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Baby Arrives

2017-09-05T13:18:00.002-07:00

There are so many things to think about when you finally find out you are pregnant. You have been trying for years and you want to pinch yourself to make sure it is true. Now, the time has come to start getting the nursery ready.

Let's begin with baby cribs. Although baby cribs come on all different sizes and styles, it is important to remember that cribs should meet all safety criteria.

There are also many colors to choose from, unlike years ago. Colors can range from dark, natural wood, and white.

Choosing the right crib to fit the nursery does take some time, but it is well worth it. For those who want a convertible crib to save money in the long run there are many to choose from.

Prices for cribs can cost anywhere from a little over a $100 to many hundreds of dollars.

Tubal Reversal And Telling Others

2013-01-14T11:22:00.000-08:00

There are literally thousands of couples who choose to have tubal ligation reversal surgery in order to have fertility restored. The most common reason for researching and undergoing this type of surgery is due to a prior tubal ligation and a new relationship. Often, the new spouse may not have children of his own. The wife having a previous tubal ligation or tubes tied would like to have fertility restored in order to have another child.

There are some couples who seem to face problems when deciding to have the tubal reversal surgery. The problem is these couples often cannot tell those within their own family because of rude comments that are made. Yes, this couple may have children from a previous marriage but they want nothing more to than to have one of their own. So, in order to deal with not having to hear the remarks these couples are forced to keep the secret to themselves. If you're a couple going through this you are far from alone.

Some of the comments made from other people can be as follows;

Why do you need a tubal reversal? Don't you to have enough children?
Why do you want to start all over again?
Are you two going to be able to afford this?
Can't you just be happy with the children you have?
Are you really sure this is something you want to do?

Unfortunately, the above comments are just a small sample of what is said to many couples. The truth is you are not having a reversal in order to please others. You and your partner have chosen to have a reversal in order to have a child together. This is a personal decision that does not need to be approved by others. If you are good parents and take care of your children and supply for them who is to judge? There will always be people in this world that have to interject with their personal opinion whether good or bad. Just remember they are not the one in your shoes and not the ones living your lives. As a couple you need to do what is going to make you happy.

Although the remarks may hurt it is something that just may happen. For those that are going through this joining a tubal reversal message board may be very helpful. Each and every day couples are facing this dilemma. They are so excited to be approaching the chance to have a child together that they want to share it with the world. Other couples using these message boards will understand exactly what you are going through. Gaining support is much easier when others understand what you are going through.

A search on any one of the Internet search engines will give you a list of the top tubal reversal message boards. Often, just reading makes a couple feel better because it is apparent that you are not the only couple facing this issue. Do not be afraid to get to know those who are posting. Many couples have become life long friends when meeting on this type of message board.

For more information on tubal reversal message boards check out the website by +Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Known as the leading tubal reversal center in the world, this website has a very active tubal reversal message board.

Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome With Dr. Monteith on Real Life Decoded

2012-11-08T13:48:00.000-08:00

For an interesting conversation on Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome listen as Dr. Monteith speaks with Megan and Amy who have both suffered with PTLS. Real Life Decoded is an Internet talk radio on blogtalkradio.com that discusses real life struggles and challenges.

Although PTLS is not considered a real syndrome by many in the medical community there are many women who believe otherwise. In this episode, Dr. Monteith of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center explains problems that women experience following tubal ligation.

Megan and Amy join Dr. Monteith and the host to explain how they finally found relief with the help of tubal ligation reversal surgery.

Listen to internet radio with Real Life Decoded on Blog Talk Radio

Getting Pregnant With Your Tubes Tied

2012-11-03T11:43:00.002-07:00

Each year thousands of women choose to have a tubal ligation or their tubes tied as a permanent form of birth control. There are many different reasons why couples choose not to have more children. Some feel that their family size is larger enough, others are not in good relationships and do not want to bring anymore children into the situation and yet others have their tubes tied due to outside pressure.

Over time things may change and the women regret their decision. They want to be able to have another baby naturally. Some have remarried or are with a new partner that have no children of their own. Many try different things such 'natural remedies' to help untie or heal the fallopian tubes that have been damaged.

Although there are some women who do get pregnant with their tubes tied, the chances are very slim. When a pregnancy is confirmed with an early pregnancy test the woman needs to contact her doctor right away. The chance of ectopic pregnancy is high. Ectopic pregnancy is when the fertilized egg attaches itself to the inside of the fallopian tube and begins to grow. Ectopic pregnancy is life-threatening and needs to be treated right away. If you are a woman who suspects she may be pregnant with tied tubes call your physician or get to the closest emergency room.

There are no 'natural remedies' that a woman can take to heal her fallopian tubes. This is where tubal reversal surgery is needed. Most physicians will try to persuade a woman to undergo IVF. For a large number of couples IVF is an option that they are not willing to pursue. IVF is both expensive and does not offer the high rate of pregnancy success that reversal surgery offers. The only time reversal surgery cannot be performed and IVF recommended is due to the fallopian tubes having been damaged beyond the point of repair. The leading tubal reversal center is able to repair tied tubes in 98% of all cases.

Tubal reversal surgery is far more affordable than just one round of IVF. The price for reversal surgery performed as an outpatient procedure is usually around $7,000. This cuts out the extra hospital costs. Beware of surgeons that boasts of extremely low prices. Make sure that is not the price for just the surgery. Many will "bait" couples with the price and then the couple is responsible to pay the hidden costs without knowing. This is not the good surprise that couples are looking for when they pursue ligation reversal surgery.

For more information on tubal ligation reversal visit Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website. A vast amount of information can be obtained on this website. Videos and a message board have made it easy to find the true facts concerning reversal surgery.

Tubal Ligation Reversal Statistics Speak For Themselves

2012-08-24T14:27:00.000-07:00

When a couple wants to have a child after a tubal ligation what are their options? The first option that is usually offered is IVF (in vitro fertilization). The second option is tubal reversal surgery. Most fertility specialist will guide their patients to look into IVF and dismiss the tubal reversal surgery.

Why is tubal reversal surgery dismissed? Are the numbers of women that do not get pregnant high? This is probably what many think. The fact is, tubal reversal surgery actually has a higher pregnancy success rate over the alternative of IVF. This is very rarely talked about, if ever. With the advent of studies being released couples are getting the true facts. The truth is being able to decipher the true meaning of what it is all about and the actual statistics.

Tubal reversal surgeons are now actually collecting and compiling the information in order to document the actual pregnancy success rate of reversal surgery. In the most recent study completed, The Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Report 20011, the facts are shown.

This is the largest study to date concerning tubal reversal surgery. From July 2000 through December 2011, 9,935 women underwent tubal ligation reversal at the leading tubal reversal center located in the USA. This is the most comprehensive study completed in the history of tubal reversal surgery.

Findings for those who have studied this surgery were as expected. There are factors that play into the success of reversal surgery and restored fertility. The age of the woman at the time of reversal, the type of ligation that was originally performed and the amount of healthy fallopian tubes remaining following the surgery.

Upon receiving a positive pregnancy test patients are then asked to fill out a Pregnancy Report Form. Once this form is submitted the tubal reversal nurses then stay in contact with the couple to track the pregnancy. Although the rate of ectopic pregnancy is slightly higher following reversal surgery it is imperative that it is documented for the study.

Those with tubal rings and clips have better tubal reversal outcomes. Clips and rings do the least amount of damage to the fallopian tubes. The lengths of the fallopian tubes are also a factor in success. The longer the healthy remaining segments the better chances of becoming pregnant. Although this fact is proven in the study it is also true that women with fallopian tubes measuring less than 2.5 cm have become pregnant. This is surprising to many whom have not studied tubal ligation reversal success.

For those researching how well tubal reversal surgery works the facts may surprise you. And although age is a factor it is not imperative that a woman be in her twenties. There are many women who are much older that conceive and go onto to have a healthy child.

For more information on age and type of tubal ligation please review the TUBAL REVERSAL PREGNANCY STUDY REPORT 2011.

Getting Pregnant With One Fallopian Tube

2012-08-22T08:03:00.001-07:00

When a woman is ready to begin a family she normally wouldn’t give her fallopian tubes much thought. Females are born with them and pretty much take it for granted that they are in working order. But for those that have had tubal reversal surgery the fallopian tubes are a different story. These women have had surgery to have their tubes repaired and in some cases only one fallopian tube may be in working order.

So, when a woman has had this surgery and only has one fallopian tube she wonders if she will be able to conceive. And if she is able to conceive will it take a lot longer than her female counterparts with two working tubes. The answer will surprise many.

The fallopian tubes are where the fertilized egg travels through to get to the uterus to embed itself. Once the egg is in the uterus then the fertilized egg continues to grow and develop. With a tubal ligation the fallopian tubes are “blocked” so that the egg and sperm cannot unite. Those choosing to have more children after a tubal ligation will have to have tubal reversal surgery or IVF.

Having one fallopian tube does not mean a woman cannot become pregnant. What it may mean is that it may take a bit longer but not all of the time. The human body is a remarkable thing. Each month the ovaries release an egg. Many think that the fallopian tube on the same side as the ovary releasing the egg is the tube that catches the egg. This is not true. There are many women that have become pregnant when they have ovulated from the side where the blocked tubed was on. This means that the egg found its way across to the healthy open fallopian tube and began its travel. Because many women know what side they are ovulating from they think that because it is on the side with the blocked tube there is no chance. The human body is quite remarkable.

When a woman has a blocked tube she can still conceive and this has been proven time and again. Often, when a woman comes out of reversal surgery and hears that she only had one repairable tube the concern rise. Only after reading about so many others actually becoming pregnant does the hope return. There are many tubal reversal couples that go on to have multiple children.

For more information on tubal reversal and getting pregnant with one fallopian tube visit: http://www.tubal-reversal.net.

Tubal Reversal And What It Means For Couples

2012-08-08T10:08:00.000-07:00

Tubal reversal surgery is sought after by couples for a few reasons. The first reason that many of us are aware of is to have fertility restored. Women who have had their “tubes tied” may change their minds and want to have more children. This can be due to a relationship change or just the fact that they have had a change of heart. Others did not want to have their tubes tied in the first place but listened to what others had to say. As time went on they knew it was not the right decision and seek to have the damage repaired.

Others seek tubal reversal surgery due to religious beliefs. They now want to undo the mistake they feel they have made and make things right.

Another less spoken about reason is due to Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome. This is something that happens to some (not all) women after they have had their tubes tied. They begin to experience changes in their bodies and not for the better. Their monthly cycles may begin to get irregular. The bleeding becomes very heavy each month. Mood swings that begin to spiral and get out of control then dissipate and return. A woman may be fine one minute and then crying the next. She begins to feel overwhelmed and may have bouts of anxiety and depression.

When a woman seeks help she may become very frustrated because many in the medical community do not believe that PTLS is real. Test after test and money being spent to be told that everything “looks normal” begins to take its toll. Women around the world are now coming together with the help of the Internet and letting others know this happens. So many women have felt alone and not understanding how this could be happening to them. Major social networking websites such as Facebook, Twitter and others are now a place where women suffering with PTLS can seek support.

Tubal reversal surgery has helped women not only have fertility restored but to get relief from Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome. ChapelHill Tubal Reversal Center, the leading outpatient reversal center, has reported an increased number in patients seeking relief from PTLS. Patients are reporting immediate improvement following reversal surgery. Although many in the medical field will not acknowledge PTLS, there are surgeons who will perform the surgery for this reason alone.

Couples have been leaning more towards tubal reversal surgery for a number of reasons. The cost is much less expensive then with IVF. The Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Report 2009 has proven that reversal surgery has a better pregnancy success rate over IVF. Couples are also thrilled that they will be able to have subsequent children if they choose to without more medical intervention needed.

2012-08-07T18:23:00.001-07:00

Tubal Reversal Does Not Work As Birth Control

2012-07-25T18:40:00.001-07:00

The title of this article is right. I bet anyone reading this is asking why I would even write something like this. No, I haven’t lost my mind. Although there are days I may be close to it!

The title of this article was done on purpose. It was done to point out a pretty ridiculous fact. There are actually physicians telling patients the reason NOT to have tubal reversal surgery is because it will not work as birth control. That is NOT one of the better pitches I have heard against reversal surgery. It is a very well-known fact that many physicians try to persuade couples to use IVF and not tubal reversal. When, in reality, it has been proven that tubal reversal surgery actually has a better pregnancy success rate over IVF. Fact is, many physicians have never really studied the success of tubal reversal and will continue to push women towards IVF in order to have a child following a tubal ligation.

For a doctor to persuade a couple not to use tubal reversal surgery to have fertility restored because birth control will be needed after is ridiculous. Do doctors think that many of these couples have not already thought of this? Isn’t the reason why they are having reversal surgery is to “undo” the birth control? Seems to me these couples have already thought of these things. They want to reverse the ligation to have another child. They do not want the birth control in place. And, many of these couples will go on to have more than one child after the reversal surgery.

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is in the process of doing a blog series on tubal reversal myths and facts. Dr. Monteith is taking on each myth and fact and dispelling the rumors that seem to fly around. He is taking each and every one and explaining why some things are true while others are not. Taking the time to do this helps couples who are searching for the real truth.

All too many times a couple will visit a fertility specialist to have questions on tubal reversal answered. Once in the doctor’s office they are told that tubal reversal doesn’t work and to use IVF. Not only is the couple more confused they are feeling betrayed. Why do they feel betrayed? Because the surgeon they went to see advertised that they do tubal reversal surgery. This happens more than you think.

For more information on tubal reversal and to learn the true facts visit the Tubal Reversal Blog at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. A message board full of couples and videos are also available.

Reversal of Tubal Ligation

2012-06-28T12:25:00.000-07:00

Tubal reversal is the surgery in which the fallopian tubes of a woman that has undergone a tubal ligation. Often, I woman will have a tubal ligation because she is not in a good relationship and does not want to bring any more children into the situation. Once the relationship dissolves the woman may find a new partner and regret the tubal ligation that was performed. The new couple wants to have children and may not be able to afford IVF or what is known as in vitro fertilization.

Is there another way to have a child naturally? Yes, there is and it is less expensive than the treatment of IVF. This is where tubal reversal surgery comes in. The process in which a surgeon repairs the fallopian tubes so that the sperm and egg can unit and pregnancy can take place.

When a couple begins to research reversal it can be hard to find information. Many doctors inform their patients to look into IVF. Couples may also be mistakenly led to believe that IVF has a better success rate. This is not true and is proven with the study performed known as the Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Report 2009. With the data collected from over 5000 tubal reversal patients, this study has been used by many in the medical community. This is also a great resource to those who want to understand reversal of tubal ligation better.

Over the years IVF has taken the center stage. Although the pregnancy success rates are better with ligation reversal, most are pushed towards IVF. This may not make sense to some but there are a couple of reasons for this. The first is that the medical students studying now just do not get to see the procedure and are not given the information on it. The second is that many physicians do not go into this field of expertise because they have not been exposed to it. It is amazing the number of medical personnel that vaguely know about this procedure and its success.

Now that this procedure has become more popular more and more couples are experiencing the great results of tubal ligation reversal. Many of the couples are going on to not just have one baby but more than one. These are the same couples that were afraid they would never be able to have a baby naturally again. Many times the surgery works so well that that couples are pregnant shortly after surgery and are pleasantly surprised and shocked.

For more information on tubal ligation reversal visit: Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center

Tubal Reversal and Taking Care of Yourself

2012-06-13T13:28:00.002-07:00

We all know as women that we need to take care of ourselves. Of course, this can be much easier said than done. If you already have children then you understand that just getting a shower can be an all out mission. But, would we trade it for the world? Um, no way. Which is one of the many reasons why we are the ones who are waiting to have tubal reversal surgery.

For those who are about to embark on this adventure known as reversal surgery there are a few things to remember. The first is that this can become a very emotional roller coaster. Just waiting for the surgery can be stressful. After surgery there is the "trying to conceive" phase. Sounds easy? Just wait until it is your turn. Each month that passes by without a positive pregnancy test can cause stress and frustration. It is not uncommon to wonder if the fallopian tubes are back up and in working condition.

While this is all going on it is extremely important to remember to take time for yourself. Stress levels can build and even begin to cause relationship problems. Here are a few suggestions to help you take better care of yourself while in this wonderful reversal journey.

Eat right. When we stress some if us can turn to food. Remember, your body needs to make a good home for a developing baby.
Cut out the caffeine. Okay, cut it out as much as possible.
Sleep! Yep, we all hear this one but how many of us actually do it?
Take breaks. Take a break and do something that you want to do. Always running and trying to be superwoman may just make getting pregnant take longer.
Spend time with your partner. Makes sense....right? But, this is different. We can become consumed with getting pregnant following tubal reversal surgery. The problem is that the actual "act of getting pregnant" is not so natural anymore. Timing everything and giving the order that a "performance" is needed can REALLY kill the mood. Get back to being a couple. This is probably the best medicine I have heard so far.

Research, read and be comfortable with your own body and how it works. The more you know the better your chances of understanding how your reproductive system works. No tubal reversal patient can ever be "over-educated".
For more information on tubal reversal surgery and how other reversal patients are going through the adventure visit: http://www.tubal-reversal.net.

Is Tubal Reversal Surgery Covered By Health Insurance?

2012-06-13T13:00:00.000-07:00

Does health insurance cover tubal reversal surgery? This is a question that is asked many times by couples who are researching the surgery. Often, they will be told by the initial call to their insurance provider that it will be covered. For any couple that is thinking of calling to be sure, make sure you get the name of the person that you speak with it. The truth of the matter is that most insurance companies will not cover the surgery because it is considered an elective surgery.

So, how does a couple go about saving for this type of surgery? There are a few ways. The first is to see if the center where your surgery is being performed has a pre-payment plan. This is a plan where the money is saved it is put into a special account. As the account grows the excitement also builds because once the amount is reached the surgery date is then booked. There are many ways that couples that reached the goal faster than they expected. Here are a few of the ways that have been shared:

· * Have a yard sale. Couples are amazed at how many items they have that they do not use. Get together with a few neighbors and have a neighborhood yard sale to make it more fun.

· * Cut back at the grocery store. Just cutting back on a few of the junk food items can really add up.

· *Go through the monthly expenses. Are there movie channels that you do not watch? What about the unlimited service on the cell phones? Couples have found that when they go through their monthly bills they are able to save a couple of hundreds of dollars a month.

· Knowing where your money is being spent each day. Although this may sound strange, there can literally be money being spent that doesn’t have to be. The coffee shop each morning can eat money without us even thinking about it. Have a coffee pot? Making the coffee at home can save quite a few dollars each month.

· Using the income tax. This is something that many couples will do. Knowing ahead of time what they will be getting back for a refund helps them to plan if they will need any more cash set aside.

There are many ways that couples come up with to save money. Couples know that the faster they are able to save the money the faster the surgery date gets here. Saving for tubal reversal surgery may not be the easiest thing to do but many couples will tell you it is well worth it.

For more information on tubal ligation reversal and insurance have a look at the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center blog.

Tubal Reversal Or IVF-Which One Is Better

2012-05-16T11:15:00.002-07:00

After a tubal ligation or “tubes tied” there are couples who desire to have a baby. The reasons are many but the most common one is a change in relationship. Both IVF and tubal reversal can work for these couples. The ultimate question is which one has the better success rate? Which one will the couple be able to afford? And, what if the couple chooses to have more than one child over time?

Success of Tubal Reversal

The couples that go to Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center are carefully chosen. Of the patients that have their surgeries at this tubal reversal specialty center 98% are able to have at least one fallopian tube repaired successfully. This is a huge accomplishment because many other surgeons would not even attempt many of the repairs. Sixty-six of these patients will be pregnant in the first year after surgery. After reporting the pregnancy, 35-40% will report miscarriage; 10-15% will have ectopic pregnancies and the remaining 50% will go on to have a baby.

This means that about 33% of women that have the tubal reversal surgery will go on to have a baby and many of these women have more than one baby.

The tubal reversal success rate at CHTRC is followed up with data collection and pregnancy self-reporting by the patients. It is possible for the success rate to be higher with the staff doing more follow-up. The staff is aware that not all patients will report pregnancies. This actually makes the tubal reversal pregnancy rate higher than what has been calculated, reported and then published.

The Success of IVF

Success of IVF is a different matter. In the United States the average for all IVF cycles started and ending in a successful pregnancy is about 37%. This is lower than the reversal results collected and reported.

Cost

The cost of tubal reversal surgery at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is $5900.00. The cost of IVF for each attempted cycle is $10,000 - $12,000. Couples who are searching for the most cost effective with the higher pregnancy success rates choose reversal surgery. With tubal reversal surgery the couple does not have to have any further medical intervention to attempt another pregnancy.

There is no question that both IVF and tubal reversal surgery offer the opportunity for successful pregnancy following a tubal ligation or having ones “tubes tied”. IVF recipients do not need surgery, do not chance ectopic pregnancy and have the chance of pregnancy when facing other serious infertility problems or issues. With tubal reversal surgery the couple has many more chances at becoming pregnant, able to have more than one child and resolve any guilt about having a tubal ligation. Tubal reversal surgery at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has proven to be less expensive and with a better successful pregnancy rate over IVF.

For more information on Tubal Reversal or IVF visit: www.tubal-reversal.net.

Tubal Reversal Facts-Are They True

2012-05-11T11:35:00.001-07:00

For couples trying to research the tubal reversal facts there is no denying it can be confusing. On one hand you may hear how successful it was for another couple. On the other hand your physician may tell you to just skip the tubal reversal procedure and go straight to IVF (in vitro fertilization). So, what is a couple to believe and not believe? And, some of the information to be found on the Internet is even more confusing. One article written by an IVF specialist tells the “facts on tubal reversal”. The only problem was that these “facts” were biased and had no medical backing.

Yes, there are circumstances where the only option is IVF. Some of these circumstances are having no fallopian tubes left to repair and those that are beyond being repaired. Other than that the leading tubal reversal center has a repair rate of 98%. Many have been told that tubal reversal surgery does not work as well as IVF. Truth of the matter is that the Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Report 2009 has proven otherwise. Most times the first round of IVF does not work. With tubal reversal the couple has a chance of attaining pregnancy each cycle without added medical assistance.

Dr. Monteith of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has begun a blog series on the Tubal Reversal The Facts. For those who are interested or know some please watch for these informative posts. Taking the guess work out of tubal reversal research has just become much easier.

Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith are tubal reversal surgeons at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center. Together they have performed more tubal reversal surgeries than any other reversal facility in the world.

Pregnant With Tubes Tied?

2012-03-18T17:56:00.000-07:00

When we hear of a woman who gets pregnant with her tubes tied or following a tubal ligation what do we think of? Most of us think that the method of sterilization didn't work. And although there are actually women who do get pregnant with tied tubes the number is small. But there are a large number of women who choose to have children after having a tubal ligation. How is this done? Most think with IVF. The truth is there is another way to become pregnant following a tubal ligation that does not require in vitro fertilization. And the great thing is it costs less than IVF and has better pregnancy success rates.

The alternative treatment is what is known as tubal ligation reversal surgery. For those that want children again this is nothing short of a blessing. Many couples just cannot afford IVF treatments. What happens with tubal ligation reversal is a surgeon who is highly trained repairs the fallopian tubes. Many women will say that their fallopian tubes have been cut and burned and wonder if the tubes can be fixed. The answer is yes. Whether your had your tubal ligation one year ago or ten years ago they can be repaired. The amount of time the tubes have been blocked does not matter it is the amount of damage that was done.

Choosing a tubal reversal surgeon that has experience in repairing the fallopian tubes makes a big difference. Yes, there are surgeons who do this surgery but not on a regular basis. Although the surgeon may have done this type of surgery before the fact of the matter is that the surgeon may not be able to handle some of the cases where extensive damage has been done. What happens in this case is the surgeon will tell the patient that her only hope is with IVF. Having a surgeon that performs tubal reversals all the time and is considered an expert will lead to a much better outcome. Because these surgeons do just this type of surgery they have managed to repair some of the most damaged fallopian tubes.

For more information on pregnant with tied tubes visit the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website. Having the best chances for pregnancy begins with the most experienced surgeons.

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Surgeons Published in Leading Medical Journal

2012-02-15T15:02:00.000-08:00

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center Surgeons Published in Leading Medical Journal

For those looking to have the Essure Sterilization the surgeons at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center have proven it is possible. Dr. Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith have authored the medical article titled, "Successful pregnancies after removal of intratubal microinserts". This article appears in the February 2012 edition of Obstetrics and Gynecology pages 470-472. Both Dr. Monteith and Dr. Berger have reversed the Essure sterilization and had patients go on to have successful pregnancies.

All too many times when a woman inquires about having the Essure coils removed they are told it is not possible. For those who are told it can be reversed the reversal requires a full hysterectomy. This is not the case at all.

For those who are interested in the Reversal of Essure the tubal reversal nurses are able to answer questions by calling 1-919-968-4656. There is also plenty of information located on the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website. Couples travel from all over the world to have these surgeons reverse the Essure sterilization. Essure reversal is possible and couples are able to have children the most natural way possible with the use of tubal ligation reversal surgery.

Tubal Reversal and Coping With Frustration

2012-02-03T07:10:00.000-08:00

Over time the journey of tubal ligation reversal changes. There will be days where the joy is overwhelming and then there is the other end of the spectrum. There will be days when all you feel is frustration. Frustration can be felt from a number of things.

After the surgery and the healing is complete the majority of couples wants to begin trying to conceive. In most cases it has taken the couples a good amount of time to reach this point of the journey. It is now time to begin trying to have the baby they have waited so long for.

The ovulation tracking begins as well as getting the body ready for pregnancy. As the months begin to pass by without a positive pregnancy test the frustration begins to build. Thoughts begin to sprout up and they are not always positive. “What if my tubes have blocked?” is a very common question during these times.

No matter how much we try to control things it doesn’t always work. All of the ovulation kits in the world are not going to get anyone pregnant. The main thing is learning to deal with the frustration when it comes along.

Some will get pregnant immediately following surgery. Others will keep trying for years. There is not an exact time when a couple can make pregnancy happen. And for most it happens when they are able to relax a bit and deal with the frustration in a more positive manner. Often the couple takes a break from the TTC journey and this is when the magic happens.

Understanding that frustration happens in the TTC journey is the first step. Frustration happens to couples who have not even had the tubal reversal surgery and are trying to conceive. So, with this in mind it helps to understand all of this before heading into the journey. Many were able to get pregnant quickly before the tubal ligation when they were younger and now it may just take longer.

Enjoy the time you are experiencing at this point in the journey. And remember that many others have been in the same shoes you are in right at this moment in time.

Debra Verville
Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center

Tubal Reversal And Serious Questions

2012-01-28T17:58:00.000-08:00

Every couple that has made up their mind to have a tubal reversal will hope that they have made the right decision. This is true of those who are traveling to have the surgery performed. Even those that have spent a lot of time researching may have a tendency to begin to second-guess themselves. This is all very normal. As the time begins to count down to the approaching surgery date the questions and doubts will begin to start creeping in.

After the surgery is all paid for many begin to fear that the place they are going may be a “scam”. Even though they have read all great reviews and even checked with the Better Business Bureau they still wonder.

It is not uncommon for those that are beginning to get nervous ask others that are going through the same thing. They asked if this is normal to wonder these things and if others felt this way before their surgeries. After asking they are reassured and understand that it is just their nerves.

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has had patients ask the same thing. The tubal reversal message board has proven to be a place of comfort and reassurance. Women who are unsure will log onto the message board and ask if others worried about the same things. After asking the questions they are met with those who have been through the same and offer reassurance.

If you have questions regarding Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center feel free to visit the website at http://www.tubal-reversal.net. Try reading, “Serious Question Regarding CHTRC”. This is just one example of how many couples begin the tubal reversal journey and have their questions answered.

Debra Verville

Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome and Yeast Infections

2011-12-27T13:16:00.000-08:00

Yeast infections seem to go hand-in-hand with those that suffer with PTLS. There are so many changes that take place in some female bodies after the ligation. Not only do their periods become irregular they also become unbearable. Bleeding through and cramping becomes a dreaded monthly event. For those that really suffer the effects of PTLS the periods can happen twice a month or they are plagued with the never ending spotting.

One of the symptoms that have been noted with Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome is experiencing all of the symptoms of a yeast infection with the absence of yeast. Although there is no explanation to this (as with many of the other symptoms), women on the leading tubal reversal message board discuss it regularly. Many have come up with ideas that will help ward the symptoms off. Unfortunately, to be rid of the symptoms permanently these women had the tubal reversal procedure.

For those suffering with Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome it is important to understand that although the medical community may not acknowledge PTLS there are certainly many suffering with it. The tubal reversal surgeons at Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center have been performing tubal reversal surgery to help these women who are suffering. The great thing with CHTRC is that after the surgery the staff is staying in touch with the patients. The staff is following the patients and keeping track of how the patient is feeling. All of the feedback is being meticulously documented. Dr Berger, the Medical Director of CHTRC, is using this information to report how PTLS is reduced with tubal reversal surgery.

With enough medical evidence the medical community just may begin to acknowledge that PTLS dies happen to women. This is something that has been happening to women since physicians began performing this type of surgery.

If you are a woman who is suffering from Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome the CHTRC has many personal stories from patients. These women literally were at wits end trying to get doctors to believe that there was something wrong with them. They have finally found relief.

Herbs To Unblock Fallopian Tubes

2011-12-22T16:48:00.000-08:00

There are women that have had a tubal ligation or their tubes tied and regret the choice they made. They want to have a baby but they are not sure how to go about it. Some hope and pray that their fallopian tubes will just grow back together. Others begin looking into what is known as herbal remedies. Do herbal remedies work to unblock tubes? Probably not. Science and medicine have not shown that herbal remedies work. The only evidence we have is those women who say it has worked. Normally they state their fact on the HSG results. The problem with this is that the HSG results are not right many times. Having the test results read and interpreted by another expert is imperative.

The only two proven ways to become pregnant after a tubal ligation is with IVF or tubal ligation reversal. With IVF being so expensive and the success rate so low, many couples are just not able to afford this. But once they find out the facts about tubal reversal surgery the hope iis restored. The tubal reversal procedure is not only less expensive the pregnancy rates are much higher. Couples do not know any of this until they are able to research it. The problem is that many of today’s physicians are not taught this in medical school and there are very few doctors who actually perform this surgery on a full-time basis. Those who perform just this type of surgery are considered the experts as they have had the opportunity to repair some of the worst damage.

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is considered the leading tubal reversal center in the world. With the price of the tubal reversal procedure being low-cost and the surgery being outpatient many couples are able to have this procedure. Time away from family and work is kept to a minimum. After the healing is complete the couple is then able to begin trying to conceive.

For more information visit the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website. Videos and a very active message board are waiting.

Tubes Tied Reversal

2011-12-13T12:10:00.001-08:00

When you hear “tubes tied reversal” what comes to mind? A woman having her tied tubes untied? Well, it is right, in a way. Having ones tubes tied is having a tubal ligation. Having the tubes untied is the repair of those tubes.

When a woman has a tubal ligation she is choosing the procedure as a permanent form of female sterilization. Her and her partner have chosen not to have any more children. The procedure blocks the fallopian tubes so that the egg and sperm cannot meet.

When a woman has her tubes tied the surgeon does not actually tie them in a knot. There are different procedures used such as clips, rings, cutting and burning. Other forms of sterilization also include the Adiana and Essure. All of these forms of sterilization can be successfully reversed.

So, when a couple chooses to have the tubes tied reversal procedure they are choosing to have the fallopian tubes repaired. In most cases the couples are choosing to have this procedure to restore fertility to have another child. There are women that have this procedure to get relief from Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome.

When a couple chooses to have the tubes tied reversal procedure to have fertility restored there are some factors involved. Success depends on the experience of the surgeon performing the reversal, age at the time of reversal and the amount of damage to the fallopian tubes.

Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center is the world's leading center for reversal of tied tubes. Thousands of couples have traveled from around the world to have Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith perform tubal reversal surgery. Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center has the advantage of having two full-time surgeons. Having two experienced surgeons that are able to work on the more difficult cases together makes the success rate that much higher. Not only have they both dedicated their careers to this type of medicine they are able to be in the operating room together. Two-thirds of CHTRC patients are pregnant in the first year following reversal surgery.

Having tubes tied reversal has allowed couples to be able to have children after a tubal ligation. Having hope restored is one of the best things that can happen to a couple that wants to have children together.

Tubal Reversal: Ask The Surgeons

2011-12-07T08:10:00.001-08:00

A great video describing how to get tubal reversal questions answered by the leading tubal reversal surgeons. It can be hard trying to find the answers to questions that you may have regarding this procedure. Dr. Monteith and Dr. Berger of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center personally answer all questions that are sent to them. Why do they do this? They believe the more a person understands about tubal ligation reversal surgery the better informed decision they are able to make.

When a couple wants to have a child after a tubal ligation what are their options? The option most commonly given is in vitro fertilization (IVF). Although IVF works for some, there are others that are not comfortable with it or just cannot afford the procedure.

What many in the medical field are not aware of is that tubal reversal actually has a better pregnancy success rate over IVF. This is shown in the Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Report 2009.

So, for those searching for answers about tubal reversal ask the doctor. There are no right or wrong questions.

Tubal Reversal Surgery From A Husbands View

2011-12-03T10:14:00.001-08:00

When we think about tubal ligation reversal surgery we think of the woman or the “patient” having the surgery. What we seldom think about is the husband and the range of emotions that he has.

Recently reading a tubal reversal husband's story that was very heartwarming, I began to think about things. How the reversal journey changes them as husbands. They worry about the same things that their wives do. They may not express it the same way, but they certainly have feelings and emotions that can be quite startling.

One of the biggest things is the worry when a man’s wife heads into surgery. Although they can be told that everything will be fine, there is still fear. As they wheel his spouse away for the surgery room there are many thoughts taking place. Will she actually be okay? Is this surgery really worth it if it means something happening to her? I can’t imagine my life without her. The minutes tick by like hours. And finally he receives word that she is out of surgery and doing just fine. He breathes a deep sigh of relief.

As he is escorted to see his wife he just wants to see for himself that she is okay. She may be a bit pale and still sleeping. He wants to talk to her. Having just woken from surgery she may be groggy and not quite fully awake. This, of course, can cause alarm in the most masculine of men.

Once his spouse is released back to the hotel room he has some unease. He will be the only one with her. What if something happens? While his spouse was in surgery he was receiving specific instructions for monitoring his wife during recovery and knowing that he can always call for any questions or concerns. All of these instructions have helped him breath a bit easier. He now knows what he needs to be aware of. This is a huge role reversal; he is now responsible for monitoring his wife's care.

After she is back home and getting into the swing of things life begins to return to normal. This husband is now beginning to relax a bit and realizes just what his wife has gone through to have a child with him. He has a new view on things.

Time passes and a baby or two is born. As the children grow he remembers how this all started. He has projects that take place and the children help. This is the family he has asked for and always wanted and always dreamt about.

It is important to remember that men go through the tubal reversal journey just as we women do. Men have their prayers and dreams answered too in the tubal reversal journey.

For a truly heartwarming testimonial written and submitted by a tubal reversal husband visit Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center.

Dye Testing Or Tubal Stents? Which is Better?

2011-11-01T12:16:00.000-07:00

Dye Testing Or Tubal Stents During Tubal Reversal: Advice

Courtesy of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center

Dr. Monteith of Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center writes about whether dye testing or tubal stents should be used. Although different surgeons will use different methods, Dr. Monteith explains why they choose the method they do. After reading this article couples will be able to make an informed decision. There are many couples who question which is better and hopefully this will help answers some of the questions.

Understanding Tubal Reversal

2011-10-29T17:21:00.000-07:00

Having your tubes tied and wanting another child can be disheartening. Discussing this situation with a physician can lead to being told the only option is IVF (in vitro fertilization). IVF does work for many couples and they are joyous to be given the chance to have a child. Then there are the couples that do not want to use IVF. What are their options?

There is adoption. This is a wonderful option because it gives a child a home and family. Although this is a great option, there are still couples that want to have their own child. This is where tubal reversal surgery comes in.

Tubal reversal surgery is when the damaged fallopian tubes are repaired. A surgeon will remove the part of the fallopian tubes that are damaged and then connect the healthy remaining parts. This opens the pathway for the egg and sperm to unite.

Tubal reversal surgery has excellent pregnancy success. The leading tubal reversal center reports that two-thirds of patients become pregnant within the first year; this is seen in the largest tubal reversal study conducted to date. The Tubal Reversal Pregnancy Report 2009 has proven to be an excellent guide to physicians as well as the general public.

So why don’t doctors tell their patients about tubal reversal surgery?

The fault is really not all in the doctor’s hands. The problem seems to be that many doctors do not get to witness tubal reversal while in medical school. There are only a small amount of surgeons that perform this procedure. Due to the complexity of the surgery it has to be their specialty. Having a tubal reversal surgeon with experience is extremely important. There is only one chance to have the fallopian tubes repaired right. Having the surgeon with experience improves the pregnancy odds greatly.

What is the cost of tubal reversal?

As with anything else the cost will vary from surgeon to surgeon. It also depends on where the surgery is performed. If the surgery is performed in the hospital, the cost can be triple the cost of having the surgery performed in a state-of-the-art outpatient surgical center.

The cost of tubal reversal surgery at the leading center is about $7000.00. When choosing the surgeon to perform the surgery it is important to know what is included in the cost. If there are hospital fees this should be stated. Too many times patients are not told of all the costs involved and get a surprise after the fact. Facing unexpected bills is not something that should be part of this new beginning.

Understanding that tubal reversal is available is important. The fact that many couples do not know this is available is concerning. There are many women who are quite happy with the fact that they have their tubes tied. Understanding that there are women that live with regret daily because they feel they have made a huge mistake is also important. There are couples that are clueless that this surgery is even available. By helping to spread the word we are a catalyst in helping to restore hope.