Tubal Ligation Reversal

A tubal ligation reversal is a procedure for women to restore fertility after a tubal ligation (informally known as getting one’s “tubes tied”) , which is a type of sterilization in which the fallopian tubes are cut or blocked to permanently prevent pregnancy. Through the use of microsurgery a woman can have tubal ligation reversal surgery carried out, which requires that they stay in hospital for only 1 or 2 days. This will then give their body’s sufficient time to recover from the operation. It is also important that for several weeks after the operation they restrict and prevent themselves from carrying out any kind of strenuous physical activity. However when it comes to their ovulation cycles after tubal reversal surgery, many women do not actually understand what is happening with their bodies in this respect.

On average it will take around 4 to 6 weeks for a woman’s reproductive organs to heal properly and fully after tubal reversal surgery has been carried out. Yet even though their cycles are almost back to normal after the surgery has been completed, it is best for them to wait until they have gone through a couple of their ovulation cycles before they attempt to get pregnant.

Some women are lucky, however. They find themselves pregnant almost immediately at the first cycle. Others, better than six cycles after tubal reversal surgery, still find they can’t get pregnant.. Successful repair of the fallopian tubes is now possible in 98% of women who have had a tubal ligation, regardless of the type of sterilization procedure.