Tubal Reversal and Testing For Blocked Tubes
Tubal reversal is the surgery known for the repair of the fallopian tubes that have been purposely blocked. Most couples decide on this surgery in order to have a child in the most natural way possible following a tubal ligation. Because many cannot afford the high cost of IVF, couples choose this method to have fertility restored.
Before the actual tubal reversal surgery a large number of women will begin to track their cycles. Knowing their cycles gives them a better idea of when they are the most fertile. Knowing the most fertile time of their cycles can help the couple achieve pregnancy faster. Leading tubal reversal surgeons will recommend ovulation predictor kits or OPK's to know when ovulation has taken place. Ovulation is when the egg is released from the ovary and fertilization is possible.
After the surgery it is natural for a couple to begin trying to become pregnant. The whole reason they chose this surgery was to have a baby right? Well, after a few months go by and there is no positive pregnancy test a woman may begin to worry that her fallopian tubes are blocked. The anxiety seems to grow when the couple hears of others becoming pregnant right after surgery. As the months pass the anxiety grows and the doubts set in. There is a test that can be performed using dye to see if the fallopian tubes are still open. This test which is commonly known as a HSG can be administered at any time following a tubal reversal, but when is it necessary?
Those who become worried will ask if they are able to have the test. And yes, they can, but is it necessary and what do the leading tubal reversal surgeons have to say about it? Let's look some of the facts. In statistics collected at the leading reversal center 70% of tubal reversal patients become pregnant within 12 months following reversal. This leaves 30% that have not become pregnant after a year of actively trying to conceive. When these patients had the HSG only 6% had a fallopian tube that was blocked. And, in many cases it was just one tube and not both. There are many women that become pregnant with just one open tube.
Financial considerations must also be taken into account because many insurance companies will not cover this test. The stress that many women endure to have the HSG is also something to think about. Although the HSG is considered a safe procedure there is still a chance for infection. Asking yourself if you should have the HSG? The best thing is to speak with your personal physician. Sometimes though, time is just the best medicine.
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