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Is tubal ligation reversal effective when it comes to getting pregnant?

By Jon Ander Agirregoikoa M.D. (gynecologist on ART Reproduccion).
Last Update: 09/26/2018

Tubal ligation consists of preventing the passage of sperm into the tubes, thus preventing fertilization.

The reversal of tubal ligation is not always satisfactory, the factors that may influence are age, time since surgery, and the technique used. In women under 34 years can reach 70% of pregnancies.

Another important factor is the length of the tube after surgery, which must be more than 4 cm.

We can consider reversing a tubal ligation in women under 34 years old and with a residual tube longer than 4 cm.

Read the full article on: Is It Possible to Reverse Tubal Ligation? ( 49).
 Jon Ander  Agirregoikoa
Jon Ander Agirregoikoa
M.D.
gynecologist on ART Reproduccion
Graduated in medicine from the Pays Basque University, with a specialization in obstetrics and gynaecology. He has several years of experience in the field of assisted human reproduction and is co-director and co-founder of the ART clinics. He also combines his medical activity with teaching at the Pays Basque University.
License: 014809788
gynecologist. Graduated in medicine from the Pays Basque University, with a specialization in obstetrics and gynaecology. He has several years of experience in the field of assisted human reproduction and is co-director and co-founder of the ART clinics. He also combines his medical activity with teaching at the Pays Basque University. License: 014809788.