A Personal Choice

Dr. Monteith is pleased to announce the addition of vasectomy and vasectomy reversal as services offered at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Dr. Monteith has performed over 500 vasectomies since 2006. In 2014 he relocated the practice to Raleigh North Carolina. Starting September 11th 2014, Dr. Monteith will begin offering no-scalpel vasectomy and mini incision vasectomy reversal to male patients.

Dr. Monteith also announced a new name for the surgical center:

A Personal Choice

Dr. Monteith and his staff offer both men and women personalized and non-judgmental care in obtaining their fertility goals. Their team exclusively specializes in mini-incision tubal ligation reversal surgery, single mini-incision vasectomy reversal, and no-scalpel minimally invasive vasectomy.

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The Time Has Come!

Charles W. Monteith, M.D.

Dr. Charles W. Monteith -  Tubal Reversal Surgeon talks about PTLS:

"We exclusively specialize in tubal surgery and tubal ligation reversal surgery.We perform over 800 tubal repair surgeries a year and, as a result of our exclusive specialization in tubal surgery, we evaluate many patients who have experienced abnormal symptoms after their tubal ligation procedures.

Approximately 10% of our patients come to us for surgery with complaints of tubal ligation side-effects."

In this blog post Dr. Monteith says "Many of our patients have reported dramatic improvement after surgery." He points readers to Personal messages submitted by patients about PTLS and says "These messages and stories have been shared by our patients for the benefit of others who may be going through similar experiences."

Read More from Dr. Monteith's Blog:
Tubal Ligation Symptoms: Not All In Your Head!

Removing Essure coils

Essure coils can be safely removed during outpatient surgery without the need for a hysterectomy and pregnancy is certainly possible after Essure coils have been removed.

The reversal specialists of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center have the most experience of any doctors in the world when removing Essure coils. Dr. Monteith has performed more Essure reversals than any other doctor in the world.

Dr. Monteith has published details of the essure reversal surgeries he has preformed and the outcomes for these patients.

The Chances Of Pregnancy After Tubal Reversal

The chances of pregnancy after tubal ligation reversal surgery can be as high as 80%.

Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith are able to reverse the tubes in 98% of all patients who come to their center for out-patient tubal reversal.

The tubal reversal experts of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center maintain an extensive and accurate database of pregnancy statistics based on reports submitted by their tubal reversal patients. This information is unparalleled and is one of many reasons why the reversal center is the absolute best place to have tubal ligation reversal surgery.  

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Recent Testimonials From CHTRC Patients

Easing Symptoms Of Tubal Ligation! – Testimonial #1444

“I initially got the surgery to ease up the symptoms of tubal ligation syndrome but it didn’t hurt that we wanted a child as well. Thank you again… Our little miracle wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for you!” Ranjit and Iris P., Ocala, Florida.

Tubal Reversals: Better Than IVF – Testimonial #1443

“Hello Dr Monteith, our daughter, turns 7 months old on the 19th. My wife Kim had her tubal reversal in July 2011, and our daughter was born in June 2012. Thanks again for all you and your staff do!” Chris Noll.

CHTRC Makes Baby Possible – Testimonial #1442 

“Thanks again to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for helping make this baby possible.” Vicki S., Vincent, Ohio.

Opportunity To Add To Our Family – Testimonial #1441

“We had our tubal reversal 03/07/2012 and our miracle baby was born 01/15/13. Less than a year after surgery. Thank you so much for this wonderful opportunity to add to our family.” Catherine S., Rochester, Minnesota.




These women who have come to have their tubes untied with Dr. Berger or Dr. Monteith at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center are so thankful for the opportunity to add to their families. We are ready to help you move toward your new addition in the new year! Please fax your tubal ligation records to 919-967-8637 or call for your free nurse consultation at 919-968-4656! 

Personal stories about tubal ligation side effects and PTLS

Readers are encouraged to listen to this archived internet blog radio show about PTLS. The host of the show is Roxanne Pugh of Real Life Decoded. Her guest for this segment are tubal reversal specialist, Dr. Charles Monteith, and two patients who have had symptoms after their tubal ligation surgeries.

The show is archived and is entitled: PTLS With Dr. Charles Monteith, MD . By following this link you can hear the previously recorded show. The show begins about 1 to 2 minutes after clicking on the link and listening to a brief jazz introduction.

Source: http://www.tubal-reversal.net/blog/2012/tubal-ligation-reversal/symptoms-after-tubal-ligation-personal-stories.html

Why She Chose Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center

Roslyn, a Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center message board member since 2008, is scheduled for tubal reversal surgery later this month. She posts her impressions of the staff on the message board, describing the staff members as polite, caring, and patient. Read more comments from patients on the website and on the Patient Satisfaction page.

This is topic Why did you choose CH? in forum Questions about Tubal Reversal at Tubal Reversal Message Board.

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Posted by WIMom27
I am about 90% sure I will be coming to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for my tubal reversal , but still have a few questions I'm trying to get figured out in my own mind. I would appreciate any of you ladies out there who are willing to share your reasons with me why you chose CH and how you have felt about your experiences with them. Thanks!

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Posted by christbride
The message board was the main reason i decided on CH. This was the only place i could get "real" feedback on everyone's experience and not just testimonials they posted on their site and the only site that gave live statistics on their results. and it was much cheaper than local tr places. and this is his specialty and he does so many surgeries a day i figured he must know what he's doing. Dr. Monteith was interning at the time i had my tr done. it was successful. i have a 8 1/2 month old baby girl. definitely the best decision i made.

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Posted by praying4more2009
I had a wonderful Experience with CH:)
When I started to do my research I just found myself drawn to this one.. maybe it was the online community and reading everyone's experience there and all the success stories. Everything I read was exactly what I got! Absolutely wonderful staff and service there. When I met Dr. Monteith I felt at ease..he was very understanding and also was honest about the fact that he did not know from reading my report if I had enough tube left without further testing..We chose to take our chances and I was happily surprised to have him tell me I had 5 &5.5cm left:)
What really made me decide on Ch was when I went to my own OBGYN and asked if he would reverse me and he said, 'yes i could, but I don't really recommend it at your age.. id suggest IVF.' I went home feeling deflated. The more I thought about it, I realized that yes my obgyn can do it..BUT he probably doesn't do them often.So maybe if I wanted the best chance, I should go somewhere that this is ALL they do. That was the biggest reason..they do TR everyday and that is ALL they do there. I had my TR done oct20-09

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Posted by Hopeful1970
I came to CH after 7 years of trying to get a reversal done through the military. I had great care at CH. Dr. Monteith gave me my life back. I had my TR done on 11/23/09. I have 7cm on my left and 5.5cm on my right ( tubal length ). You will enjoy the experience.
Sabrina

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Posted by Sally, RN
WIMom27--If you have any questions at all feel free to call our office and speak with any of the knowledgeable tubal reversal nurses . They will take the time that you need to get any questions answered. The message board is also a wonderful place for support and first hand information about how patients really feel about there care. December is a wonderful time to get your reversal done so you can have a happy new year in 2010.
Sally,RN

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Posted by Erika J, RN
We are here to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have. You can contact us for tubal reversal questions at 919-968-4656.
Erika J.

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Posted by GodisGood68
Hi, I have been on the message board since early 2008. The information and support we get from each other is phenomenal! The staff of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center are very polite and caring. I'm having my TR Dec. 29th. Even trying to get all my bloodwork and medical information, they are very patient and polite every time I called or emailed with questions. When I told my GYN/OB my desires to have TR she did not know that I was looking at CH, and she referred them to me. How incredible is that!!! I am located in Bermuda. So, that is why I choose CH. Sorry for the long story, but I hope it answers your questions.
Roslyn

Tubal Reversal Surgeons Reverse Adiana Sterilization

Doctors at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center become the first to reverse tubal sterilization by the Adiana technique

October 9th, 2009 (Chapel Hill, NC) – Julia Smith, RN, Nurse Administrator at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, today announced the first successful tubal reversal procedure to repair the fallopian tubes in women who have undergone the Adiana method of tubal sterilization. This is the first pregnancy after Adiana reversal for the newly approved sterilization system.

Adiana sterilization was approved for use in the US by the FDA in July 2009. The procedure can be performed in a physician’s office and involves using radio frequency energy to remove cells in the lining of a small area of the fallopian tubes nearest the uterus. The device itself is then implanted in this prepared area. The Adiana system is similar to the Essure sterilization method in being a non-surgical female sterilization method which promotes scarring to create a tubal blockage.

Dr. Gary S. Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith performed the reversal during a one hour and ten minute tubal surgery procedure. The healthy fallopian tubes were separated from the blockage and tubal implantation was performed through a newly created opening in the back of the uterus. Since the Adiana and Essure sterilization methods involve a small segment of the narrowest part of the fallopian tube, long tubal segments remain after the reversal procedure which is a major factor in tubal reversal success rates. The pregnancy success rates can be found in the latest tubal reversal study available at http://press.tubal-reversal.net/2009/pregnancy-rates-by-age-and-tubal-ligation-method.html

Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith performed the tubal reversal procedure on a 35-year old woman who underwent sterilization by the Adiana technique as part of an experimental trial to test the new sterilization procedure six years ago. Although she underwent tubal sterilization intending for the procedure to be permanent, the patient’s decision to reverse the procedure was promoted by the unexpected and sudden loss of a child.

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the only facility in the United States that specializes in the practice of tubal reversal surgery and repair of blocked fallopian tubes. Patients travel from across the US and from abroad for surgery at the specialty facility with its highly trained and experienced surgeons and staff. Additional information regarding tubal reversal surgery, Adiana reversal and Essure reversal is available at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, including profiles for Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith, can be found on the website at www.tubal-reversal.net.

Pregnancy After Tubal Reversal Surgery

Sometimes, you get thrown a curve. Some time back you had your tubes tied but now you've changed your mind and have had or will have a tubal reversal so you can conceive another child. Once the operation is done, all you have your mind on is trying to conceive and have a pregnancy after tubal reversal surgery. However, you shouldn't get ahead of yourself. Here are a few tips and facts to help you out while trying to conceive.

Begin by realizing it takes time to get pregnant. During the time that nature is taking its course, you will find some of the following tips pertinent but let this one fact here help you maintain a positive mindset. During a 2007 study of his tubal reversal patients, Dr. Berger found that the vast majority of them got pregnant within 13 months. Yes, this does mean that there are a few who take longer. But I hope it will help you to know most do have a pregnancy after tubal reversal surgery within about a year.

Before you begin trying to conceive, let your body heal after the tubal reversal. You had abdominal surgery and all those muscles and tissues need to heal. After all, you want your body strong enough to carry that new child. Dr. Berger says to wait at least one cycle before working on that pregnancy after tubal reversal surgery.

Don't rush into having a HSG done to check if your tubes are still blocked. Not only are many HSGs done incorrectly or the results read wrong, you are taking a chance on messing up that tubal reversal. When a HSG is done, it washes "stuff" or debris from the uterus up into the fallopian tubes. This debris can actually cause an infection and/or tubal blockage. It would be a shame to mess up repaired tubes like that and defeat the purpose of working on that pregnancy after tubal reversal. However, when you do get one done, relay it to Dr. Berger so he can read them and provide you with a proper reading if that is possible.

This next tip is rather simple and one your tubal surgeon will probably relay to you as a way of tracking your cycle. Get an ovulation predictor kit. Use it to know when you ovulate so you will know the best time to work on trying to conceive.

Now this last tip is more to relay a fact to you so you will know what may happen and to try to keep you from becoming very upset. MedicineNet.com states that about 50% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. The general population of women don't always know when this happens for a couple reasons that are related. They don't track their cycle as carefully as you do and the miscarriages can happen very close to menstruation beginning. They just think Aunt Flo came a little early this month. You, however, will be aware of miscarriages that do happen. This is not to say you won't be successful quickly when you are trying to conceive, but it could take a little longer just because this is what can happen.

As a matter of fact, some of Dr. Berger's and Dr. Monteith's patients do achieve a pregnancy after tubal reversal so quickly, it's like they couldn't have even started working on trying to conceive. They get pregnant within just a month or a couple weeks following the surgery. So don't let the above information overly concern you but do let the tips help you through to that wonderful new baby you will be holding one day following your tubal reversal from the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.

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