Even though Tubal Ligation procedure is considered as a permanent birth control, there are some possibilities to reverse the procedure and become pregnant. Not all women who had Tubal Ligation procedure have the same chance. There are several factors that determined the success of the Tubal Ligation Reversal procedure.

Fallopian Tubes

The doctor who specializes in Tubal Ligation Reversal usually performs laparoscopy surgery to see if a woman would make a good candidate. If her fallopian tubes were clips or tied with rings around the tubes, then she has a good chance to become pregnant again by performing the reversal procedure. If her tubes were burn or had a large section of the tube removed, then it would make her to be less than ideal candidate for the Tubal Ligation Reversal procedure.

Age

Age plays a vital role to determine the success rate of the Tubal Ligation Reversal procedure. Women who are younger than 40 years have much better chances for successful reversal procedure. This has much to do with the fertility cycle of a female body. Naturally women who are 40 years in age or older are less likely to get pregnant. This is due to the decreasing ovarian reserve and abnormal number of chromosomes in the egg or the embryo.

General Health

The overall health condition of the candidate has a significant influence to the successful operation. Obese women are less likely to be successful when undergoing the Tubal Ligation Reversal. A woman who has done Tubal Ligation procedure over 10 years ago would not make a good candidate.

The Physician

The experience and knowledge of the physician who performs the Tubal Ligation reversal procedure makes a lot of different. Patients should ask their surgeon about pregnancy and complication rates in patients treated in the past.