Is Natural Pregnancy Possible After A Bilateral Salpingectomy?

Posted on Wed, 11 Feb 2015

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Wed, 11 Feb 2015 Answered on

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Question : Hi, there is a lot Of here say but what are my chances of a natural pregnancy after a bilateral salpingectomy (tubes removed due to scarring)

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
negligible chances

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, I understand your anxiety but the chance of spontaneous pregnancy in your case is almost negligible.
The only mode of getting pregnant for you is In vitro fertilization (test tube baby).
In case you need any information related to IVF I will be glad to answer.
All the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (3 days later)

Can this process be reversed?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
can't be reversed

Detailed Answer:
No dear, there are no chances of reversion to normal anatomy if removed for scarring.
So if you want pregnancy so opt for IVF as early as possible.
With increasing age chances of spontaneous pregnancy decrease.
All the best

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (10 minutes later)

Thank you. Am I right in thinking that there is up to 1% (I know that's not a lot) and I know IVF is the best option but I'm just wondering percentage wise what chance is there.

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
visit an infertility specialist

Detailed Answer:
Not even 1% chance quite less than that and will be no less than a miracle.
Better not opt for wait and watch thing and visit a good infertility specialist.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar