Keeping an eye on their cycles after tubal reversal microsurgery is something not all women understand the whys and wherefores. They know they may stay in a hospital for one or two days for post op recovery as indicated by their doctor. They also know their bodies need several weeks of limited activity for their bodies to actually heal from the tubal ligation reversal surgery. But when their cycles are involved, they may not know just what is happening to their bodies.
Now this healing process takes about four to six weeks before all the work done on their tubes is completely healed. And they might think they can rush to get pregnant right away. However, it is best for a woman that has had tubal ligation reversal surgery done to go through a couple complete cycles before really attempting to get pregnant even if it seems like everything is happening as it should.
Although it is usually best to wait for a couple complete cycles after tubal reversal surgery, some women discover they quickly become pregnant, maybe even as soon as there first cycle. Then there are the others who discover that even after six months or more, they still haven’t become pregnant.
Taking six months or longer to get pregnant after a tubal ligation reversal is a good reason to check in with your doctor. There could just be some other reasons why this is happening and you should have it checked out. One reason, though, could simply be how long it has been since you first had your tubal. A woman who had the operation more than ten years before her tubal reversal, is more likely to have problems getting pregnant than one who has had fewer years between the two operations.
Most likely the first thing the surgeon will do if it has been more than six months, is to inspect their fallopian tubes to be sure the tubes are open all the way. Sometimes something can happen that prevents this after surgery and they must be open for pregnancy to happen. If the tubes are open, then it’s time to look for some other reason. Sometimes it can be as simple as stress. The women not getting pregnant are worried about not getting pregnant. Therefore, they don’t get pregnant.
In addition, just because it appears you are having periods this is not a firm indication of ovulation. And just because you are late starting a period doesn’t mean you are pregnant. Again, even slight changes in schedule or what you do or how you do it, can cause you cycles after tubal reversal to go haywire, especially if you are already anxious about becoming pregnant.
Many doctors once a woman has become pregnant after they have had tubal reversal surgery will want to keep an eye on their patients in case they suffer from tubal pregnancy. This is very rare and only around 3 to 5% of all women who have this particular form of surgery are likely to suffer from an ectopic (tubal) pregnancy.
The best way for a woman to keep track of her cycles after tubal reversal surgery is to use an ovulation prediction kit. This will help her to see exactly when she is actually ovulating and will further help to identify those times when she may well be pregnant. However, if you find that your period is late by at least two days shortly following your operation, it is important that you contact your doctor immediately. They will then be able to carry out a test to see whether you are pregnant or not.