freethinkermama Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Hmmmm. I'm just curious, (perhaps for good reason :001_huh:) but has anyone here had a tubal ligation with cauterization and had another pregnancy? Or, had friends or family members have this occur? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2J112903 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I have heard the cauterization method fails more often than the clips. The tube is more likely to grow back together if there is nothing between them. The old "snip/burn" is not used as often as the "wedding bands". I was *very* young when I had my tubal done (thanks to endometriosis and the endometrial ablation I had) and I have four "wedding bands", two on each tube-there is really no way my tubal will fail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 My doctor says it is only 99% effective per person (not per encounter). So that means it can happen to 1 in 100 women that have the procedure done. The other thing she said is that if I ever miss my period I need to get into the Dr. ASAP! The failures are more likely to result in a tubal pregnancy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freethinkermama Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Right. I know there is a failure rate, but have never heard of it happening. . . . Trying to decide whether to get a test or wait some more. My cycles have Always been Very Irregular. But it's been a long while since it's been quite this . . . long in coming. Thanks for the input, ladies. ~T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2J112903 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Not to be nosey, but how old are you? Could it be your body changing and not a pregnancy? Right.I know there is a failure rate, but have never heard of it happening. . . . Trying to decide whether to get a test or wait some more. My cycles have Always been Very Irregular. But it's been a long while since it's been quite this . . . long in coming. Thanks for the input, ladies. ~T. The GYN that did my surgery said he has never personally seen a failure, but has heard of them. Either they happen directly after the procedure or 10yrs+ after the procedure. Meaning either (a) it wasn't done correctly or (b) the body "fixed" what it felt was wrong, meaning the tubes grew back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Condessa Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I have a friend who had her tubes tied after a very difficult fourth pregnancy-a clamp on one side and cauterization on the other. Fast forward almost eighteen months later, and she has just given birth to her fifth baby two days ago. (Conceived while still breastfeeding, too!) It was a planned c-section, and they said that they would be able to tell her after whether the clamp came loose or the other side grew back together. She's still in the hospital, though, so I haven't heard from her which it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 The GYN that did my surgery said he has never personally seen a failure, but has heard of them. Either they happen directly after the procedure or 10yrs+ after the procedure. Meaning either (a) it wasn't done correctly or (b) the body "fixed" what it felt was wrong, meaning the tubes grew back together. That's what mine said too with the 99%. I asked her if any of her patients returned surprised and she said, no, she has never seen it happen. But another Dr. in the office did treat a epoctic pregnancy from a tubal a couple years earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freethinkermama Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Not to be nosey, but how old are you? Could it be your body changing and not a pregnancy? The GYN that did my surgery said he has never personally seen a failure, but has heard of them. Either they happen directly after the procedure or 10yrs+ after the procedure. Meaning either (a) it wasn't done correctly or (b) the body "fixed" what it felt was wrong, meaning the tubes grew back together. Well, I'm in my young mid-ish 30s. That's not quite menopause time, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I'm not sure what kind she had, but a family member's tubes grew back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freethinkermama Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 I have a friend who had her tubes tied after a very difficult fourth pregnancy-a clamp on one side and cauterization on the other. Fast forward almost eighteen months later, and she has just given birth to her fifth baby two days ago. (Conceived while still breastfeeding, too!) It was a planned c-section, and they said that they would be able to tell her after whether the clamp came loose or the other side grew back together. She's still in the hospital, though, so I haven't heard from her which it was. Oh, wow! I'd be curious to know which is was, if you wind up finding out. Congratulations to your friend--I'm pretty sure :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 One of my high school friends was born around 10 years after her mom had a tubal (she apparently thought it was a tumor initially!). She's the only one I know of personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freethinkermama Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 one of my high school friends was born around 10 years after her mom had a tubal. She's the only one i know of personally. eeeeekkk! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Condessa Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Oh, wow! I'd be curious to know which is was, if you wind up finding out. Congratulations to your friend--I'm pretty sure :) She's happy about it now, though it did take her three months to figure out what was going on and another four months to get over being downright mad about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 :scared: I think this thread is bad for me. I've already had 3 c-sections and I throw-up the entire pregnancy. My tubes are tightly tied. My tubes are tightly tied. My tubes are tightly tied. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrystal Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I've met 3 women that it happened to. All of them were the cauterization types of ligations. Before you consider this, really truly give it A LOT of thought. It is a permanent procedure. Though some women have had successful reversals, they are the exception, not the rule. I have seen surgeons who actually cut and remove all of the tube except the fimbrae and there is absolutely no going back from that procedure. Talk with your doctor about the risks of surgery and what other options are open to you. Unless you are absolutely sure that you will never, ever want another pregnancy, find another method that works for you. That means think about what you would do if you found yourself without your current partner, for whatever reason. I have met women who were either divorced or widowed and thier new husband wanted children and they were desperate to be able to get pregnant. Just food for thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2J112903 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Well, I'm in my young mid-ish 30s. That's not quite menopause time, is it? I am 30 and have been pre-menapausal for close to 6yrs already. *I* am young to be going thru this but all women are different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I had a friend that it happened to as well. One tube reconnected and the other didn't. Somehow the doctor even decided that the side that didn't reconnect was the side that the egg traveled down. After that baby, she had it done again, only to become pregnant again. After that she decided it was time for her dh to experience the snip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathmom Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I've met 3 women that it happened to. All of them were the cauterization types of ligations.Before you consider this, really truly give it A LOT of thought. It is a permanent procedure. Though some women have had successful reversals, they are the exception, not the rule. I have seen surgeons who actually cut and remove all of the tube except the fimbrae and there is absolutely no going back from that procedure. Talk with your doctor about the risks of surgery and what other options are open to you. Unless you are absolutely sure that you will never, ever want another pregnancy, find another method that works for you. That means think about what you would do if you found yourself without your current partner, for whatever reason. I have met women who were either divorced or widowed and thier new husband wanted children and they were desperate to be able to get pregnant. Just food for thought. I believe that the OP has already had one done and is wondering if she might be pg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 If it is you that you are talking about and you think you are pregnant, I'd take a test ASAP. Just last week a friend, who has her tubes tied, had a late period and took a test. It was positive. She immediately got a hold of her doctor, who wanted to see her immediately. Ectopic pregnancies are usually the sort of pregnancies, if any, that result when someone has their tubes tied. Thankfully her doctor was quick because she was wheeled into surgery that night and her fallopian tube had already ruptured and she was bleeding internally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I have seen surgeons who actually cut and remove all of the tube except are you in the medical field? My Dr. said this is no longer standard procedure. :confused: I think most women understand that it is permanent which is the exact reason why they have it done! :D The future is always uncertain but I'm happy with the children God has given me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 A high school classmate of mine has a sister 15 years her junior because her mom's body decided to regrow the tube a decade after the procedure was done. The mom was 40ish at the time and didn't realize she was pregnant until feeling the baby move. She didn't have any morning sickness and thought the missed periods and weight gain were signs of peri-menopause. Can you imagine the shock she must've had upon discovering she was pregnant? :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorMama Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Gee, I might consider 2 failed tubals a sign from God....... I'd consider it a sign that it was time to find a new surgeon! Two fails? Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I knew a lady who had a surprise baby after a tubal...it was 10+ years as well. From what I hear, the younger you are when you have it done, the greater your chances of having them fail. But it's still pretty rare. (I secretly hope that since I was 24, and it's been 9+ years, that I'm due for a failure...:lol::lol:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I'm 30 and had them caterized and clamped. I probly won't have a failure, but I wouldn't mind!!! Dh on the otherhand might :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyndie Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I know two children born from mothers with tubals. Both tubals were clamps. One of the dads had a V as well. That child was just destined let me tell you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Haven't read all the replies yet but this did happen to a friend of ours. The tube did not reconnect. Her tubal had been done several years before she got pregnant. Her doc called that pregnancy a miracle! Cinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2jjka Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I know two people, personally, who have had failed tubals. DH's aunt (his cousin is now in high school) ;) and a close family friend. She had a tubal ligation because she is severely diabetic and her doctor advised her for the sake of her own health not to get pregnant again. One year later - she did. She and the baby were both fine. Actually I pray that I am in that 1%. I regard my tubal as one of the biggest mistakes of my life.:sad: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Well, I'm in my young mid-ish 30s. That's not quite menopause time, is it? Not usually, but I did once meet a woman who was already going through menopause and she was a newlywed in her early 20's. She said it ran in her family. Cinder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I'd consider it a sign that it was time to find a new surgeon! Two fails? Wow. My friend finally decided it was a sign from God, but wow. She was pretty embarassed at first. The first unplanned pregnancy was at age 40, the second at age 42. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I got pregnant twice after having my tubes clamped. the first I miscarried, I had lots of complications, and went and saw a gynecologist(the same one who had done the procedure) he said that one clamp had ripped through one tube, and destroyed the ovary. I had to have the one ovary removed the tube was already gone. he tried to put dye through the other tube 4 times, knowing that I had been pregnant. none went through. 3 weeks later I was pregnant again, my baby is now 6. there haven't been any more "acts of God since" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 LOL My OB told me that she was doing the 3 Cs to make SURE: Cut, Clamped and Cauterized! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeneralMom Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 My DH made it "through" a tubal ligation. His mom was 30 when she had it done and almost 40 when she got pregnant with him. Glad he did ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 :scared: I think this thread is bad for me. I've already had 3 c-sections and I throw-up the entire pregnancy. My tubes are tightly tied. My tubes are tightly tied. My tubes are tightly tied. :lol: Maybe hubby ought to see the doctor too. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freethinkermama Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 I've met 3 women that it happened to. All of them were the cauterization types of ligations.Before you consider this, really truly give it A LOT of thought. It is a permanent procedure. Though some women have had successful reversals, they are the exception, not the rule. I have seen surgeons who actually cut and remove all of the tube except the fimbrae and there is absolutely no going back from that procedure. Talk with your doctor about the risks of surgery and what other options are open to you. Unless you are absolutely sure that you will never, ever want another pregnancy, find another method that works for you. That means think about what you would do if you found yourself without your current partner, for whatever reason. I have met women who were either divorced or widowed and thier new husband wanted children and they were desperate to be able to get pregnant. Just food for thought. Um, is this to me? I'm the OP. I've already had my tubes tied and am very happy with my decision. Thank you for the warning, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2J112903 Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 Before you consider this, really truly give it A LOT of thought. It is a permanent procedure. Though some women have had successful reversals, they are the exception, not the rule. I have seen surgeons who actually cut and remove all of the tube except the fimbrae and there is absolutely no going back from that procedure. Talk with your doctor about the risks of surgery and what other options are open to you. Unless you are absolutely sure that you will never, ever want another pregnancy, find another method that works for you. That means think about what you would do if you found yourself without your current partner, for whatever reason. I have met women who were either divorced or widowed and thier new husband wanted children and they were desperate to be able to get pregnant. Just food for thought. For me I was not even 25yrs of age and we *did* want more children but there was no other way I could have the surgery that I *needed* to help the severe pain and massive blood loss each month from the endometriosis. An endometrial ablation leaves the woman at a very high risk of miscarriage. Therefore a tubal is always done at the same time. In certain cases there *are* not any other methods that work. We also had a very hard time getting pregnant and staying pregnant-my body was not made for babies despite my huge hips :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry in OH Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I know two women who had ligations and then found out they were pregnant. In both cases they were in the early stage of pregnancy at the time of the procedure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I know two women who had ligations and then found out they were pregnant. In both cases they were in the early stage of pregnancy at the time of the procedure. Wow, that is crazy. I'm surprised they didn't check that before the procedure. I had my tubal during my youngest dd's c-section. I'm pretty sure it was a cauterization. I was told the chances of a slip-through was around 1 in 1500 and if we changed our minds, they would recommend in-vitro over a reversal. I'm definitely done having kids and hoping that the tubal, combined with advanced paternal age (54) and advanced maternal age (41) will keep us safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansamy Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 :scared: I think this thread is bad for me. I've already had 3 c-sections ..... My tubes are tightly tied. My tubes are tightly tied. My tubes are tightly tied. :lol: :iagree: Ya'll are scaring me! I have a TL. DH has a V. We better not ever, ever get pg again!! (I have severe HELLP syndrome and try to die about 3/4 of the way into a pregnancy. I'm blessed to have the three I have and with as few preemie related problems as they have.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry in OH Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Wow, that is crazy. I'm surprised they didn't check that before the procedure. I had my tubal during my youngest dd's c-section. I'm pretty sure it was a cauterization. I was told the chances of a slip-through was around 1 in 1500 and if we changed our minds, they would recommend in-vitro over a reversal. I'm definitely done having kids and hoping that the tubal, combined with advanced paternal age (54) and advanced maternal age (41) will keep us safe. Their pregnancies were 20+ years ago. Pregnancy tests have advanced a lot since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 I've had a cousin and two friends get pg after a tubal. Two happened while they were bfing and their new babies were only a few months old. The other happened about four years after the procedure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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