Tubal Ligation Reversal After Age 40

The tubal reversal doctors at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center have writen a series of articles about the concerns of women over the age of 40 who are considering options for becoming pregnant after tubal ligation.

• Tubal Ligation Reversal After Age 40 | Introduction
  Monday, 26 January 2009 11:36 PM
  This series of articles will discuss adoption, in vitro fertilizaiton (IVF), and tubal ligation reversal. Statistical data and patient submitted stories will also be presented during this series.


• Tubal Ligation Reversal After 40 | Pregnancy and Infertility
  Friday, 30 January 2009 10:44 AM
  This article on the Tubal Reversal Blog from Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center discusses the impact of age upon pregnancy or infertility. Dr. Charles Monteith discusses his experiences practicing high risk obstetrics and the concept of advanced maternal age.


• Tubal Reversal After Age 40 - Adoption
  Tuesday, 3 February 2009 9:27 PM
  This is the third article in a blog series dedicated to women over the age of 40 with tied tubes and who are considering alternatives to become pregnant. This article provides a brief overview of adoption. We discuss the benefits and some of the risks of the adoptive process. Readers are encouraged to leave comments on the Tubal Reversal Blog and/or the Tubal Reversal Message Board.


• Tubal Reversal After 40 - Benefits
  Saturday, 7 February 2009 1:45 AM
  This is the fourth in a series of articles for women 40 and wanting to become pregnant after tubal ligation. This article describes the multiple benefits of tubal reversal compared with IVF (in vitro fertilization).


• Tubal Reversal After 40 | Risks
  Wednesday, 11 February 2009 5:14 AM
  The tubal ligation reversal experts of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center provide a detailed list of the risks of tubal ligation reversal surgery in part four of a series of articles dedicated to women over the age of 40 who may be considering tubal ligation reversal. Using their extensive patient database, they provide estimates of the risk of each occurrence so patients can evaluate whether tubal ligation reversal is the right choice for them.


• Tubal Ligation Reversal After 40 | Tubal Reversal Process
  Friday, 13 February 2009 8:24 AM
  This is the fifth article in a series devoted to women over the age of 40 considering tubal ligation reversal surgery or other alternatives for having more children after a tubal ligation. This article describes the process involved in scheduling an outpatient tubal ligation reversal at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.


• Tubal Ligation Reversal After 40 - IVF Overview
  Tuesday, 17 February 2009 10:23 PM
  The tubal reversal doctors at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center provide an overview of the process of in vitro fertilization (IVF), egg retrieval and intrauterine insemination and also discuss the application of these reproductive techniques in comparison with tubal ligation reversal.


• Tubal Reversal After 40 : IVF Risks
  Tuesday, 24 February 2009 12:57 PM
  IVF is widely accepted as a treatment for infertility for many causes including blocked or tied fallopian tubes. To maximize the pregnancy rate, it is a common practice to implant multiple embryos. This leads to the risk of multiple gestation, which occurs in 1 of 3 IVF pregnancies. The recent birth of octuplets in the US is a dramatic example of the risks of IVF.


• Tubal Reversal After 40 - IVF Benefits
  Friday, 20 February 2009 12:06 AM
  This blog article from the tubal reversal doctors at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center describes the unique medical situations in which IVF has demonstrated benefits in assisting couples dealing with infertility. When the only cause of infertility is a tubal ligation, then tubal ligation reversal is the better treatment option for most couples.

Blog Topics Suggested by Tubal Reversal Patients

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center recently asked Tubal Reversal Message Board members to submit ideas for future topics to be addressed in the Doctors Blog.

Here are some of the topics that have been suggested so far:
• Tubal ligation effects on a woman’s body
• Tubal ligation risks
• Pregnancy outcomes and other issues for older women
• Information to help educate other doctors

If you would like to add suggestions for other topics, please post on the Doctor’s Blog Suggestions thread on the Message Board.

At Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, we are dedicated to patient education about all aspects of tubal ligation reversal. We welcome your ideas and want to address your questions and concerns about tubal ligation, tubal reversal, or pregnancy after a tubal ligation reversal.
Submitted by Dr. Charles Monteith
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
DrMonteith@tubal-reversal.net
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Posted by brenda0704
What I would like to see discussed is the effects of TL on a woman's body and how much TR helps to correct these things. My main concern is how much damage is done to the ovaries and can that function be restored. I am very concerned about early menopause, because I am only 36 and not ready for that. I also would like to know exactly what causes sexual dysfunction after TL and if I will get my function back if I get a TR, because right now it almost feels like castration!
Thanks,
Brenda
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Posted by Rhonda Brown, RN
Dear Brenda,
Thank you for your suggestions. Keep your eye on the blog for new information.
Rhonda
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Posted by Scarlet04
I know you asked for the girls to let you know the responses their getting when dealing with their Dr.'s about TR but what about a blog that helps us explain to our Dr.'s what they need to know in dealing with us as TR patients that have become pregnant and some of the misconceptions that doctors have about the success rate of TR's with pregnancy. It took me calling 6 different OB doctors offices to finally get someone to take me seriously. I kept referring them to your website. The doctor I did find, sees a TR patient of yours and she is currently 7 months pregnant. She was totally excited to have me as a 2nd TR patient of yours. Dr. Berger, do you do very many public forums or conferences for Dr.'s to attend? I know you have patients from all over the world come to see you and that would be a big audience to try to get your message out to but I don't think many Dr.'s are doing their research on the internet or they just don't know to look for you. Trisha
ME-37
DH-32
DS-12
DS-10
DS-8
DS-3
TR- 5/22
L-5.5, R-7
Denver, CO
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Posted by Gary S Berger MD
Thanks, Brenda and Trisha. Dr. Monteith and I will address these issues in future blog topics.
I think that Trisha is right about needing to get the message to other doctors at conferences and public forums. Until now, I have been concentrating on developing our website as the primary way to communicate all of the information we have. In the future, I will plan to devote more time to providing information to doctors through publications in medical journals and presentations at medical conferences.
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Posted by Blessings
I think that is a awesome idea Dr. Berger. So many, if not 99% of doctors are ignorant to fact that there are risks with having a TL. If I had known the risks before hand and could have made an intelligent decision knowing all the pros and cons then I would have never had the TL to begin with. But, I spent 7 months talking with my DR. about the TL with my concerns and worries and he assured me that it would not effect anything except I would not have to worry about BC.
I am grateful, if for nothing else that I feel normal again.
I am truly grateful for all that you do and I am so happy that Dr. M will be doing these TR's too. We need more Dr.s doing these out there.
Blessings,
Christie
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Posted by Gary S Berger MD
Dr. Monteith has just posted on the Doctors Blog asking for others to add their suggestions on this message thread. The blog topic is entitled Blog Topics Suggested by Patients. Here is a summary:
"We recently asked Tubal Reversal Message Board members to submit ideas for future topics to be addressed in the Doctors Blog.
Here are some of the topics that have been suggested so far:
• Tubal ligation effects on a woman’s body
• Tubal ligation risks
• Pregnancy outcomes and other issues for older women
• Information to help educate other doctors
If you would like to add suggestions for other topics, please post on the Doctor’s Blog Suggestions thread on the Message Board."
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Posted by Jennifer Okun, R.N.
Please continue to write in with any ideas you have. This really helps us to be able to provide our patients and potential patients with information on topics they are most interested in.
Thank you,
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Posted by PaulnJenn
Here are some more suggestions....
http://forums.tubal-reversal.net/ubb/ultimatebb.php/topic/6/3186.html#000000
Jenn
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Posted by momto10
How about a blog about the effect hormones have on a woman's daily life?
OR
The signs of a hormonal imbalance.
Gwen
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Rhonda Brown RN Says:
I think that this is a great idea. It is always nice to know what women are looking for as far as information in regarding to tubal reversal surgery. Information can help a women make the best decision for herself as well as her family. Putting patients first, just another example of exceptional patient care.
Donna Sisson, ST Says:
Another great way for Dr. Berger and Dr.Monteith to be sensitive to women’s needs. Your thoughts and suggestions are very important to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.
Ericka Says:
Understanding what questions patients have allows us to focus on their specific concerns. Feedback is always welcome!
Stephanie Duncan Says:
We always like questions! I think it is great that women are responding and letting us know what topics are of interest to them.
Jennifer Okun Says:
Asking patients directly to inquire about what topics they are interested in and need more information about is a great idea. This really facilitates meeting the needs of patients when they are able to directly communicate which information they are most in need of.
Pamfmills Says:
Patient education is so important, especially in a field like tubal reversal. Informed patients make better decisions for themselves and can truly participate in their care. I just love the fact that I work at a facility that promotes patient knowledge
Kathy Sronce ST Says:
This helpful idea just opens the door for patient - physician communication. I think it helps patients feel that they are a part of their tubal reversal process. Chapel Hill Surgery Center helps to educate their patients as well as care for them.