-1007 to schedule a consultation.