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Re: Tubaligation Reversal

From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 18 Feb 2002 15:37:16 -0600 (CST)


At Mon, 18 Feb 2002, Trudy wrote: >
>4 1/2 years ago, I had my tubes tied. My doctor said she used clamps
>instead of cutting and burning, because of my age, 22 at the time. She
>said that it would be easier to have it reversed if I decided to do that
>later on. I was just wondering if I was correctly informed. Is it
>easier to have the tubal reversed if clamps were used?

Theoretically, yes.

The way I >understood was that the "clamps" were somewhat like hair barrettes (a
>little unintelligent, i know), but that's how she explained it. I have
>read that for a lot of women they had to stay in the hospital. Mine was
>an out-patient pocedure and lasted only about an hour.
>So, finally, is it possible to have this "clamp" taken off so I am able
>to concieve again?

You ould need more surgery than just removing the clips.

Or should I just forget about even trying to get a >reversal and look into IVF instead? Would I talk to a normal OBGYN or
>should I find a specialist...and if so, how do I go about doing that?

Start with your gyn and take it from there.

>Thank you so much.

--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine

Note: opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.




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