For those who have clamped tubes, or those who have had tubes tied, cut and or burnt:
I spoke with an obstetrician about my tubal clamps,( which were done in 2000, right after my 5fh child was born ) He politely informed me that yes, tho it's rare, it COULD happen, having clamps lessons the chances of conception, only because the tissue will actually harden, and grow around the clamps as a thick wall (not to be mistaken for an opening around the clamps). However, if the clamp itself has loosened, there could be the slight chance that enough of an opening would allow an egg to pass through. He also told me that if I wanted to be 100% sure that my tubes were completely closed I could go to my family doctor and ask for a test to be done. It's called the HSG (hysterosalpingography) what they do is insert you with a die that will flow through your reproductive organs, and show on an ultrasound. This die will indicate if you have an opening large enough for the egg to pass through. (I googled it... Lol)
The doctor did mention tho, with tubal clamps it is the opposite of tubal cutting, the biggest risk for pregnancy is with in the first 2 years, after that the risk lessons more and more because the tissues that the clamp is holding will actually grow together, so even if the clamps come loose or fall off in years following the procedure, the tube is collapsed, and non functional.
I have not yet asked my family doctor for this test, but have a physical scheduled for October 1st, and will ask for it then. I will come back and post results. Hope this helps
I spoke with an obstetrician about my tubal clamps,( which were done in 2000, right after my 5fh child was born ) He politely informed me that yes, tho it's rare, it COULD happen, having clamps lessons the chances of conception, only because the tissue will actually harden, and grow around the clamps as a thick wall (not to be mistaken for an opening around the clamps). However, if the clamp itself has loosened, there could be the slight chance that enough of an opening would allow an egg to pass through. He also told me that if I wanted to be 100% sure that my tubes were completely closed I could go to my family doctor and ask for a test to be done. It's called the HSG (hysterosalpingography) what they do is insert you with a die that will flow through your reproductive organs, and show on an ultrasound. This die will indicate if you have an opening large enough for the egg to pass through. (I googled it... Lol)
The doctor did mention tho, with tubal clamps it is the opposite of tubal cutting, the biggest risk for pregnancy is with in the first 2 years, after that the risk lessons more and more because the tissues that the clamp is holding will actually grow together, so even if the clamps come loose or fall off in years following the procedure, the tube is collapsed, and non functional.
I have not yet asked my family doctor for this test, but have a physical scheduled for October 1st, and will ask for it then. I will come back and post results. Hope this helps
