Some women may have questions about their cycles after tubal reversal surgery not be sure what will happen and how fast they can get pregnant. They have been told by their tubal ligation reversal surgeon that they may have to stick around one or two days after surgery to be sure there are no immediate post op complications and that the incision looks good. They are also told that they must restrict their activity to only light exercise for several weeks while allowing their bodies to heal internally. But knowing just what to expect from their cycles after tubal reversal and how soon they can get pregnant is something that many forget to find out about.

On average it will take around 4 to 6 weeks for a woman’s reproductive organs to heal properly and fully after tubal reversal surgery has been carried out. Yet even though their cycles are almost back to normal after the surgery has been completed, it is best for them to wait until they have gone through a couple of their ovulation cycles before they attempt to get pregnant.

Although it is usually best to wait for a couple complete cycles after tubal reversal surgery, some women discover they quickly become pregnant, maybe even as soon as there first cycle. Then there are the others who discover that even after six months or more, they still haven’t become pregnant.

Taking six months or longer to get pregnant after a tubal ligation reversal is a good reason to check in with your doctor. There could just be some other reasons why this is happening and you should have it checked out. One reason, though, could simply be how long it has been since you first had your tubal. A woman who had the operation more than ten years before her tubal reversal, is more likely to have problems getting pregnant than one who has had fewer years between the two operations.

Most likely the first thing the surgeon will do if it has been more than six months, is to inspect their fallopian tubes to be sure the tubes are open all the way. Sometimes something can happen that prevents this after surgery and they must be open for pregnancy to happen. If the tubes are open, then it’s time to look for some other reason. Sometimes it can be as simple as stress. The women not getting pregnant are worried about not getting pregnant. Therefore, they don’t get pregnant.

In addition, just because it appears you are having periods this is not a firm indication of ovulation. And just because you are late starting a period doesn’t mean you are pregnant. Again, even slight changes in schedule or what you do or how you do it, can cause you cycles after tubal reversal to go haywire, especially if you are already anxious about becoming pregnant.

What your doctor will also need to pay attention to after your cycles after tubal reversal reappear, is the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy. As this only happens in 3 - 5 percent of women after this type of surgery, it is not something that they should worry about overmuch.

The best way for a woman to keep track of her cycles after tubal reversal surgery is to use an ovulation prediction kit. This will help her to see exactly when she is actually ovulating and will further help to identify those times when she may well be pregnant. However, if you find that your period is late by at least two days shortly following your operation, it is important that you contact your doctor immediately. They will then be able to carry out a test to see whether you are pregnant or not.