Re: ovulation after tubal ligation
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 25 Feb 2001 11:23:02 -0600 (CST)
The info is in the archives - I know because i wrote it myself. The
ovum - a single cell, dissolves in the abdomen.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Sat, 24 Feb 2001, kathy wrote:
>
>I can't seem to find any information about what exactly happens to an
>ovum after a tubal ligation procedure is done.
>I know that ovulation still occurs but what exactly happens to the "egg"
>since it is not able to travel through the fallopian tube into the
>uterus. Where does it go? It has to go somewhere. Does it evaporate or
>what?
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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