I’m 37 years old and had a tubal ligation 3 years ago after delivering via cesarean. What are my chances of a successful tubal reversal?

Should i be concerned about Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome?

Answers from doctors (4)


Sanford Health Fertility and Reproductive Medicine

Published on Jun 22, 2015

I would suggest you call the provider that did the surgery. Tubal Ligation can be done different ways. Thanks

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Answered by Sanford Health Fertility and Reproductive Medicine

I would suggest you call the provider that did the surgery. Tubal Ligation can be done different ways. Thanks

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group

Published on Jun 22, 2015

As you may know, post tubal ligation syndrome is the rapid decline of estrogen and progesterone hormone levels caused by the blood supply being damaged to the ovaries during the tubal ligation surgery. It is hard to know if you suffer this condition and can merely only be diagnosed based on symptoms that a patient may present.

When is comes to success rates of a successful tubal reversal, rate depends on various factor and varies from patient to patient. Before performing a tubal reversal, physicians will need to review your operative report from the tubal ligation surgery to determine the amount of viable tube remaining that may or may not be able to be "reversed." Also, physicians will order a blood test know as an AMH, or antimullerian hormone test, to determine you "egg reserve" that will also affect the chances of a successful tubal reversal. It is also reasonable to perform a semen analysis on the patient's partner to determine if sperm is present to fertilize an egg that is released with ovulation after the tubal reversal. With all of this in mind, various factors can affect the overall chance of a successful tubal reversal and do change from patient to patient.

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Answered by Piedmont Reproductive Endocrinology Group

As you may know, post tubal ligation syndrome is the rapid decline of estrogen and progesterone hormone levels caused by the blood supply being damaged to the ovaries during the tubal ligation surgery. It is hard to know if you suffer this condition and can merely only be diagnosed based on symptoms that a patient may present.

When is comes to success rates of a successful tubal reversal, rate depends on various factor and varies from patient to patient. Before performing a tubal reversal, physicians will need to review your operative report from the tubal ligation surgery to determine the amount of viable tube remaining that may or may not be able to be "reversed." Also, physicians will order a blood test know as an AMH, or antimullerian hormone test, to determine you "egg reserve" that will also affect the chances of a successful tubal reversal. It is also reasonable to perform a semen analysis on the patient's partner to determine if sperm is present to fertilize an egg that is released with ovulation after the tubal reversal. With all of this in mind, various factors can affect the overall chance of a successful tubal reversal and do change from patient to patient.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Fertility & Women's Health of Louisiana

Published on Jun 22, 2015

Each case is different depending on the type of tubal ligation. Please schedule a consult for all the risks and benefits.

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Answered by Fertility & Women's Health of Louisiana

Each case is different depending on the type of tubal ligation. Please schedule a consult for all the risks and benefits.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Your chances of successful tubal reversal and pregnancy are approximately 60% to 70%. You should not be concerned about Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome if you have not had ay symptoms since your tubal ligation.

Answered by A Personal Choice Tubal Reversal (View Profile)

Your chances of successful tubal reversal and pregnancy are approximately 60% to 70%. You should not be concerned about Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome if you have not had ay symptoms since your tubal ligation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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