The choices are In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or surgical tubal reversal. IVF involves taking fertility shots for about 8-10 days to make multiple eggs, doing a short ultrasound-guided in office procedure to remove around 10-15 eggs from your ovaries (an egg retrieval). The eggs can then be fertilized by your partner’s sperm, either by mixing… Read More
How much does it cost to have your tubes untied?
Insurance plans generally don’t cover reversal of a tubal ligation. Costs vary from state to state and between Fertility centers as well. When comparing different clinics, look at the total cost including facility fees if the surgery is done at a hospital or surgical center. Some couples have insurance coverage for In Vitro Fertilization (IVF).”
If my tubes are tied, what are my chances of getting pregnant naturally?
Your chance of getting pregnant is about 2% over the first 10 years after your tubes are tied. Some methods of tying your tubes, like putting clips on the tubes, have a chance of getting pregnant of about 4% over 10 years. If you are trying to conceive again see a Fertility specialist (Reproductive Endocrinology… Read More
What are my options if I had a tubal ligation in the past and I want to get pregnant?
Your choices are a surgical tubal reversal or In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Surgery may have high tubal patency rates (at least one tube stays open 70% of the time) but has a higher chance of ectopic (tubal) pregnancy. IVF may get you pregnant faster. The decision is affected by your age and your partner’s sperm… Read More
