There are many things that can go wrong in a normal pregnancy situation. However for a woman who has had a tubal reversal surgery this can be a big concern. This is because the complication of tubal pregnancy can be a real possibility. After tubal reversal, the chance of a tubal pregnancy is 10 - 15%.
In a normal pregnancy, the fertilized egg will travel down the fallopian tube into the uterus so that it can attach itself and begin growing. However, in a tubal pregnancy (also called an ectopic pregnancy) the fertilized egg attaches itself somewhere else.
Many times this means that it can attach in the actual fallopian tube itself. Many people do not realize that it can also attach in other incorrect places such as the cervix and belly area.
When a woman learns that she has a positive pregnancy test after tubal reversal, she may be elated and overjoyed. While this is a great thing, she also needs to be cautious about making sure to see her doctor regularly and early on in the process. Dr. Gary Berger, a noted tubal reversal surgeon, recommends that the pregnancy is monitored with HCG blood tests about twice a week at first just to make sure things are progressing in a normal way.
Also, it is recommended that a women have a vaginal ultrasound when her HCG level reaches 1500. This is because the vaginal ultrasound will show the gestation sac in the uterus if the pregnancy is normal. If there is no sac, the doctor will need to perform additional HCG blood tests for a few days until it reaches 2500 and then do another ultrasound.
If the pregnancy is normal, the yolk sac should be seen at this point. If nothing can be seen, there is a good chance that there is either a tubal pregnancy or a blighted ovum. Halting a tubal pregnancy is very important because it cannot lead to a successful or healthy outcome for the mother or the embryo.
Tubal pregnancy can be a dangerous situation in the case of a rupture, so it is important that a woman inform her doctor as soon as she has a positive pregnancy test so that he can monitor her for this possibility if she has had a tubal reversal.
Tubal Pregnancy - What to Watch For After a Tubal Reversal Surgery