The pregnancy rate after tubal ligation surgery increases over time, as there is the possibility that the tubes grow back together at some point. After 1 year, 0.5 percent of women will become pregnant. This figure increases to 1.3% after 5 years, and to 1.8% after 8-10 years.
Read the full article on: What is tubal ligation? – Advantages and consequences ( 84).
By Blanca Paraíso M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), María Arqué M.D., Ph.D. (gynaecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 12/05/2016
