does it happen

[angeltan]

3 years a go i was sterrilized since then we have talked that we want another baby do you no if this can be done on the nhs and wot is the success rate as i am 33

[Philtaz]

I work in the Op Theatre of the hospital I work in we stopped doing them as NHS cases about 4 years ago, just about everyone now has to have it done privately. Unless you have extenuating circumstances(loss of a child, new partner etc) you will be very lucky to find a surgeon who will do it as an NHS case. Sorry to disappoint you. You may be lucky and find one but don't build your hopes up.

[Philtaz]

Sorry, that first sentence should read: I work in the Op Theatre and in the hospital where I am employed we stopped etc.........

[MrsCheeks]

Having a new partner is NOT a reason for it to be done on the NHS and even the loss of a child does not count as they see you trying to replace a child. I know this from personal experience when a friend lost both her children in a serious accident but her DH had a vasectomy 4 yrs previously. They had to go private to have a reversal and were a one in a million shot when she got pregnant within 2 months of the reversal. The success rate for vasectomy reversal is about 5% after so many years and dont forget - you will have been asked at the time that you were 100% sure you did NOT want any more children. If you are desperate for a baby why not try adoption or fostering one of the thousands of children out there who need a loving home life?

[Philtaz]

As I said MrsCheeks, each case has its merits and each Health Authority their own guide lines. Provided you can provide a strong enough reason and find a sympathetic surgeon it can be done, however as I pointed out it is unlikely. I know of one case in our hospital where it WAS performed following tragic circumstances. Unless you fit within very strict criteria angeltan I doubt it would be done via the NHS.

[Angel41]

I was sterilized recently and was told by the consultant to make sure that it was what I really wanted as I would not be able to get it reversed on the NHS

[louise jones]

I was sterilised 7 years ago, my husband died 4 years ago and I was left with 3 daughters, I met a new partner who had no children of his own and I had my sterilisation reversed by NHS - 7 months later I fell pregnant but unfortunately it was a ruptured ectopic - the doctors say ectopic is a high risk after this operation due to scar tissue on the fallopian tubes - but it can be done by NHS.