Tubal Ligation Reversal
Tubal Ligation is a type of sterilization process for the continuous prevention of pregnancy by connecting the fallopian tubes of women. It is now possible with microsurgery to restore the tubes of women who want to be fertile again by changing their minds about this decision. During the reversal of the tube binding process, the surgeon takes the closed part of the fallopian tubes and connects the remaining parts of the tubes to make pregnancy possible again. If the process is successful, the eggs can move towards the uterus, and the sperm can move up from the fallopian tubes and meet the egg. Tubal ligation causes little damage to the fallopian tubes and allows successful tubal ligation reversal. At least one fallopian tube remains open after the reversal of the tube ligation process, and 75% of women who undergo this process are able to get pregnant. A woman may regret having tubal ligation for many reasons, including being young at the time of the procedure, change in marital/relationship status, poor knowledge about tube binding and other birth control methods, or having tubal ligation performed due to health problems or partner’s pressure. If a woman decides to get pregnant after tubal ligation, IVF treatment is also an option. The process of tubal ligation reversal is not suitable for everyone. Your surgeon decides whether the process of restoring your fallopian tube functions will be effective by looking at factors such as age, weight and body mass index, general health status, type of tubal ligation, the extent of the damage to your fallopian tubes, the length of the remaining tubes, the statuses of the ends of the fallopian tubes close to the ovaries, and other reproductive factors. The risks associated with tubal ligation reversal are a negative reaction to anesthesia, damage to the intestines, the bladder or major blood vessels, wound infections in some cases, and the inability to repair the fallopian tubes or connect them together. Even if the surgery is successful, pregnancy is not guaranteed. After the process, recovery may take a week or more. The patient can take a bath 48 hours after the procedure, but she must avoid rubbing and pushing on the incision area for a week. After bathing, the patient must carefully dry her incision area with the help of towels. She must not lift heavy objects for two weeks and not have sex. When the patient starts feeling better, she can gradually return to her normal activities. The sutures will be absorbed and will not require removal.