Why it's done

A tubal ligation reversal may allow you to get pregnant without further medical assistance.

A tubal ligation reversal isn't appropriate for everyone. Your health care provider will consider several factors to determine if tubal ligation reversal is likely to be successful, such as:

• Your age and body mass index
• The type of tubal ligation
• The extent of the damage to your fallopian tubes
• Remaining tubal length
• Other fertility factors, such as sperm and egg quality

The success of a tubal ligation reversal procedure depends on a variety of factors. It's more likely to be successful if you still have a large portion of healthy fallopian tube remaining.

Tubal ligation reversal is more likely to be successful if your tubal ligation was originally done using clips or rings, rather than if segments of your fallopian tubes were burned in order to close them off (electrocautery). Some types of sterilization, such as the Essure or Adiana systems, aren't considered reversible.