4 Risks of Tubal Reversal Surgery

Tubal Reversal surgery has grown in popularity, namely because it brings back the ability to reproduce after a woman has already made the decision not to. The decision of whether or not to have more children is a difficult one, but tubal reversal surgery makes that decision a lot easier to reverse. If you are considering having tubal reversal surgery, however, there are some major risks that you should be aware of.

1. Ectopic Pregnancy

The largest risk of tubal reversal surgery is the possibility of ectopic pregnancy. It is estimated that roughly 10% of all pregnancies after tubal reversal surgery will be ectopic. While that 10% may sound astoundingly high, in all reality tubal pregnancies are still a very rare occurrence after tubal reversal surgery. However, because the chances of ectopic pregnancy are increased after this procedure, it is something that all women should be aware of.

In order to avoid a life-threatening situation and significant damage to the fallopian tubes, it is highly recommended that a woman be very conscious of her monthly cycle after tubal reversal surgery. If after two days?your cycle still has not begun, it is important to seek medical attention to rule out the possibility of ectopic pregnancy.

2. Internal Bleeding

As with any surgery, there is always the risk of internal bleeding. Because there are many blood vessels nested in this sensitive area of the body, the possibility of accidentally cutting into one of them exists. For that reason, it is best to do your research and find the best possible surgeon for the procedure; however, even the best of surgeons can make errors. Keep in mind that surgeons are trained to handle these types of situations, and it would be very rare for a woman to die on the table due to excessive internal bleeding.

3. Developing Infection

Another risk of tubal reversal surgery is the development of infection. The possibility of infection exists because the external layer of skin is breached, and the internal components are exposed; this is always a medium for infection no matter what type of surgery you are undergoing. In the aftermath of tubal reversal surgery, however, it is important to keep the incision area as clean as possible to avoid an external skin infection from developing.

4. Allergies to Anesthesia

If you have undergone surgery before, then you are probably well aware of allergies to general anesthesia that you may have. If you haven't, however, then you may a little more frightened about the potential complications associated with general anesthesia. To complete tubal reversal surgery, there is no way to avoid the need for anesthesia, but you should always be up front with the surgeon about any past allergic reactions that are concerning to you. Doing this will help your surgeon to better evaluate your status during surgery.

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