What is the best and cheapest way to get pregnant when you are 40 yrs old, a reversal or in vitro fertilization?

IVF would be far more successful at age 40.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Hi,

The cut off age for a tubal reversal at our facility is 35. IVF is approximately $10,700, not including medications (around $6,000) or any micromanipulation techniques done at the laboratory. Consult with a board-certified doctor who specializes in fertility treatments to further discuss IVF and any other treatment options that are best suited for you.

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Gaby

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Published on Jul 11, 2012

This is very dependent upon your medical history. I would suggest talking with an obstetrician/gynecologist to discuss options.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Let me start by saying that the cheapest option may not always be the best option. When comparing a tubal reversal to IVF (in vitro fertilization), tubal reversals are less expensive. However, each woman's case is different & a reversal may not be the best option for different reasons. 1) the type of tubal ligation performed may have left the woman without enough healthy tube remaining to be put back together; 2) A woman at the age of 40 may not have much ovarian reserve left & therefore may not be a good candidate for a tubal reversal because her chances of getting pregnant after tubal reversal may not be very good.

Consult a fertility specialist and have him or her review your case and go over your options in more detail. For your consultation, be sure to bring a copy of your operative and pathology report from your tubal ligation. It would typically then be recommended to get some labs done to check your ovarian reserve to then make the best decision moving forward.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

IVF success is 15-20% per transfer (one month). Tubal reversal, on the other hand, has a 70-80% success rate 12 months after surgery.One IVF cycle is about the same as tubal reversal surgery.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

This is dependent upon your personal medical history. It is best to schedule an appointment with a reproductive endocrinologist for the best answer.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

A tubal reversal is currently $6,000 and IVF is $13,356.00 plus about $5,000 for medication without insurance.

Published on Jul 11, 2012