Hi, I’d like to post something anonymously, please. Please don’t judge me; I’m aware I’m not the brightest crayon in the box. When I was pregnant with our third child, my husband and I decided that we were done and she’d be our last. My OB asked me about permanent sterilization since I’d be having my third c section. I was concerned about the tiny possibility of having an ectopic pregnancy after tubal ligation. My husband reluctantly agreed to a vasectomy because of my fears. I told my OB, and she suggested bilateral salpingectomy instead. She said there was no chance of pregnancy that way, that my body would absorb the egg. I believed her and agreed to it without running to google. Here I am a few months later, not only regretting the sterilization in the first place but also regretting the method. I’ve read stories of women who beat the very low odds and became pregnant after having their tubes removed, and the baby had implanted in the uterus. I’ve also read stories of women who end up with ectopic pregnancies. One of the biggest reasons I wanted the tubes removed is because I couldn’t handle an ectopic pregnancy. I’m very pro-life, and the thought of what to me would be losing a baby is devastating to me. I want to know if anyone has experienced a similar situation and if there’s a way to help guarantee any kind of implantation won’t happen? Will a doctor prescribe birth control for me, knowing that I’ve had the salpingectomy done? Again, don’t judge me; is it possible for the tubes to grow back? Thank you, and please be kind.
Yes! I’ve heard this more than I’d like to. I think 7-10 years it is a risk? Low but still there
If you’re that concerned just look into the Nexplanon birth control implant after getting your tubes tied. I had it for 9 years with minimal issues.
Your husband could still get a vasectomy. Then your odds are even better for avoiding a pregnancy. My husband has one and I have the Mirena. Double up! Lol
Mine grew back after almost 2 years. Found out because I apparently was pregnant but miscarrying. Got em done again…
I had my tubes tied and I have a iud. My doctor decided to place the iud because I had very heavy periods and a lot of pain no matter what time of the month. It has worked wonders. So I would talk with your doctor to see what options are best for you.
It’s possible I have a tubal myself and was always told a rare chance it could happen especially being ectopic
If the surgery was completed correctly, then no, there is not a reasonable chance. I had this done last November after my third child. It lowers your risk if cancer also by having your tubes removed
So what you had done is complete removal of tubes. You can’t have an etopic because that is when the fertilized egg implants in a tube…which you don’t have. I have never heard of them growing back. I have heard of tubal ligations growing back but thats different. You had complete removal likelihood of natural pregnancy is basically nil.
I had my tubes done last July & the doctor told me it is possible for them to grow back. It is also possible for the eggs to find another way according to my surgeon
Yes. When I was a kid, we were visiting a friend of my Moms. She had a tubal ligation. The phone rang, the next thing I knew she was screaming in to the phone about being pregnant. “Are you sure the rabbit didn’t just have a heart attack? Did you try resuscitating it?” I was 8, and it was hysterically funny.
There are possible pregnancy’s and tubal reattachment. Happened to me and I blanched when I realized I could have had an unwanted pregnancy. My gyno that found it said he tied the tubes back so they couldn’t reattach.
Talk to your doctor about your concerns
I’ve had mine tied for almost 30 years, with absolutely no problems
I went in to have my tubes tied and a iud placed for control of the periods since I was a heavy bleeder and cramped bad. While in I started bleeding unusually so they removed my tubes but still placed the iud I haven’t had any issues
If you have no tubes i wouldnt be worry i found out last yr my tubes are open but i have no.fimbrias they was removed i hope it dont happen to me
I’m going on 3 years and no issues. When I found out there was a possibility I started freaking out a little. But my ob said it’s a very slim chance of ever happening
I had mine done over 30 years ago…never had any problems
I had my tubal cut, burnt and tied over 45 years ago. Never had a problem with pregnancy. But my period’s Got so bad. And real moody.
I had mine cut and burned 14 years ago. My dr did put me on birth control bc I sometimes have 2 periods a month.
You had your fallopian tubes removed, so you won’t get an ectopic pregnancy because that happens when the egg implants in the Fallopian tube, which you do not have. And no, they don’t grow back when completely removed. The cases of that happening are when the tube is cut and tied or burned. Then the tube still exists and can technically heal over time and reattach. Complete removal of the Fallopian tubes is the most effective form of birth control other than abstinence.
I had an eptopic pregency and as a result lost one of my tubes. That missing tube will never grow back. So if u have had them removed then they won’t grow back they r gone.
There is a .0001% chance of any pregnancy after removing the tubes
Chances of getting pregnant after a tubal ligation = 1 in 200. Chance of getting pregnant after tubal removal = 1? Literally there appears to only be 1 woman on record (Elizabeth Kough) who got pregnant after a full removal. You really need to be talking to your GYN and then see a GP and a therapist about your anxiety and paranoia. It’s not healthy.
Double up. I had my tubes removed and I still had fears of getting pregnant again. I sincerely didn’t want another kid (we have 2 boys). My husband got a vasectomy and put all my fears at ease. He still gets his swimmers checked every 3 yrs.
No they cannot grow back. But tubals, weather they are burned or tied or whatever, are not always 100%.
As far as I know, yes you can be put on birth control after the procedure. A lot of women do because it helps some problem they have (acne, horrible periods, etc). I’m thinking of getting back on depo after my tubal just so I don’t have to deal with periods anymore lol
The amount of you who don’t understand the difference between having your tubes tied/burnt and having your tubes REMOVED is startling. 
My doc said (and I quote): I have to tell you there’s a chance. But by the time I’m done with you, you’ll have a better chance getting bit by a shark without stepping foot in the ocean"
I had my tubes removed no they cannot grow back but you can also take hormone birth control if you’d like. My doctor told me I could if i wanted to help with period pain.
Yes it is possible. Its rare but it is possible.
I had mine removed 14 years ago… I actually asked about the possibility of them growing back a year or so ago, because I had heard horror stories of it happening. My obgyn told me I have a higher chance of getting hit by a meteorite than my tubes regrowing and getting pregnant.
Removal is almost 100% I had one child, then removed 3 months after I had him, I was 25, It’s been 3 yrs were still very active I’ve not experienced it. I went through a lot in my first/only pregnancy and I couldn’t put my heart into another pregnancy.
Tell your husband to get a vasectomy.
Not a removal then but I did get cut and burned at 23. Checked for pregnancy a few times because of stories of women getting pregnant after and nothing until emergency, total hysterectomy at 47. Best decision I have ever made.
If you had this procedure and your husband got a vasectomy, you are not going to get pregnant.
Girl you shouldn’t have to beg for people to be kind here, this just makes me sad. This is a no judgement zone, well at least it should be. I don’t know the answer to your question nor have any experience with this to throw in the mix, but I hope you feel better with the mommas that have responded and feel comfortable with your conversation. Hugs!!
If you have your tubes REMOVED not burnt the only way you can get pregnant is with IVF. So you will not get pregnant, your husband doesn’t need to get snipped and there is no reasoning for birth control in that regard.
Yes you still can i hand couple family and friends that got pregnant after had this done so yes there is a chance you could get pregnant
I lost both tubes to ectopic ruptures and have not been able to fall pregnant naturally since. My daughter is from ivf.
The chances are extremely low, i know of a lady in my ivf group who did fall naturally after loosing her tubes but that didn’t work out unfortunetly.
My sister had hers cut tied and burnt… 11 years later and she still hasn’t gotten pregnant , i had mine tied in 2019 and still no pregnancy… And we are FERTILE MYRTLES ya hear?
After my next and last baby, we’ve both agreed to get “fixed”. It’s just easier and lessens the chances even more, rather than just one of us getting fixed.
I think what you are saying is you regret having the tubal removal because you want to become pregnant again at some point? From what I have researched, there is no credible research that shows a chance of pregnancy because it is so rare. The embryo usually sits in the tubes for a few days before traveling to the uterus. Without tubes, there is nowhere for the sperm and egg to meet. The uterus is not conducive for that. If you were to want to become pregnant in the future, you would have to do IVF.
It is possible but not very common
had this same convo with my ob on Friday. she said 7/1000 if u only get ur tubes tied and 1/50,000 if you get them removed. pretty much only way of absolutely 0% is 2 forms. she recommended either all if it on me (ie: addition of birth control, condoms, etc) or he gets snipped as well.
wait, did your husband get a vasectomy as well? or did you choose the salpingectomy instead of the V? if he hasn’t had one, maybe have him get that done. That way you’re doubly protected. However, having the tubes removed means their gone and not coming back 
if you had that and your husband has a V and you somehow get pregnant with an embryo in your uterus… then you’d better buy a lottery ticket!
I had my tubes removed 2 1/2 years ago after my 3rd c-section, no problems so far. My doctor did warn me just before removing them that although it’s very rare it is possible for your body to make a new “path” for the eggs to make their way to the uterus.
Nurse here. I had a bilateral salpingectomy myself about 4 years ago and never had a problem. It is impossible for tubes to regenerate. You can still get on birth control if you want to.
I don’t know anymore about that than you do (sorry) but to be safe (and to put your mind at ease) maybe your husband could still go ahead with the vasectomy?
It can happen. Very unlikely but not a 0 chance.
They can create new tunnels or if enough tissue was left them can reconnect. If your dr uses clips there is an even higher failure rate.
I had a tubal after my 3rd because we were done and it was done during my 3rd c-section. A year after I found out I was pregnant with my 4th! My OB placed 2 titanium clips on each tube and one of my tubes managed to grow around both clips no bigger than the lead on a pencil and the pregnancy went great! I was nervous when I first found out because I knew there was a high risk of ectopic pregnancy but he is here and a healthy 1 year old! During my c-section with him I had both tubes removed and I joke all the time that they grew back once and how it wouldn’t surprise me if it happened again but I would be happy either way! So far though I have had no more surprise pregnancies!
I had a tubal ligation when I was 25 years old and I’m now 59 years old. No unwanted pregnancies, no side effects. Pray about it. Be BLESSED. 
This was in 1972. My mom got her tubes tied after I was born. They grew back together and I have two sisters. The second time they cut and burnt the ends so it wouldn’t happen again. Surely medicine has changed alot.
Why not have a hysterectomy? Remove only what isn’t needed and keep the ovaries. That’s what I did and have no regrets whatsoever.
Ive had mine gone for 2 years no problems here!
“Pro-life” has nothing to do with losing a baby because of some form of miscarriage.
Tubes cannot grow back. The woman that ended up with a viable pregnancy had a hole that the egg traveled from her ovary to her uterus. You cannot have an ectopic pregnancy because you do not have the tubes to have one. I had the same surgery over a year ago and have had zero issues.
If only tied they can come untied.
tunes do not “grow back”.
I had my tubes after my 2nd and 4 years later had my 3rd child.
Tubes tied at 28 no babies. My baby is 26 know
I have a tubal and a IUD… yes you can use other forms of birth control
Have the hubby get fixed as well. No sperm no chance of baby
Wow, a vasectomy would’ve been the much easier route!
You’re “very pro-life” but chose to be sterilized? That’s contradictory. Js
I became pregnant 5 years after…miscarried
I had my tubes tied, no pregnancies…my friend had her tubes tied and 10 years later got pregnant with healthy TWINS! Quite a surprise!!!
Hey! I’ve had this procedure, and one of the things the doctor should have done is cauterize the spot where the tube meets the uterus. So there isn’t a hole there any more, and no way for the egg to get in or the sperm to get out! You should be good, and I wish you luck. If you continue to have anxiety about it, perhaps talk to a counselor. You have 3 kids, that’s more than enough!
I have had it done and my youngest is now 14 and I haven’t had any issues. I think you need to have a chat with a doctor or counselor and express all your feelings and worries so they can give you some answers or strategies to help you cope. You seem to be focusing on losing a child that you are not even pregnant with. This will start to disrupt your life and relationships. Be kind to yourself as you seem to be really upset and you have done nothing wrong xo
I had tubal ligation and sometimes regret it. I have 3 kids and im 26. But my periods are 1000X worse then they have ever been since I got it. The pain is outrageous and I bleed a lot longer then I ever have.
I don’t know, but I had an ectopic pregnancy in 2018 that ruptured and they had to do a laparoscopic salpingectomy on my left tube, and in 2020 I became pregnant when that same tube released an egg into my uterus. So mine definitely grew back.
I am empathetic, but without the experience you describe. I miscarried one of my seven pregnancies early on and still think of it, even knowing I would not have one of my daughters had I not missed. No one should judge. It is a concern for one who values all life.
So your husband didnt get the vasectomy? Why dont you have him do it now so you both are fixed and the chances of anything happening is lower
Tubes can grow back. Everything you’re worried about can happen with your tubes also.
Funny story. My mom had her tubes removed and she ended up getting pregnant three different times. She miscarried all of them and upon further discovery her tubes g r o w n back. My auntie got pregnant with her last child which is my baby cousin who is a month older than my six-year- old, with essure tubal blocker things. Had him got tubes tied had a miscarriage almost 3 years later. Im scared as hell. Had my tubes completely removed and nervous as hell.
I had a tubal ligation and was prescribed the pill cause I wanted to stop my periods- my body still hates the pill
I had a tubal ligation and got pregnant with my son 13 years later.
I have had 2 eptopic pregnancies and during one my tube burst and nearly died but could not remove it due to dangerous situation as would have to remove part of my womb. I then fell pregnant again and it actually moved from my full tube to the half damaged one which they had not seen or can’t explain how and had to have injections to stop the pregnancy and was awful experience, so continue to fight and make sure your happy as it’s your body. Xx
Bless your heart. No judgment here at all. Your fears are very real & justified I think.
I had exactly the same fears & concerns as you. At the beginning of my 3rd pregnancy there was a concern it was ectopic due to my ex giving me chlamydia & as we know, this silent sti is seriously destructive!
Long story short, I had an elective section & ‘pressured’ the consultant to remove my tubes completely & not tie them.
I needed them removed for my own mental health because the anxiety of an ectopic pregnancy & being forced into the corner of abortion was too much.
Go see your doctor, explain all your concerns as well as you have on your post & I’m sure birth control will be prescribed to you. You never know you may be given the chance of tube removal as it’s clearly affecting your relationship & mental health.
Thinking of you & good luck xx
I have had both tubes removed and still take the contraceptive pill to control my periods so yes you can still be prescribed birth control after removal. Xx
I have a friend who sadly suffered 2 ectopic pregnancies and very nearly lost her life. She and her husband tried IVF and it wasn’t successful. Once the tubes are removed, there is no possibility of regrowth. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Maybe talk with your doctor about how you’re feeling with this. They can give you the correct support. Love and light to you, fellow mama x
No
There is ZERO possibility that the tubes will grow back
I believe years ago it was possible getting pregnant after tubes were tied. Slim but possible plus they have improved that procedure.
Asking medical questions on a group is dangerous, please talk to your doctor. No matter how simple a question you are asking non medical people who even if some of these people are. It’s important to know your medical history for proper advice
I had clips put on my tubes, got pregnant and had miscarriage, then had my tubes clipped and burned, got pregnant again and had a miscarriage. Had hysterosalpingogram and my right tube was completely open. Mistakes happens. Hopefully your doctor got them both out and you won’t get pregnant again.
You have to contact ur Doctor and ask for further information and advice or get back to him /her and discuss your condition.
I had the same procedure done last summer however for very different reasons I wasn’t planning to be done with having kids but I got rreally sick and necrosis was spreading after my appendix burst.
Then the tubes got filled with liquid and were really painful especially around my period or ovulation.
Getting pregnant again would mostly likely be tubal so they got removed
They don’t grow back.
Don’t be hard in yourself.
In order to get pregnant we need IVF.
Here’s an idea: if your husband gets a vasectomy then you should be good to go. There is no reason a woman should have invasive surgery when her partner can have a simple vasectomy procedure. Seriously.
Salpingectomy is the complete surgical removal of the fallopian tubes. There has only ever been one reported case worldwide of a pregnancy following a salpingectomy recorded in medical literature. IVF would be needed if you wanted to become pregnant again, assuming your uterus (womb) is still there. I feel that the procedure may not have been fully explained, or your clinician did not take the time to ensure you understood the implications for you. I certainly sense a saddness or an unacceptance about your reproductive choices. It might help to look for some counselling so that you can talk this out with someone.
Since you had your tubes completely removed you are not able to get pregnant the old fashioned way anymore. You would need to have IVF. Please don’t be hard on yourself because you don’t understand something. No one knows everything.
If your tubes have been removed, there is no connection between ovaries (that “make” the egg) and uterus. The sperm needs to pass the vagina, enter the uterus and meet the egg in the tubes, whilst the egg is released from the ovaries and enter the tubes. If you totally remove the tubes egg and sperm cannot meet
The chances of getting pregnant are almost nill. The sperm would have to get thru the scar tissue, jump across where the tube used to be, wiggle thru the scar tissue on the other side to even reach the egg.
Had my tubes fully removed no chance of getting gregnant…now getting ur tubes tied yes you have a chance of them untieing and getting pregnant again
The best person to ask.is your dr no one should judge you
God, I hope not! I got them done for a reason!
It would only be possible if your tubes were tied. And not very likely at that. 1 in a billion chance
I think your safe from all problems especially since you hubby had a vac too.
I have no idea what she is talking about!!!
I think you should seek therapy. Not to say that in a demeaning way but reading this. One can almost feel the OPs panic about the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy. Her fear of that is clinical and far more than rational with how rare it is even in a normal healthy pregnancy and the fact that OP has had her tubes removed so the chances of it happening are as close to zero as possible.
My daughter’s did and she had a miracle baby girl 8 years ago.
I had an ectopic after tubes tied and a pregnancy but after having them removed, no more babies.
This is good considering I went through menopause and after 5 years I am ovulating again.
It can happen apparently!
Yes her name is Heather