Can a woman still have a baby after having a vasectomy?

Female sterilization is a relatively effective contraceptive method with an efficiency close to 100%. However, some women hope to become pregnant again after sterilization for various reasons (such as accidental death of a child or remarriage). So, can women still get pregnant after sterilization? Below, the experts from Nanchang Reproductive Center will explain it in detail.

Can a woman get pregnant again after having a sterilization?

Sterilization is a permanent contraceptive method. After the surgery, you will normally not be able to get pregnant. If you want to get pregnant again, you can see a doctor for fallopian tube recanalization, which will reconnect both fallopian tubes and restore fertility.

Bilateral tubal ligation recanalization is a corrective surgical treatment, which involves removing the scar at the original ligation site and performing bilateral end-to-end tubal resection, ostomy or uterine horn transplantation. Theoretically, under the actual operation of microscopic surgery, the recanalization rate can reach over 90%, and the intrauterine pregnancy rate after recanalization can also reach 80%.

However, the probability of getting pregnant again after surgery is related to the couple's age, body shape, and the surgical method used during the ligation operation. And there are certain risk factors for becoming pregnant again. Because of the possibility of ectopic pregnancy, women need to think carefully before undergoing bilateral tubal ligation recanalization.

Are there risks in doing fallopian tube recanalization surgery?

Laparoscopic tubal recanalization is a minimally invasive procedure that can reconnect bilateral fallopian tubes that have been blocked by human factors or disease. The operation is very delicate, with small wounds and few complications. In order to prevent adhesions after the operation, glue therapeutic drugs are placed during the operation, which can effectively prevent wound bleeding and adhesions and restore the normal endocrine system of both fallopian tubes to the greatest extent.

It is very rare for adhesions to recur after the operation. After the doctor's treatment, you can start preparing for pregnancy in a short time. You can consult your doctor for the specific time. The doctor will recommend when to start preparing for pregnancy based on your physical recovery condition.

In what situations is fallopian tube recanalization suitable?

Experts from the Nanchang Reproductive Center emphasize that if a woman wants to get pregnant again after having a vasectomy, before doing a fallopian tube recanalization, she must meet the following conditions:

1. According to professional instrument inspection, the normal length of the female's bilateral fallopian tubes is ≥5cm, and the ends of the bilateral fallopian tubes are normal;

2. The husband's sperm is normal and of good quality, ensuring normal pregnancy;

3. Both parties have no significant urinary system diseases (uterine malformation, fallopian tube tuberculosis, ovarian abnormalities, moderate to severe varicocele in male spermatic veins);

4. Women do not have serious illnesses (diabetes, hypertension, moderate to severe heart disease);

5. Avoid trying to get pregnant at an extremely advanced age (e.g. over 40 or even 45 years old).