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A member asked:

Im 37 i had my tubes done with the bands can the come undone after 8 yrs because i been feeling sick and trier period was not normal can i be pregnant?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: They do not come undone, however the blockage of your tube can fail allowing sperm to get to an egg and causing an ectopic pregnancy. You should take a pregnancy test, if positive you need to see your ob/gyn emergently.

Answered 9/12/2015

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