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Author Topic: Chance of miscarriage (RN, Dr, anyone) Christin Member # 9370 posted                    I've got my fingers crossed and I'm saying my prayers for all of us, those who may be thinking about ligation, those who have already had their reversal and those, like myself, who will soon have the reversal. That's all I can really do now I guess. Christina Rachel RN Member # 1386 posted                    Dear Christin, What these other ladies have replied is correct - the rate of miscarriage in the general population is amazingly high - at least 25% of pregnancies - but many of these are not noticed, because they occur so early. Dr. Berger's patients, on the other hand, tend to test at the earliest possible moment and so "catch" these very early conceptions that would otherwise be missed. Also, our patients are older than the average pregnant woman in the general population, and the rate of miscarriage increases with the age of the woman, whether she had her tubes tied and reversed or not. As another woman wrote, it is age rather than the length of time the tubes were tied that seems to be important. It is true that shorter tubes have a higher rate of miscarriage than long ones, probably because the fertilized egg may not have enough time to develop in the tube before it reaches the uterus, where it has to be ready to implant. However, we have seen that even women with very short tubes can go on to have healthy babies. What the TR does is give you the chance to try. Best wishes, Rachel Heller, RN Christin Member # 9370 posted                    Thanks for the replies. I'm due to have my TR on May 15. I just noted a lot of posts regarding m/c and found some info on the site. Just wanted to get some other opinions. Thanks Christina Andie Member # 8626 posted                    Christina, I think that the Dr. Berger's patients are very vigilant about early testing as we are concerned with detecting ectopics. I personally had four miscarriages BEFORE having my tubes tied and reversed - they are so common but lots of people don't talk about it. Digger Member # 7585 posted                 I really don't think miscarriage is more common with TR's.We tend to test earlier then other ladies and therefore detect very early pregnancies.Many women miscarry and never even know it,they just think their cycle is late. Hang in there ladies!When you least expect it then you will get your BFP Angela TheMzD Member # 6500 posted                    Christina - I think many of us come into this thinking we'll get pg just as quickly as before TL - for some, they are still as fertile, for many of us, it takes awhile longer. The trick is to try not to get too obsessed, too frustrated (personally, I've not managed to avoid either - but I keep going). And always keep in mind that after TR you have a greater CHANCE, however small, than with your tubes tied. Good luck! Kay Christin Member # 9370 posted                    Better to be excited about life than just living it. Christina Polly Member # 9274 posted                    Thank you for asking that Christina. I was wondering the same thing too because m/c seems so common on here. I think it is common in the non-TR world, but people either don't realize they are pregnant so early or they don't talk about it. I know several peopel that didn't even say they were pregnant until 12 weeks to keep from anyone knowing in the event it ended in M/C. Honestly, I'll shout my praises on here, but I too think I'll keep it quiet (like the TR) just in case. Polly - 32 + OPK surge today!!! (Sorry I'm so excited - it's my first) TR April 14, 2006 - 26 days!!!! Christin Member # 9370 posted                    Thanks for the info. I'm just trying to learn as much as I can in case of any disappointment. I have already scheduled but I want to go into this with my eyes wide open and not with blinders on. Christina TheMzD Member # 6500 posted                    Christina - I dont think that m/c is more likely after TR - I think it just seems so on this site because so many women are trying so hard, testing early, and open about thier losses. As for the length of time between TL and TR - that doesnt really matter at all - what matters is the AGE the woman is when the reversal is done and how much tube she has left. Good luck Christin Member # 9370 posted                    Also, why are the chances of conceiving greater when the length of time between TL and TR is minimized? Christina Christin Member # 9370 posted                    I hope I don't upset anyone by asking this question, but is the risk of m/c increased post-reversal versus the risk of m/c before TL? I saw the percentages on the website, but it doesn't say anything about how many of those included in the study had a previous m/c. Christina

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