What are the Benefits of a Tubal Ligation Reversal?

For one reason or another, many women in the U.S. choose to undergo a tubal ligation procedure. This surgery –– which is better known as “getting your tubes tied” –– is a popular sterilization method in this country. Indeed, about one in four married women opt for a tubal ligation procedure. A tubal ligation reversal, then, is a procedure meant to undo a tubal ligation. In other words, the surgery restores the integrity of the fallopian tubes. Here, we’ll explain the benefits associated with this procedure, how it’s performed, and what patients can expect from it.

 

Reasons for a Tubal Ligation Reversal

Of course, there’s one very big reason to decide to get a tubal ligation reversal surgery: you want to get pregnant. That is the main purpose of a tubal ligation reversal (AKA a tubal reversal), after all. Lots of women who undergo tubal sterilization eventually change their mind, and decide they want to conceive. The good news is that a tubal reversal can help you do so. In many instances, women who have undergone a tubal ligation have no other fertility issues. This means that their chances of getting pregnant after a tubal reversal are quite high. Across the board, 65% of women who have a tubal reversal become pregnant within one year of the surgery. 

 

Benefits of Tubal Reversal

Not only does a tubal reversal ensure that women can become pregnant, but a majority of the time they’re able to do so naturally and without further fertility treatment. In addition, the procedure is quick, painless, and generally involves a short recovery time. Tubal reversals are outpatient surgeries, which means that most women who receive them won’t have to visit a hospital and can go home for the night after the surgery.

 

Tubal Reversal 101

Though phrases like tubal ligation reversal and tuboplasty might make this procedure seem opaque or even frightening, the reality is that it’s quite straightforward. It consists of several phases, including: 

  • Physical examination. Your doctor will give you a physical to determine your overall health and assess any other fertility risks you may be facing.
  • Small incision. In order to clear the ligation in the fallopian tubes, doctors will make a small incision in the abdomen. This incision is minute, and it normally heals completely within six-to-eight weeks. 
  • Ligation reversal. Doctors use sophisticated equipment to remove the ligation from the fallopian tubes. Sometimes, they may use a balloon catheter insert to clear the blockage. 
  • Recovery. Tubal reversals last about 2-3 hours. Patients who have sedentary jobs can usually return to work about a week or two after surgery. 

 

Is Tubal Ligation Reversal Right for You?

If you’ve had your tubes tied in the past, but are thinking you want to become pregnant in the future, then a tubal reversal could be perfect for you. Tubal reversals are quick, safe, and highly effective. You can contact Dr. Joseph Hazan for more information. We’ve worked with women who’ve undergone Essure and Adiana ligations, as well as women who’ve had c-sections in the past. So call us here at 636-928-1800 to schedule a consultation!