Tubal Ligation Reversal News

CHTRC News Archives 2007 Page 19

451) What Everybody Ought To Know About Tubal Reversal Statistics
Claims about tubal reversal pregnancy rates are often made without supporting information or documentation and most Internet sites about tubal reversal do not provide any factual data at all. Any doctor may say that his patients have a particular success rate, but supporting the claim with actual data involves considerable effort. At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, Dr. Gary Berger has published the most comprehensive study done to date on outcomes following tubal reversal surgery, based solely on information about his own patients.

452) Is Tubal Reversal Possible?
DayBreen answers a question on the Tubal Reversal Message Board about whether tubal reversalis possible after the tubes have been cut and burned in two places. She points out that she had her tubes cut and burned in two places and is currently 22 weeks pregnant since her tubal reversal by Dr. Berger last year.

453) Pregnant With Only One Fallopian Tube
Dawn T. reports to other members of the Tubal Reversal Message Board that she is 22 weeks pregnant and that she conceived twice within 4 months of her tubal reversal procedure even though she has only 1 fallopian tube.

454) What Everybody Ought To Know About Recovery From Tubal Reversal Surgery
Although patients can resume intercourse as soon as they are comfortable following surgery, Dr. Berger asks that patients wait until they have a period before they begin trying to conceive. Most of the women who choose Dr. Berger as their tubal reversal doctor return to work in 3 - 5 days and are able to resume the majority of their normal activities within 7 - 10 days. We do ask patients refrain from lifting more than 15 pounds for 4 weeks after the tubal reversal procedure.

455) Feeling Guilty Complaining About Pregnancy Symptoms After Tubal Reversal Surgery
Pregnancy after tubal reversal surgery is a joyful event, but with pregnancy come uncomfortable symptoms. Tubal Reversal Message Board members who are pregnant say they feel guilty complaining about their discomfort after this long awaited event.

456) Today Is My 1 Year Anniversary After My Tubal Reversal Procedure
ChassidyS is delighted that her PTLS symptoms are gone since her tubal reversal procedure but that she is a little disappointed that she is not pregnant yet. The Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Patient Database shows that the average time to first pregnancy after the reversal procedure is 10 months and can range up to 5 years, so her optimistic attitude is well founded.

457) What You Should Know About Consultation Prior to Tubal Reversal Surgery
Dr. Berger's patients discuss their preoperative consultations prior to their tubal reversal procedure at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. They all say that once they meet Dr. Berger and his friendly staff, their nervousness about surgery is eased. Consultation with Dr. Berger and his staff is like a comfortable visit with family!

458) How You Can Better Prepare Yourself for Your Tubal Reversal Surgery With Dr. Berger
Each patient that schedules tubal reversal surgery with Dr. Berger is sent a four page handout called "What to Expect". The same information is also on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website for easy access. This information gives patients a clear guideline about what to expect before, during and after their tubal reversal surgery.

459) You Can Have a BFP (Positive Pregnancy Test) Even with Short Tubes After Tubal Reversal
Kathy W reports she is pregnant even though her fallopian tubes are only 2 cm long on each side after tubal reversal surgery performed by Dr. Berger. Other members of the Tubal Reversal Message Board share in her joy.

460) What's The Shortest Time From Tubal Reversal To Pregnancy?
Dr. Berger recommends waiting until after the next menstrual period following tubal reversal surgery before trying to conceive. Despite this recommendation, some women have become pregnant in the same cycle as their surgery while others have becomes pregnant the cycle right after their tubal reversal.

461) Excited About Tubal Reversal Surgery
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Message Board members discuss their excitement about having their tubal reversal surgery done by Dr. Berger this upcoming April.

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