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! 

Is Pregnancy Possible After Endometrial Ablation

Pregnancy After Endometrial Ablation And Tubal Reversal

Dr. Charles Monteith, a microsurgeon at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, explains that many women will have both a tubal ligation and an endometrial ablation procedure. Some of these women will regret their decision and wish to become pregnant. and that a successful pregnancy is possible after an endometrial ablation; however, there are unique risks of pregnancy in women who become pregnant after ablation. Women who are considering pregnancy after an endometrial ablation need to be carefully informed about these risks.

Both uterine artery embolization and endometrial ablation are procedures to treat heavy menstrual periods. Although they both decrease bleeding, each procedure is uniquely different.

The uterine artery embolization is done by a radiologist in a radiology procedure room and involves blocking the uterine arteries to decrease blood flow to the uterus and decrease blood loss during the menstrual period.

An endometrial ablation is a surgical procedure done by a gynecologist either in the office or the operating room and involves removing the endometrial lining of the uterus. This also helps to treat anemia by reducing or eliminating blood loss during menstrual periods.

Both of the above procedures are designed to treat anemia and heavy menstrual bleeding. They each do this through a different process and pregnancy is possible after either endometrial ablation or uterine artery embolization. The purpose of this series of articles is to explain the risks of pregnancy after endometrial ablation.

Pregnancy And Endometrial Ablation Procedure

The goal of the endometrial ablation is to permanently remove the endometrial cells that make up the lining of the uterus. There are many different types of ablation procedures:

Laser ablation
Roller ball electrocoagulation
Transcervical resection (actual removal of the lining)
Cryoablation – Freezing. (Her Option)
Thermal ablation -hot water balloon (Thermachoice)
Thermal ablation -hot water (HTA)
Microwave endometrial ablation (FemWave)
Electrocoagulation (Novasure)

Although there are many different endometrial ablation techniques, these procedures are all intended to have the same end result: removal of the endometrial lining and a reduction in the amount of bleeding during a menstrual period.

Menstrual Period And Endometrial Ablation

Most endometrial ablations are not very effective and will not remove 100% of the uterine lining. A significant number of women will continue to have menstrual periods immediately after or within five years of an endometrial ablation procedure. These are the women who are most likely to be able to become pregnant.

Endometrial Ablation: Tubal Ligation or Vasectomy?

Pregnancy is possible after an endometrial ablation procedure, and, because of the possibility of pregnancy, most doctors recommend a permanent form of birth control in women who undergo ablation procedures. The most common procedures during or after an endometrial ablation are vasectomy or tubal ligation. Some women who undergo endometrial ablations will use a hormonal form of contraception or rely on the protection sometimes afforded by older age.

Menstrual Period After Endometrial Ablation

Women who have a menstrual period after an endometrial ablation can become pregnant and pregnancies after ablation have been reported in the medical literature.

Some women will accidentally become pregnant after an endometrial ablation. The majority of these pregnancies have been among women who were not using birth control or not using a reliable form of birth control or among those who have had a failed tubal ligation or vasectomy. Some pregnancies have been among women who have intentionally had either IVF or tubal ligation reversal.

Pregnancy is most likely to occur in women who have resumption in their normal menstrual cycles because these are the women who still have enough lining to create a menstrual period and support a pregnancy.

Endometrial Ablation And Tubal Reversal: Is Pregnancy Possible?

Many women will regret their decision to have a tubal ligation and endometrial ablation and will inquire about reversal. Most manufacturers of endometrial ablation devices and most physicians who perform endometrial ablations do not recommend becoming pregnant after an ablation procedure. Pregnancy is not recommended because of the higher risk of miscarriage and pregnancy loss.

Pregnancy after endometrial ablation and tubal reversal is possible but there are unique considerations regarding pregnancy after an endometrial ablation.

Readers are welcome to visit our Tubal Reversal Blog and read personal stories about tubal reversal and pregnancy success. We also invite readers to visit our Tubal Reversal Message Board and participate in ongoing discussions about pregnancy after endometrial ablation and tubal reversal.

My Space Video Interview WithTubal Reversal Staff

My Space video interview with Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Staff
Meet the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Staff

CHTRC Webmaster | MySpace Video
Staff members at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal explain their how they help make reverse tubal ligation safe, comfortable, and successful for women wanting a pregnancy after tubal ligation. Each staff member has expertise in caring for and performing outpatient tubes reversals. A high staff/patient ratio with one or two nurses devoted specifically to each patient’s care means women receive safe, personalized, professional care while they are joined by other couples who are at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center to enable pregnancy after tubal ligation.

Is Tubal Reversal After Age 40 Possible?

Sandra Wilson asks "Is Tubal Reversal After Age 40 Possible?"

Sandra says most doctors have negative views about the likelihood of women becoming pregnant in the forties, especially if they have had a previous tubal ligation. The commonly recommended treatment is donor egg (using the eggs from a woman in her twenties) IVF.

Data from a study of tubal reversal patients at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, however, shows that pregnancy is possible for women in their forties using their own eggs and conceiving naturally after a tubal ligation reversal.

Of the 4025 tubal ligation reversal procedures done by Dr. Berger of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center from 2001 to 2007, 13% were for women wanting a pregnancy after 40. Of these 506 women, his 2007 study shows that 41% became pregnant following their tubal reversals.

Women age 40 and older, however, do have a higher miscarriage rate (approximately 50%) than younger women (35%). Nevertheless, this study shows that tubal reversal is a reasonable treatment option, and it is considerably less expensive than the complex treatment of donor egg IVF.

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Full text of Sandra's article:

There are a great many women who, after reaching the age of 40, then decide that they want to have more children although they have undergone tubal ligation. Today tubal ligation reversal to allow for pregnancy after 40 is becoming an increasingly common procedure. In one tubal reversal center alone during the period of 2001 to 2007, the surgeons carried out 4,025 tubal ligation reversals and 13% of these were for women over 40.

However, any woman who has undergone the original procedure to have her tubes tied must be aware that there are certain factors that need to be taken into consideration when thinking about having it reversed. The chances of a woman conceiving naturally once she is over 44 are greatly reduced. In fact, there is only a 5% chance of women over 44 conceiving naturally in the general population.

What these women who are seeking a tubal ligation reversal for a pregnancy after 40 need to be aware of is that not only are the chances of them becoming pregnant reduced, they also at a much greater risk of miscarrying when they do get pregnant. This concern along with related risk of chromosomal abnormalities means a woman seeking a tubal ligation reversal after 40 should be very aware of all the potential problems and be sure she considers all the alternatives.

For a woman who is trying to become pregnant when over 40 and after a tubal ligation reversal, there are certain things to do that can improve their chances. Below we look at just a few of these things.

1. It is important that before a woman tries to get pregnant after the reversal that she allows her body time to heal properly. One needs to remember that abdominal surgery has been carried out, so not only do the tissues but also the muscles of this part of the body need time to recover and repair.
2. By ensuring that your body has healed properly, you are providing it with the strength it needs to carry a new child. Therefore, it is a good idea for the woman to allow one complete menstrual cycle to take place before attempting to conceive after undergoing tubal ligation reversal surgery.
3. Another thing the woman should do which will help when it comes to a pregnancy after 40 is to track her menstrual cycle. The most effective and efficient way of doing this is by using an ovulation prediction kit, which you can purchase from your local drug store or online. By knowing when ovulation is taking place, the couple can then determine when is the best time to make love to improvetheir chances of conceiving the child they want together.
4. Lastly, once the woman thinks she is pregnant, she needs to follow closely the pregnancy protocol that her surgeon has established to ensure a healthy pregnancy and to be sure that the potential problems, such as ectopic pregnancy, have not happened.

Of the 4025 tubal ligation reversal procedures done by Dr. Berger of the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center from 2001 to 2007, 13% were for women wanting a pregnancy after 40. Of these 506 women, his 2007 study shows that 41% became pregnant following their tubal reversals. Check out the blog at his website and learn more about the concerns for women becoming pregnant after 40 following a tubal reversal.

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.

More information on Trying to Conceive After Tubal Reversal Surgery

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Testimonials - October 2008

Baby Testimonials

"Dear Dr. Berger and Staff - Thank you so much for our little miracle, Lane Matthew. We are forever grateful to you and your staff for making our dream a reality" Sherry and Lonnie G.

"I cannot tell you the number of women that I have run into since you did my TR in June 07 that have regretted their TL decision and are completely surprised that the chance to have the tubal ligation reversed exists." Jennifer M.

"Dr. Berger performed my tubal reversal 3 years ago and now we have 2 beautiful children." Basilio and Melissa O.

"I had my tubes reversed in October of 2006. It took a while trying, but it was well worth the wait. We had our beautiful baby girl on July 23rd, 2008." Jennifer B.

"Thank you for all that you did to help us complete our family. Less than 1 year after my tubal reversal, I gave birth." Stacy S.

Patient Satisfaction at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center

Dr. Monteith And His Wonderful Team Of Nurses
Saturday, 1 November 2008 9:32 AM
"Dr. Monteith and his wonderful team of nurses gave me my life back again and my dream of having a ton of kids! I know after 10 days from surgery I feel like I haven’t felt in years. I am so much happier, so much more energy, heck everything looks and smells better and I swear I feel like I have been reborn." Catrina F.

TR Referral
Friday, 31 October 2008 12:11 PM
"I would refer your practice to anyone I know looking to have a TR done. I would like to thank everyone that made this an easy process for me. 24 hours after surgery I barely felt any pain." Carolyn O.

Superior Treatment at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
Monday, 13 October 2008 1:50 AM
"I wanted to thank everyone for the truly superior treatment that we received during the time that we were at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. This experience was much more than I had expected. Typically, whenever you are dealing with any type of medical procedures, doctor’s offices, or clinics, there are good things and there are bad things (unfortunately more bad than good). This experience was nothing but positive for my husband and me. Everyone on the staff was welcoming, informative, and comforting. I wish that more people knew about tubal reversal as an option for them and what a positive experience it can be. Thank you, Dr. Berger, for having such a wonderful staff and offering this option to so many couples out there." Rebecca and Jason B.

Home Safely in Ireland
Sunday, 12 October 2008 7:33 AM
"I am so happy that I made the decision to come all the way from Ireland to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center for my reversal surgery. The whole experience was such a positive one. We met many people on our journey home that I shared this experience with regarding the quality of care that I received during the whole procedure." Paula B.

Thank You Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center
Thursday, 9 October 2008 12:45 PM
A patient of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center and a member of the message board writes in to thank the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center staff: "Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!! I am just in awe.... EVERYONE at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.....was the BEST!! My husband and I were so nervous and anxious and it was a WONDERFUL journey! Dr. Berger was just amazing and all of the WONDERFUL staff.... My husband and I just can't Thank You enough! I would highly recommend your facility to anyone who would even be considering tubal reversal. You have an amazing staff and facility! Thanks Again! Amy and Scott Tubal reversal-10/6/08".

Tubal Reversal Experience
Wednesday, 8 October 2008 9:10 AM
"My experience at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center last Friday for my TR was outstanding. We are thrilled to have had Dr. Monteith help us with the opportunity to conceive a child again."

Pregnancy Announcements

Posted: 10.30.08
Name: Selenes M.
Location: 06706 Connecticut New Haven
Date of Tubal Reversal: 3/6/06
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/26/08
Due Date: June 28th, 2009
Remarks: Thank you Dr. Berger and staff for making my dreams turn into reality. My fiance and I couldn’t be any happier.. This is TR baby # 2 on the way!! Our First TR baby is almost 2 and we couldn’t be any happier to welcome our next little bundle of joy!! With Sincere gratitude and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart!! Only God makes Miracles but he also allows man to create that and you, Dr. Berger, are an Angel.. God Bless you and your staff and may you continue to make peoples lives happier and just so fulfilling… Sincerely, Selenes

Posted: 10.30.08
Name: Reilda E.
Location: Lenoir NC
Date of Tubal Reversal: 07/02/08
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/27/08
Remarks: I went to the ER on 10/27/08 b/c I was hurting in my left ovary about all day. They did blood work, u/s & said I was pregnant. The HCG levels were 121. The DR stated I was about 1-2 weeks preg. So I went on 10/29/08 & had another HCG done. The results were preg with a HCG of 32. My obgyn said it could be a miscarriage. I am going again on 10/31/08 to have another HCG done to see what it is. Could it be that I am having a miscarriage or is it too early to tell? Could the HCG levels fluctuate that much & still be okay? Thanks, Reilda

Posted: 10.30.08
Name: Ana M.
Location: Farmersville Texas
Date of Tubal Reversal: 3/13/07
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/28/08

Posted: 10.30.08
Name: Joesie G.
Location: Gulfport Mississippi
Date of Tubal Reversal: Sept. 25,2007
Date of Pregnancy Test: Oct. 28,2008
Due Date: no clue - estimated July 13 2009
Remarks: i took a first Positive pregnancy test on 10/28.I had blood test done today & HCG is 56, on monday I have a follow up to check my HCG level. I am thankful to Dr. Berger & the staff for giving us this blessing.We look forward to our new Bundle of JOY

Posted: 10.29.08
Name: Danielle V.
Location: 92253 CA
Date of Tubal Reversal: 2005
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/28/08
Due Date: 07/05/09
Remarks: I still can’t believe we are on Tubal Reversal baby #2 - we are so happy.

Posted: 10.29.08
Name: Maricel R.
Location: Elizabeth NJ
Date of Tubal Reversal: AUG, 28,2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: OCT, 28, 2008
Due Date: JUL 06, 2009
Remarks: I just want to thank Dr. Monteith and staff.

Posted: 10.29.08
Name: LaTrina B.
Location: north Augusta South Carolina
Date of Tubal Reversal: April 18, 2007
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 26, 2008
Remarks: This is my second pregnancy after my tubal ligation reversal. I had a positive test on Feb. 7, 2008, but it was tubal. Have not scheduled appointment yet, but i will make appointment ASAP.

Posted: 10.29.08
Name: Kimberly H.
Location: Elizabethtown North Carolina
Date of Tubal Reversal: 06-25-08
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10-23-08
Due Date: 07-05-09

Posted: 10.29.08
Name: Mary Beth B.
Location: Winfield West Virginia
Date of Tubal Reversal: June 16, 2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 24, 2008
Remarks: I have had two quantitative HCG levels so far, the first was 448, the second was 1441. I will repeat the level on Thursday 10/30/08. I will keep you posted on results and progress.

Posted: 10.28.08
Name: Mary F.
Location: Sunnyvale California US
Date of Tubal Reversal: 2003
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/28/2008
Due Date: 07/10/2009
Remarks: This is our 4th TR baby. First ended in MC then BG 2004, then BB 2006 and this is a big surprise. DH was supposed to get vasectomy but put it off. I hope he gets over the shock soon b/c he’s not happy.

Posted: 10.27.08
Name: Jennifer W.
Location: ODD W,V.A
Date of Tubal Reversal: Feb.07 2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 24th
Due Date: may - june not sure yet
Remarks: I was very shocked that this would happen soon. My husband and I are very excited.We are very grateful. Now we are just praying for a healthy child.They are saying that i am between 2 and three months. But i was at the hospital for stomach issues and they done a test on sept. 21st, they done a pregnancy test it was negative. So i calculated i am 5 weeks. They say my hcg levels are very high,high enough to show I am that far along. I told them it was not possible. They then stated it may be twins. That could be why my levels are so high. So we will just wait and see. Thank You all very much!!!

Posted: 10.27.08
Name: Melanie K.
Location: Souderton Pennsylvania
Date of Tubal Reversal: March 11, 2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 25, 2008
Remarks: I am having a miscarriage with this pregnancy.

Posted: 10.27.08
Name: Katina F.
Location: Norfolk Virginia
Date of Tubal Reversal: 9/6/2005
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/14/2008
Due Date: 05/2009
Remarks: This is my 1st pregnancy after tubal reversal. On Sun 10/12 I took a home pregnancy test (positive) & on 10/14 I went to the hospital & got an official pregnancy test (positive). I started spotting the afternoon of Tue 10/14 On Thur 10/16 the spotting had not stopped so I phoned the hospital to see what I should do, they referred me immediately to the ER. At the ER I was given an ultrasound & they were unable to find a fetus. My blood was drawn for a quantitative level test of hcg and I was sent to xray for another ultrasound with a more powerful xray machine. The quantitative test showed my hcg level was over 22,000 (which (I was told) means if a baby was in the womb, they would definitely see it) & the xray showed an abnormality on my right side. Overnight at 2 am on Friday 10/17 I went into surgery to have the fetus removed laparascopically. The doctor reported to my husband and I that when they looked inside they saw I’d bled quite a bit, therefore the doctor made a large incision in my lower abdomen & made the decision to remove the right tube & the right ovary. The right tube was not open & that’s the tube the baby tried to flow through & apparently there was damage to my ovary as well. I return for a follow up appointment on Oct 31.

Posted: 10.26.08
Name: Denice R.
Location: MA
Date of Tubal Reversal: 4/17/07
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/26/08
Remarks: This is the fourth pregnancy since TR. I had 3 recurrent miscarriages. I am trying acupuncture to support this pregnancy.

Posted: 10.24.08
Name: Carolyn C.
Date of Tubal Reversal: February 2007
Date of Pregnancy Test: Sept 1st

Posted: 10.22.08
Name: Meb G.
Location: Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Date of Pregnancy Test: 11/08/2008

Posted: 10.21.08
Name: Randee P.
Location: Myrtle Beach S. Carolina
Date of Tubal Reversal: 05/07/07
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/21/08

Posted: 10.20.08
Name: Cindy S.
Location: Chattahoochee Florida
Date of Tubal Reversal: 7/03/08
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/18/08
Due Date: 7/2009

Posted: 10.20.08
Name: Joddi W.
Location: Folsom California
Date of Tubal Reversal: 5/16/05 and 11/2006 (second was to repair blocked tubes)
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/17/08
Due Date: 6/26/08
Remarks: My OB doctor does not want to see me until November 10th. Do you feel this is fine or should I be seen sooner. He knows about my prior reversal surgery and by Nov. 10th I will be approx. 8 weeks. I feel like I should see him sooner. He also does not want to repeat any betas. My first one was on 10/18 and the level was 84. I’m having another one today only because I demanded to have it. Should I call my OB and insist he does more betas or see me sooner? Please let me know what pregnancy monitoring you suggest. Thank you.

Posted: 10.17.08
Name: Rachael P.
Location: Hopewell Jct NY
Date of Tubal Reversal: 07/14/2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/17/2008
Due Date: 06/29/2009

Posted: 10.17.08
Name: Jenny M.
Location: 77493 TX
Date of Tubal Reversal: 3-17-08
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10-17-08
Due Date: 6-1-08
Remarks: 2.5 - 3 months ago my OB-GYN of 11 years told me that he thought my tubal litigation reversal was unsuccessful and that he felt my only option was IVF. I met with the IVF specialist 4 weeks ago and we were waiting on my next cycle to begin everything. Little did we know, I was already pregnant. I go to the DR next week to find out if it’s a viable one, so far I feel great! THANKS!!

Posted: 10.15.08
Name: Polly B.
Location: Adams New York
Date of Tubal Reversal: 1/10/07
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/7/08
Due Date: 6/18/09
Remarks: This is our second pregnancy since surgery. We had a healthy baby girl in January.

Posted: 10.14.08
Name: Tisha A.
Date of Tubal Reversal: July 17, 2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: October13, 2008
Remarks: Thank You so much for everything!!!!!

Posted: 10.13.08
Name: Christina.
Location: Mineral Ridge OH
Date of Tubal Reversal: 5/15/06
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/4/08
Remarks: I found out I was pregnant 3 hours before I was rushed to surgery once again for an ectopic pregnancy on the left. Hence, I have not entered a due date.

Posted: 10.13.08
Name: Suzannne F.
Location: Metter GA Candler
Date of Tubal Reversal: June 27,2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 10,2008
Due Date: June 12, 2009

Posted: 10.12.08
Name: Christine A.
Location: Berryville VA
Date of Tubal Reversal: July 2, 2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 9th, 2008
Due Date: June 18, 2008

Posted: 10.11.08
Name: Kristi B.
Location: Lake Park Minnesota
Date of Tubal Reversal: May 22, 2007
Date of Pregnancy Test: Feb 5, 2008
Due Date: October 10, 2008
Remarks: Just wanted to give a quick update. A healthy baby boy was delivered at 9:19 am on September 23rd weighing in at 7 lbs. 8 oz. and 20 inches long. His name is Kallen Paul. Thank you so much for making this dream 2 years ago a reality today!

Posted: 10.10.08
Name: Eva P.
Location: Jackson New Jersey
Date of Tubal Reversal: 7/16/2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/9/08
Remarks: Can you please call me? I have a few questions. Thank you very much.

Posted: 10.10.08
Name: Dayna B.
Location: Allen TX
Date of Tubal Reversal: March 23, 2005
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 10, 2008
Due Date: June 19, 2009
Remarks: First blood test will be later today! Thanks again Dr. Berger and staff! You make dreams come true!

Posted: 10.10.08
Name: Jennifer C.
Location: Mt. Sterling Kentucky
Date of Tubal Reversal: 9-10-2007
Date of Pregnancy Test: 8-15-08
Due Date: May 22, 2009
Remarks: Actually spoke to you all on the phone, and gave a positive report. But as an update, I had an ultrasound today to hear the heartbeat. The heart rate was 165. We’re praying for a successful pregnancy. Thanks for everything!

Posted: 10.10.08
Name: Melodie M.
Location: Silver City New Mexico
Date of Tubal Reversal: May 2007
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 10, 2008
Due Date: June 6, 2009

Posted: 10.09.08
Name: Cassey S.
Location: Amarillo TX
Date of Tubal Reversal: Aug. 22,2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: Oct.9, 2008
Remarks: I am supposed to go for blood test tomorrow to confirm. Wish me luck and thank you guys do much for just being able to have the chance to get even this far.

Posted: 10.08.08
Name: Shara C.
Location: Belhaven North Carolina
Date of Tubal Reversal:
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 7, 2008
Due Date: June 6, 2009
Remarks: I had my tubal reversal approximately 9 years ago and during that time have become pregnant twice only to miscarry around six weeks. We’re at that point now and I’m praying things go well. I’ll keep you informed as time goes on. Thanks, Shara S.

Posted: 10.08.08
Name: Loretta S.
Location: Bridgeport WV
Date of Tubal Reversal: 6/2/08
Date of Pregnancy Test: 8/21/08
Remarks: I reported my positive pregnancy test on Aug. 21. I just wanted to inform you that the pregnancy was ectopic and I was given two sets of shots to end it.

Posted: 10.08.08
Name: Gabriela C.
Location: Rioverde San Luis Potosi Mexico
Date of Tubal Reversal:
Date of Pregnancy Test: 8/oct/08
Due Date: 8/jul/09
Remarks: This is my second pregnancy because my first was 2 years ago but I couldn’t have the baby cause I had a spontaneous abortion.

Posted: 10.07.08
Name: Cassandra H.
Location: Houston Texas
Date of Tubal Reversal: March 11,2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: October 07,2008
Due Date: June 20,2009
Remarks: I was only able to have one tube reversed and able to get pregnant 6 months after. I really want to say Thank You to the staff and Dr. Berger for everything they have done. Please pray for me that this doesn’t end in an ectopic pregnancy. Thanks again! Caey H.

Posted: 10.07.08
Name: Bunni C.
Location: Onawa Iowa
Date of Tubal Reversal: November 2007
Date of Pregnancy Test: Oct. 7th 2008
Remarks: Just a home test. I will go to the Doctor asap.

Posted: 10.05.08
Name: Laura M.
Location: Appleton WI
Date of Tubal Reversal: 2nd tr April 24 or 25 2006???
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/03/08
Due Date: unsure was never told
Remarks: I’m having some issues of cramping and left side pain. Had ultrasounds done on Fri evening and Sat morning. Still on Sunday some left side pain lower area. I’m assuming near ovaries. Dr said they feel it will be ectopic or miscarriage. 760 were my numbers Monday morning another blood test to see if levels go up. I’m praying they will. After do many no’s than a yes I pray it will work but it doesn’t look good since I have pain. they did find a cyst or two and some endometriosis that is back.

Posted: 10.06.08
Name: Kizzy B.
Location: McLeansboro Illinois
Date of Tubal Reversal: April 19, 2006
Date of Pregnancy Test: 09/30/08
Due Date: 06/09
Remarks: After a year and a half of trying everything to get pregnant and a miscarriage in Dec 07, We had pretty much given up. We did fertility meds and IUI neither worked. I took the test by mistake I miss calculated my days, thinking I was late and I really wasn’t but got a positive anyway. So now all we can do is keep praying and hoping the numbers keep going up. THANKS

Posted: 10.06.08
Name: Maria L.
Location: Revere Massachusetts
Date of Tubal Reversal: 08/26/08
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/05/08
Due Date: 06/13/09 per computer
Remarks: I did a pregnancy test on Sunday twice and both times came out positive. I have already called my obgyn and am waiting to see when I can go in.

Posted: 10.06.08
Name: Mary W.
Location: Galion Ohio
Date of Tubal Reversal: 6-21-06
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10-3-08
Due Date: unsure
Remarks: After I reported the miscarriage in July, I learned I was again pregnant in August which also ended in miscarriage. I am pregnant yet again. Regardless of how this pregnancy goes, I am meeting with a maternal fetal medicine specialist at OSU later this month. This is the 4th pregnancy since my reversal. I will let you know how this turns out. I am following up with bhcg levels appropriately. Thanks.

Posted: 10.03.08
Name: Angela E.
Location: Chesnee South Carolina
Date of Tubal Reversal: May 2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: Oct 1 2008
Due Date: June 1 2009
Remarks: I am so excited.

Posted: 10.02.08
Name: Rhonda B.
Location: Royston Georgia
Date of Tubal Reversal: 8-20-08
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10-2-08
Due Date: 6-14-08
Remarks: This was our first month TTC!!! Thanks sooo much Dr. Monteith!! You and your staff are amazing! I go this afternoon to have bloodwork! I will keep you updated on my progress!

Posted: 10.02.08
Name: Martha L.
Location: Miramar Florida
Date of Tubal Reversal: 3/23/2007
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10/1/2008
Due Date: 06/8/2008Remarks: Hello Dr Berger and Staff. This is my second TR pregnancy. I had TR 3/07 and was pregnant 04/07. AJ was born 12/17/07 I’m now pregnant again. Again I have low progesterone. 1st # is 42 and progesterone at 5.7 I’m on progesterone gel as of today. Praying baby will stick like AJ did..Thank you for another miracle!!Lots of Love and good wishes to you :Martha B.

Posted: 10.02.08
Name: Amelia "Dawn" H.
Location: Morrisdale Pennsylvania
Date of Tubal Reversal: 4-11-08
Date of Pregnancy Test: 10-2-08
Due Date: 6-12-09
Remarks: Thank you all so much! I went for my first blood draw today and will go again Saturday and Monday to get an idea on what the numbers are like. I just want to personally Thank Dr. Berger for giving us this chance to have another child. We are all very excited and are all hoping for the best. Thanks again! Dawn H. PS. I just had my HSG on Sept 13th ovulated on the 18th-20th of this month and got my first positive HPT then confirmed by bloodwork at the ER. My first number is 16.3

Posted: 10.01.08
Name: Kiaffa L.
Location: Lapeer MI
Date of Tubal Reversal: 06-14-06
Date of Pregnancy Test: 4-28-08
Due Date: 12-31-08

More information on Tubal Reanastomosis

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.

New Pregnancies Announced This Week at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center

The Weekly Pregnancy Report for Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is published on the Tubal Reversal Message Board. During the week of April 19 – April 25, 2008, 20 new pregnancies were reported by Dr. Berger’s patients after their tubal reversal procedures. The women’s ages ranged from 33 to 40, and the fallopian tube lengths after their tubes were untied ranged from 3.0 cm to 7.5 cm. The tubal ligation methods among these women included Hulka clips, Falope rings, bipolar coagulation, and ligation/resection. At present, more than 1000 babies have been born following tubal ligation reversal by Dr. Berger.

Pregnancy Report for 4/19/08 to 4/25/08 in forum Weekly Pregnancy Reports at Tubal Reversal Message Board.

Posted by Sarah Meacham, RN (Member # 9766) on April 25, 2008 04:30 PM:

Age DOS Type of Ligation Tube Length

40 1/29/07 lig/res 7.5cm/7.0cm
38 10/10/07 Hulka clips 7.5cm/6.5cm
37 1/28/08 bipolar cautery 7.5cm/3.0cm
37 11/1/07 bipolar cautery 3.5cm/3.5cm
39 9/27/07 Hulka clips 5.0cm/7.0cm
34 2/17/06 lig/res 5.5cm/6.0cm
34 6/19/07 Hulka clips 7.5cm/7.5cm
33 5/1/07 bipolar cautery 3.5cm/5.0cm
35 12/8/06 lig/res 4.0cm/4.0cm
39 10/17/03 lig/res 5.5cm/5.0cm
38 3/31/04 unknown 6.0cm/6.0cm
30 6/3/05 lig/res 3.5cm/3.5cm
33 10/24/07 lig/res 3.5cm/3.5cm
39 10/25/01 lig/res/caut 5.5cm/4.0cm
36 6/12/02 lig/res 6.0cm/6.0cm
26 3/6/08 lig/res 5.0cm/6.5cm
35 7/28/06 Falope rings 8.0cm/6.5cm
34 4/2/05 lig/res 3.0cm/5.0cm
36 7/22/05 lig/res/caut 6.5cm/6.5cm
33 2/4/08 lig/res 6.5cm

Congratulations to everyone this week!

For more information about the new pregnancies, click on the New Pregnancies link at the top of the page. For detailed statistics about pregnancy rates and pregnancy outcomes after tubal reversal procedures performed by Dr Berger, click on the Pregnancy Statistics link at the bottom of the page.

Sarah

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Posted by mamasoup8 (Member # 11212) on April 25, 2008 04:35 PM:

Congrats!! Have a happy and healthy 9 months!

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Posted by Tawnee1972 (Member # 11007) on April 25, 2008 04:39 PM:

This is the longest list EVER!!!!

Congratulations to all of the expectant mommies!!!

Tonya

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Posted by momto10 (Member # 11808) on April 25, 2008 04:48 PM:

WOW! What a list! CONGRATULATIONS Ladies!

Gwen

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Posted by albmdb (Member # 12062) on April 25, 2008 04:51 PM:

Congratulations to all.
Have a Happy and Healthy 9 months.

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Posted by CalifMom (Member # 7194) on April 25, 2008 04:54 PM:

Wow this is great to see so many.
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Kari

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Posted by ratchet22 (Member # 12240) on April 25, 2008 05:04 PM:

YAY! Congratulations!!!!

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Posted by armywife4 (Member # 9891) on April 25, 2008 05:11 PM:

YAY SARA!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Love ya, ]
Becky!!

CONGRATS to all the new MOMMIES!! Have a healthy Happy 9 months!!

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Posted by Sperow7214 (Member # 9165) on April 25, 2008 05:56 PM:

Looks like Spring is in the air!!!! Congradulations!!!

Tabby

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Posted by beebeekinsers (Member # 12115) on April 25, 2008 06:55 PM:

Whoa....... Holy moley!!!! Somebody's been BUSY!!! lol Congrats!!!!!

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Posted by HopesAndDreams (Member # 11754) on April 25, 2008 08:12 PM:

What a GREAT list!
Congratulations everyone!
Best wishes and have a happy & healthy 9 months!
Dawn H.

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Pregnancy Announcements from Chapel Hill tubal reversal patients are also available. http://pregnancy.tubal-reversal.net/ the following is these pregnancy announcements for the third week of april 2008:

Posted: 04.22.08
Name: Jessie M.
Location: Manalapan NJ
Date of Tubal Reversal: 6/12/02
Date of Pregnancy Test: 4/22/08
Due Date: 12/30/008
Remarks: We weren’t even trying and surprise!! Thanks Dr. Berger! We are truly in 7th heaven!!! (PS this will be our 7th child)

Posted: 04.21.08
Name: Lisa D.
Location: Monclova Ohio
Date of Tubal Reversal: 5/1/07
Date of Pregnancy Test: 4/19/08
Due Date: January 19th???, 2009
Remarks: I’m not entirely sure how this happened!!! LOL - I must have ovulated right after my period stopped??? I don’t really ‘feel’ pregnant yet, the only reason I tested was because I thought I started bleeding/spotting again 2 days after my cycle stopped. Then it stopped after 2 days and started again 2 days later. I’ve never ever had spotting or any kind of break thru bleeding-except when I was pregnant. Also, I was having pain on my right side that was strong enough to wake me from sleep Friday night. We did the hpt and that line came of fast. We aren’t talking a faint line, like I would have expected on CD16!!!(if any line at all) My Dr. sent us to the Hospital since I was having pain on Rt. side. The pain went away and my hcg level was 549. Although it was too early to see anything, they did an ultrasound anyway. Nothing. I test today for 2nd level. I still have some spotting, not like I did on Saturday. Just playing the waiting game and praying for our miracle. Funny how life changes in a moment! Thanks!!

Posted: 04.21.08
Name: Annie C.
Location: Cape Coral Florida
Date of Tubal Reversal: 03/31/04
Date of Pregnancy Test: 03/25/08
Due Date: 11/30/08
Remarks: This is my 6th pregnancy after tr, 4mc and 1 ectopic, I lost my left tube, so I kind of gave up and here I am pregnant and hoping that this one stays. Thank you Dr. Berger and everyone else at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Annie C.

Posted: 04.21.08
Name: Nicole M.
Location: Rome Georgia
Date of Tubal Reversal: 6/9/07?
Date of Pregnancy Test: 2/16/07
Due Date: 10/16/07
Remarks: I’m now 14wks pregnant, this makes berger baby #2 for me!! Thanks Dr Berger!! Nicole M.

Posted: 04.21.08
Name: Shawna D.
Location: Candor New York
Date of Tubal Reversal: 10/24/07
Date of Pregnancy Test: 04/18/08 04/20/08 04/21/08
Due Date: 12/17/2008
Remarks: We were pregnant in February and it ended in an ectopic pregnancy. We will have our first blood draw tomorrow we will keep you posted. Our fingers are crossed for the best. Thank you so much Dr. Berger for making this possible for us - it is a dream come true.

Posted: 04.21.08
Name: Dawn S.
Date of Pregnancy Test: 04/17/08

Posted: 04.21.08
Name: Kandy D.
Location: Vossburg MS
Date of Tubal Reversal: 10/17/03
Date of Pregnancy Test: 03/27/08
Due Date: 12/06/08

Posted: 04.19.08
Name: Jennifer G.
Location: Deer Park Texas
Date of Tubal Reversal: 02/17/06
Date of Pregnancy Test: 04/15/08
Remarks: I have had 2 miscarriages and one ectopic (lost my right tube). We weren’t trying because my HSG showed scar tissue even though I did see with my own eyes the dye go all the way through. We weren’t TTC since I was told I didn’t ovulate without Clomid (I have never test positive for ovulation with test sticks or a fertility monitor without being one Clomid). We are in total shock and of coarse overjoyed and scared at the same time. My 1st HCG number at CD 31 was 21 at CD 33 39 (that was 45 hours apart). I will keep you updated.

Posted: 04.18.08
Name: Alida W.
Location: Albany Georgia
Date of Tubal Reversal: November 1, 2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: April 13, 2008 & April 14, 2008
Due Date: December 6, 2008
Remarks: I used ovulation test sticks (7 stick packs), monitored daily temperature and monitored my cycle. In March (period began 3/1) the peak ovulation day was never indicated. In April I had what appeared to be a very brief (2 1/2 days) period beginning 4/1. Noticed swollen and tender breast on 4/10. Began my usual ovulation stick test on 4/11. On the morning of 4/13 I took both an ovulation test and a pregnancy test and the pregnancy test came up positive. Noticed some spotting that day. Had a quantitative analysis done at ob/gyn on 4/14 which confirmed the pregnancy. Monday 4/14 Progesterone 3.87 and HCG 144.1. Due to the low numbers I was put on Progesterone suppositories and pelvic rest. Wednesday 4/16 Progesterone 22.25 and HCG 176.8. Today, Friday 4/18 HCG 299.00. I continue daily spotting and remain on Progesterone suppositories. I am scheduled for another quantitative analysis on Monday 4/21.

Posted: 04.18.08
Name: Holli B.
Location: VA Virginia Beach
Date of Tubal Reversal: 9/27/07
Date of Pregnancy Test: 4/16/08
Due Date: 12/24/08

Posted: 04.17.08
Name: Nellie B.
Location: West Palm Beach FL
Date of Tubal Reversal: 1/21/2008
Date of Pregnancy Test: 4/10/08
Remarks: Doc, I am a Jan ‘08 girl on the Tubal Reversal Message Board and this is my second cycle since tr and I got a bfp today. THANK YOU!!!! I am scheduled for a dr. appt on monday. Is that too long to wait to get bloodwork done? Today is Thursday and I am 13/14dpo based on my o pain. please give me a call or email me. thank you. thank you. thank you.

Posted: 04.17.08
Name: Tricia B.
Location: Manning Iowa
Date of Tubal Reversal: 01/28/08
Date of Pregnancy Test: 04/17/08
Due Date: 12/22/08
Remarks: Thank you Dr. Berger and staff!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Dr Berger's experience does count

When I went to the Wikepedia page about Tubal Reversal, I came upon this sentence. This delicate surgery is best performed by a reproductive surgeon with specialized training and experience in the techniques of tubal ligation reversal.
This describes perfectly what I observed in our operating room today. During a tubal reversal procedure, Dr. Berger was faced with unexpected results from our patient's prior surgery. The outcome looked bleak, but Dr Berger's training and years of experience gave him the edge. I was amazed as I watched him create a beautiful, functional tube and fimbria out of what appeared to be a hopeless situation. Instead of two tubal segments, this patient had three. The third segment consisted of only fragments of the fimbria that could not be attached. The remaining length was good. On the other side was a short and very fibrotic tube with no opening at all into the uterus, but a healthy fimbrial segment. Any normal surgeon would have quit, but Dr. Berger used his many years and used the good fimbria segment from one side and connected it to the tubal segments on the other side that had no fimbria. Now this patient has one long, healthy tube with fimbria. It just a miracle!! This patient has just left the Tubal Reversal Center to finish recovering at the hotel. She and her husband left filled with hope, realistic hope. They realize their circumstance is unusual and if hadn't been for the experience and fortitude of Dr. Berger and his OR team they wouldn't have been so lucky. Training and experience truly do make all the difference in the world! 

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Posted by MitziMay
Amen to that!

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Posted by steelergirl7
That is an amazing story. Brought tears to my eyes. I am so happy for this patient and wish them all the luck.

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Posted by jami
AWESOME!!!!!!

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Posted by JerseyCouple:
That's such a nice story. I bet she will get a sticky BFP in no time!
-Lori

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Posted by steelergirl7
Pam,
I really wanted to thank you for what you posted.
I was having a really rough 2 days, worrying about what kind of TL I had and worried that it wont be a successful TR. I am scheduled for 7-31 and I am so excited. After reading what you wrote put my fears into perspective, I actually printed it out and placed in on my bathroom mirror so that I can be reminded of the extrodinary work Dr. B does.
Thanks
Sharon

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Posted by pam mills
Sharon,
I am so glad my post helped ease your fears. Have a safe trip to Chapel Hill and I will look forward to meeting you then.
Pam Mills, CRNA

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Posted by jenn5
That is wonderful!!!

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Posted by ace67
yeah for dr berger and the chapel hill staff!!!
andrea

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Posted by Eric'sGirl
Hope she finds your post... and keeps us all updated on her journey.
It gives me a little bit of hope... I too am one of those that may not be able to be put together.
I have told EVERYONE...
If there is anyone that can do it... it is ONLY Dr. Berger!!
What an amazing human being!!!!
Thank you... ALL OF YOU... from all of us!!!
Chrissy

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Posted by babyz07
Dr Berger and the Chapel hill staff are Angles from above.

Press Release - Tubal Reversal Study 2007

NEW STUDY SHOWS TUBAL REVERSAL SURGERY IS BETTER OPTION FOR WOMEN DESIRING CHILDREN AFTER TUBAL LIGATION

Six-year study shows tubal reversal surgery results in higher pregnancy and live birth rates and is less costly than IVF.

(CHAPEL HILL, NC) – Dr. Gary S. Berger, M.D., director of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center, today released the most comprehensive study done to date of tubal reversal surgery and its resulting outcomes, showing that for the majority of women who have undergone a tubal ligation procedure and decide later they would like to have more children, tubal reversal surgery is a better option than in vitro fertilization (IVF).

“The results are clear – across all ages of women included, our results with tubal reversal surgery led to higher numbers of pregnancies and live births than standard IVF procedures.” said Berger. “Besides having higher success rates, the one-hour outpatient procedure is less than half the cost of an IVF cycle.”

“Many people, including doctors, mistakenly believe that tubal ligation surgery is a permanent method of birth control,” continued Dr. Berger. Tubal reversal surgery – a one-hour outpatient procedure – rejoins the separated segments of fallopian tube so that eggs can become fertilized and travel down the tubes to the uterus, allowing a pregnancy to occur naturally.”

When the tubal reversal statistics from Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center were compared with the latest national IVF statistics, pregnancy and birth rates after tubal reversal were higher than after IVF in every age group. Besides its higher success rate, the cost of the one-hour outpatient tubal reversal operation performed by Dr. Berger is less than half the cost of an IVF cycle.

The study report includes 3,139 patients who underwent tubal reversal surgery by Dr. Berger between January 2001 and December 2005. This is the largest and most definitive study in existence that provides information on the outcome of tubal reversal surgery.

At the conclusion of the study interval, 69 percent of the women in Dr. Berger’s study had reported pregnancies. The pregnancy rate ranged from 82 percent for women under 30 to 41 percent for women 40 years of age and older. The highest pregnancy rate (87 percent) was among women age under 30 after reversal of a previous ring or clip method of sterilization.

Dr. Berger, one of the pioneers of tubal reversal surgery, is a reproductive surgeon who specializes in and limits his practice to outpatient tubal reversal surgery.