Is sterilization a reversible form of contraception?
Sterilization should be considered permanent. Sterilization reversal, although feasible, is difficult to obtain, involves riskier surgery than sterilization itself, is expensive, and often does not succeed in restoring fertility. Reversal of tubal ligation is successful approximately 70% of the time but reversal of vasectomy is less successful with time (70% Vs. 40% after 8 years). Pregnancy rates after reversals of female sterilization depend not only on the length of tube remaining but also on the fertility of both partners (which declines with age).
