Tubal ligation is one of the best methods of contraception. Along with so many other methods such as the natural methods of contraception, the barrier and hormonal methods, and devices such as the IUCD, tubal ligation is one of the very effective methods of contraception. In this, your fallopian tubes are cut, sealed or blocked so as to prevent conception. Being almost 99% safe tubal ligation has been an accepted form of contraception. However, often when the need for contraception is no longer present, you may have the urge to have a baby. A surgical procedure called tubal ligation reversal can make it possible for you to conceive under some conditions.
The reversal of tubal ligation or tubal reversal as it is also called is a perfectly safe procedure. However, for tubal ligation reversal to be possible the surgeons concerned would like to go through your documents first and then subject you to an examination. The crux of tubal reversal is that your fallopian tubes are again joined one at a time in another surgical procedure. This is followed by attempting conception after the usual period. For the entire exercise to be possible, firstly, your tubes should be healthy and these should not have been cut altogether. However, if the tubes have been cut then the doctors will probably recommend IVF or in-vitro fertilization as another very popular, safe and sure method of conception.
In case your fallopian tubes are healthy and could be tied back then the second pre-condition for your tubal ligation reversal to be successful is that your partner’s sperms should be healthy and the sperm count must be acceptable. You must also appreciate that the younger you are the greater the chances for the reversal to be fully successful.
During tubal reversal, a dye is injected to judge the condition of your fallopian tubes first. It’s generally possible to reconnect at least one of the tubes. Once the tubes are reconnected using microsurgical techniques in the outpatient surgery it should be possible for the doctors to discharge you within about four hours. The success rates reported of conception have been as high as 70%.