Anyone had their tubes tied and still got pregnant ?
By Sissygrl
@Sissygrl (10912)
Canada
December 13, 2007 7:32pm CST
I am pregnant with my second baby, and i am almost 28. I dont want anymore kids after this one. Two is totally enough for me. I just didn't want to have an only child, and this makes my daughter a big sister :)
I will be having a c section again, and told them i want my tubes tied at the same time. I have heard a FEW stories since making the decision about other women who have HAD their tubes tied and STILL gotten pregnant.
Just how well does having your tubes tied prevent pregnancy?!
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12 responses
@ravinskye (8237)
• United States
14 Dec 07
My neighbors granddaughter had her tubes tied. She had her son 10 years ago and then had her tubes tied. She was dieting and taking diet pills because she was gaining weight. Finally one of her friends told her she thought she looked pregnant. So she went to the doctor and found out she was.
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@ihave5 (1)
• United States
17 Jun 10
well i have 2 kids of my own and that is plenty in my house but i also have 3 stepkids. they are amazing you learn to adjust to having all of them. But im not feeling that great these days and i had my tubes tied clipped and burned while i was having a c section. i will tell ya that if you have had a previous its alot more painful when u have your tubes tied and burned at the same time but obviously if they are in there might as well get it done at the same time. but i have had some pelvic pain and painful periods also which i never had before. so i guess there is ups and downs . but i definetly do NOT want anymore children i think 5 is plenty for us. so good luck to all who want more and reversals. I wish you guys the best.
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@Trace86 (5030)
• United States
14 Dec 07
I have a friend who had two rough pregnancies and was counselled not to have any more children. Her obstetrician tied, cut and burned her tubes. They wanted to be really sure.
You have to be careful what hospital you deliver in also. My sister wanted to get her tubes tied but the hospital was Catholic and refused to do it. Now she is on the patch.
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@Sissygrl (10912)
• Canada
14 Dec 07
I know that they will DO it at this hospital, i am just wondering if they will do it RIGHT lol. The birthing unit where i live is actually closed right now, and is supposed to reopen in january, I am due in april. So i'm HOPING it opens so i dont have to travel to another town as i dont drive nor does my hubby.
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@patgalca (18424)
• Orangeville, Ontario
14 Dec 07
My sister had her tubes tied, like, 25 years ago. She did get pregnant a short time after that. Being that the tubes were tied the sperm got up but the egg could not get down so it was considered a tubal pregnancy and had to be terminated. Keep in mind, that was several years ago and things may have improved since then... or not.
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@patgalca (18424)
• Orangeville, Ontario
14 Dec 07
You know, a vasectomy is a whole lot easier than tubal ligation. It has become more popular than tubal ligation as well. And for God's sakes, haven't women put their bodies through enough! It's time for the man to feel a little pain. ;)
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@UnselfishShellfish (1306)
• United States
14 Dec 07
Actually a tubal ligation (blockage) is easier and faster and less painful than a vasectomy or a ligation.
www.essure.com I had it done. Painless and there was no surgery and I was wide awake during the 10 minute procedure.
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@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
7 Sep 10
I too got my tubes tied, but I am also on the pill seasonelle (spelling?) which is the one that makes you have a period every 3 months instead of every month. I have PCOS so when I get my visit it is HORRID so the less visits the better!
@peedielyn (1207)
• United States
14 Dec 07
I finally got my tubes done after 4 children. My doctor performed a "permanant" procedure. He actually cut and cauterized my tubes. So the only way that I can get pregnant now is through in-vitro. Just make sure 100% that you want no more children. I am healthy and had healthy children, just wanted a fool proof way to not get pregnant anymore. I now regret that because I am finally with a guy, who loves my children, and wants more. It's my personal decision, just make sure you are sure of your own. Good Luck--oh my OB/GYN just told me that after a normal lap- (just cutting and clamping or tieing the tubes) there is a chance of the tubes healing after about 3 years. Mine was permanant so I have 0% chance of conceiving naturally again.
@peedielyn (1207)
• United States
15 Dec 07
Good luck with that. i agree, i am 29 and don't really want more kids but I used to have the option of getting pregnant. that was the negative. the positive is that I am not getting a surprise every month just a normal period!! hope it goes well for you!!
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@sweetaspie52 (2359)
• United States
14 Dec 07
I had a tubelugation about 26 years ago they clipped tied and burnt the ends of my tubes yes to answer your question the tubes can sometimes become untied
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@PurpleTeddyBear (6685)
• Canada
7 Sep 10
After I had my daughter via c-section almost 11 months ago, and once Chloe came out they tied my tubes and I have kind of been wondering the same thing. I like you have 2 kids and feel that is enough, BUT I also believe that things happen for a reason so if it's meant to be it will be! I'm kind of on the fence so to speak with this one, I mean I took the precaution to try to prevent it, but if it's out of my hands and happens because it's meant to happen then I guess I will just deal with it!
@mcjeannie (703)
• Philippines
14 Dec 07
Congatulations to you and your partner.I am pretty sure your baby will be a lot of joy to the family especially to your 1st child.
My Mom is a midwife and she's the one who had strongly enforced family planning program in our hometown.As far as I know, she'd have an IUD(Intrauterine device after having four children).So far I heard her saying that women prefer to have their tubes tied rather than the one she had.And there are rare cases that pregnancy occurs after the procedure is done.
Basing from my knowledge on human anatomy, the fallopian tubes, that is where the ovum is released and goes all the way to upper two third of the cervix to meet the sperm in order to be fertilized and viable to create life.Since the tying of tubes can have an accidental loosening, It would be possible that the ovum could still be released to travel and meet sperm.It would be beneficial for women who had undergone this procedure to have a thorough check-up for at least the 1st year to ensure there will be no complications.I am pretty sure your OB doctor will assure you there is only a small percentage of being pregnant again.
Goodluck!
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@nmhschic2004 (1238)
• United States
14 Dec 07
Sissygrl you could have your tubes tied and burnt. I babysit this 7 year old and his mom had her tubes tied. And she got pregnant about a year ago. Sadly it was a tubal pregnancy so she had to end the pregnancy. You should talk to your doctor about the odds. You could also use birth control. If you dont mind me asking how did you manage to have a c section twice?
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@Sissygrl (10912)
• Canada
8 Jan 09
I lived in a small town in which the doctor induced me, and then said if i di dn't have the baby by morning that he'd have to move me to a different hospital and neither me or my husband drive, so it was either that or have a c section right then. I choose the section. and the second time, because it was not 2 years after the first section, they suggest you have a second c section because your uterus could rupture with contractions and pushing from not being fully healed.
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
29 Jun 09
I plan on getting my tubes tied very soon, although I had to choose between that or having my gall bladder removed... long story.
My husband did get fixed though, while I was pregnant with our 4th child that wasn't planned. Then when that child was 10 months old I found out I was pregnant with our 5th. Hubby won't go through the procedure again!
@dilrajj57 (1757)
• Pakistan
17 Jan 12
without use of tubes possible during to meet two, and later what to do.
