Reversing Tied Tubes: Tests To Help Diagnose Fertility

Many women in their late 30's and early 40's wonder if having their tubes untied is practical and if they can become pregnant after reversal. One way to determine fertility is by taking FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone): a blood test drawn on cycle day 3. FSH is the pituitary hormone that stimulates follicle growth and egg maturation. In cases where the ovary is resistant to ovulation, FSH levels will be abnormally elevated. An increased level does not mean a woman cannot get pregnant, but she has some degree of ovarian reluctance to release eggs. Most labs consider 10 and less to be normal range. Dr. Gary Berger and Dr. Charles Monteith recommend this test for women who are over 40. The results of this test can offer women further assurance about getting their tubes untied. Dr. Berger and Dr. Monteith have the highest pregnancy statistics and can reverse tubes 98% of the time.
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