Tubal Reversal after 11 years...are my chances good?
@kjhasselstrom (304)
United States
December 24, 2006 8:37pm CST
It has been 11 years since I had clamps put on my tubes. I wish I had not made that decision because I am no longer with the man I was married to at the time. I am remarried and even though my three children are 12, 11, and 10, my husband and I would like to have a child together as he does not have any of his own. I am 31 and I have set a goal, although I do not know how realistic it is, to have a reversal and another child by the age of 33.
What I would like to know is if any other women have had any tubal reversals and have had success. I am scared that I won't be able to have any more children and that too much time may have passed for a reversal to be successful.
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@SageMother (2277)
• United States
25 Dec 06
Unfortunately it probably has been too long. Scar tissue forms around the area that reduces the chances of a successful reversal. Didn't they tell you that was permanent?
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@kjhasselstrom (304)
• United States
25 Dec 06
No, they did not tell me. In fact, when I had it done I was 21 and the doctor said, "...oh you can always have it reversed..." I sort of always had a feeling though that he was not honest. I've been doing a lot of research and some places are claiming they have high success rates for women that only have clamps as opposed to being tied or cut.
Thanks for the input. I'm just hoping that maybe someone out there has had some success...
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@sweetdesign (5142)
• United States
25 Dec 06
UUUMMMMMM It has been ten years since you had this done. That is a lot of years and a lot of scar tissue to develope. The body doesn't like invasive non tissue parts so it forms scar tissue around such parts and that is going to hinder your ability to concieve even after a reversal is done.
@kjhasselstrom (304)
• United States
26 Dec 06
Oh thank you so much for writing. Yes I wish my doctor would have explained all of the options, but I was young so maybe that was one of the reasons why he decided to put clamps on them instead of cutting them. My husband at the time absolutely refused to get a vasectomy as his reasoning was he would be less of a man. I never thought twice about not being with him for the rest of my life, but things change for a reason.
My husband is 6 years younger then me as well and he is a wonderful man. He is a great father to my kids and never tries to over-step his boundaries when it comes to being a "step parent." He is so good with kids in general I know he will be a proud parent. He already is proud of children that are not even his and he has never called them anything other than his children whenever he talks about them to other people. He does get a funny look when people hear that he is 25 and his oldest son is 12 :-)
I think I know deep inside that in order to have a child of our own together we need to think about invetro. I just can't seem to let go of some hope that it may be possible to have one the old fashioned way.
@mskim2u2004 (355)
• United States
26 Dec 06
women over the age of 30 who conceive have increased risk of complications. Don't give up! God has the last say so. I wish you the best!
@kjhasselstrom (304)
• United States
26 Dec 06
Thank you!! I still have a lot of hope that we will have a child together.
@tarachand (3895)
• India
25 Dec 06
This is what wikipedia has to say about reversal pof tubal reversal: Generally tubal ligation procedures are done with the intention to be permanent, and most patients are satisfied with their sterilizations. However, some types of procedure can be reversed with surgery, notably those that leave a sizable amount of tubal tissue in place, i.e. the Pomeroy type of tubal ligation or the Falope ring application. In contrast, tubal ligation with the use of cautery, or a salpingectomy are generally poor or no candidates for reversal. However, in vitro fertilization can overcome fertility problems in patients with tubal occlusion due to any type of tubal ligation.
You can check for more that the following link:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tubal_ligation
I am sure that you will find a lot of other useful links on the page.
All the best!
And here's wishing you Season's Greetings and A Happy New Year! I hope the new year brings in good tidings for you and your loved ones!
@kjhasselstrom (304)
• United States
25 Dec 06
Thank you very much for a detailed response. I think I know deep down that a reversal is not going to be an option for me. It would be nice for all these doctors that are quick to take my money and want to do the procedure just be honest and tell me it can't be reversed.
@melanie652 (2524)
• United States
25 Dec 06
A tubal is usually a permanent solution to not having anymore children. If I remember right, they cut the tubes and singe the ends so the tubes don't grow back together. Your odds of having children depends on how much scar tissue has built up and how good the doctor is that tries to reverse it for you. I would thoroughly research the doctor you choose to do this and be sure to ask about his success rates. I don't think odds are in your favor, BUT do think you have a chance and it's worth a try. Best of luck!
@kjhasselstrom (304)
• United States
25 Dec 06
Thank you. My tubes only have clamps on them and they were not cut. They did that so that a reversal one day could be possible---so I was told.
Thank you for your post; I really appreciate it!
@TerryZ (22076)
• United States
25 Dec 06
I only no of one person who had it reversed and it was a success. she had three more kids. So dont give up hope. But dont waste any more time. Best of Luck
@kareng (55615)
• United States
25 Dec 06
I see you have already gotten tons of answers so no need in me repeating that the scar tissue build up would make this very difficult to become a reality.
However, all things are possible so don't give up hope of having a natural baby with your new husband. See a fertility specialist.
All the luck to you!
@brokentia (10389)
• United States
25 Dec 06
I have actually read that a reverse in a woman is more successful than it is in a male. But if it does not work, you can possibly look into harvesting eggs instead. I guess it all depends on how far you would like to go with this. It is my understanding that it is a lot of pain for a woman to have the reversal done. In turn, it can be very disheartening if it does not work. Keep your head up though and find the brighter side of things. All will work out as it should. Best of luck!
@tamu21 (6)
• United States
25 Dec 06
hi i was very interested in ur discussion. i just think u should go ahead and have the procedure done if thats what u and ur husband really want. because it will always be on ur mind. if God wishes to bless u two with a child then it will be. so happy holidays and good luck. plz add me to ur friend list and let me know what u finally decided!
