What are my chances of becoming pregnant 5 years after having a tubal ligation? I am 28 years old.

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Do you mean with IVF? I assume you have not had your tubal ligation reversed? With IVF you should have a very good chance assuming some initial hormone testing is normal.

Answered by The Fertility Center of the Carolinas (View Profile)

Do you mean with IVF? I assume you have not had your tubal ligation reversed? With IVF you should have a very good chance assuming some initial hormone testing is normal.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


RMA of Texas

Published on Feb 14, 2015

I am assuming that you are asking about your chance of conceiving after tubal reversal. If you have adequate tubal segments to repair, normal menstrual cycles, are of normal weight and your partner has a normal semen analysis, your chance of conceiving after tubal reversal is approximately 15-20 percent per month and up to 80-85 percent within a year. If you had a procedure where coils were put into your tubes, then repair is very difficult and in vitro fertilization would be recommended.









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Answered by RMA of Texas

I am assuming that you are asking about your chance of conceiving after tubal reversal. If you have adequate tubal segments to repair, normal menstrual cycles, are of normal weight and your partner has a normal semen analysis, your chance of conceiving after tubal reversal is approximately 15-20 percent per month and up to 80-85 percent within a year. If you had a procedure where coils were put into your tubes, then repair is very difficult and in vitro fertilization would be recommended.









Published on Jul 11, 2012


Southern California Reproductive Center

Published on Feb 12, 2015

With IVF, you have a 50-70 percent chance of becoming pregnant with a single embryo transfer to the uterus. With reconnecting the tubes (tubal reversal), the pregnancy rate for one year after the surgery is 40-60 percent.

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Answered by Southern California Reproductive Center

With IVF, you have a 50-70 percent chance of becoming pregnant with a single embryo transfer to the uterus. With reconnecting the tubes (tubal reversal), the pregnancy rate for one year after the surgery is 40-60 percent.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Fertility Insitute of Hawaii

Published on Feb 12, 2015

IVF is an option for you after having a tubal ligation. Given your age, which is still relatively young, there is a good possibility that you will be able to do IVF using your own eggs, which would be discussed after a consultation and diagnostic testing.

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Answered by Fertility Insitute of Hawaii

IVF is an option for you after having a tubal ligation. Given your age, which is still relatively young, there is a good possibility that you will be able to do IVF using your own eggs, which would be discussed after a consultation and diagnostic testing.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


IVF LA Reproductive Associates

Published on Feb 12, 2015

I would guestimate the answer is virtually zero. If you had a tubal ligation 5 years ago, the chance of recanalization (reconnecting of the severed tubal ends on their own) of the tube after the tubes have been tied is very unlikely. On the other hand, if you are really asking what your chances are at becoming pregnant after your tubal ligation is reversed, the answer would be, quite good assuming no other new fertility issues popped up since you had the ligation.

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Answered by IVF LA Reproductive Associates

I would guestimate the answer is virtually zero. If you had a tubal ligation 5 years ago, the chance of recanalization (reconnecting of the severed tubal ends on their own) of the tube after the tubes have been tied is very unlikely. On the other hand, if you are really asking what your chances are at becoming pregnant after your tubal ligation is reversed, the answer would be, quite good assuming no other new fertility issues popped up since you had the ligation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Dr. Mindy Boxer - Acupuncture & Nutrition

Published on Feb 12, 2015

Following a tubal reversal, fertility programs like acupuncture treatments,
Chinese & Western herbal formulas and nutritional recommendations can improve your chances of conceiving naturally.

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Answered by Dr. Mindy Boxer - Acupuncture & Nutrition

Following a tubal reversal, fertility programs like acupuncture treatments,
Chinese & Western herbal formulas and nutritional recommendations can improve your chances of conceiving naturally.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


With tubal ligation reversal, your chances of success would be around 70 percent. If you don't have the reversal you would need in vitro fertilization or have to count on tubal ligation failure.

Answered by A Personal Choice Tubal Reversal (View Profile)

With tubal ligation reversal, your chances of success would be around 70 percent. If you don't have the reversal you would need in vitro fertilization or have to count on tubal ligation failure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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