I am going to be 40 soon, am I too old for a tubal reversal?
I had my tubes burnt and tied about 6 yrs ago and am now in a new relationship and we would like to have a baby. I am almost 40; however, I have always been quite fertile in the past. My question is am I too old to get a tubal reversal and become pregnant?
Answers from doctors (2)
Certainly age does impact overall results and soon to be 40 emphasizes that notion. However, 40 is not 42 or 45, which means you can undergo tests that enable the doctor to prognosticate whether your biologic age and reproductive potential either parallels, is younger or older than your chronologic age compared to other women of similar age. Another factor in your history, which can be considered a good prognosticator, is your presumed previous history with live births; based on your comment about "been quite fertile in the past". Studies show that women who are older and have had children before may not be clinically similar to women of the same age who have never had children; namely the former have a better prognosis. Finally, tubal reversal is one option but another would be IVF. I suggest speaking to a specialist like myself to present these options in greater detail.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
You are not too old to have a tubal reversal, but you may be too old to conceive. Consult with a fertility specialist. He or she will evaluate you to determine the health of your uterus/tubes, as well as determine your ovarian reserve. These and other factors will play in roll in whether you become pregnant or not. That said, you could have up to a 35 percent chance of becoming pregnant at your current age. That figure will decline every year.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
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