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I had my last c-section october 2013 and i had my tubs tied at the same time and i was told that it has a 99% chance to fail when done is that true?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

They mean: 99% effective.

Dr Fisher and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/11/2014

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A member asked:

I had my last c-section october 2013 and i had my tubs tied at the same time and i was told that it has a 99% chance to fail when done is that true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Dr Fisher and 2 doctors agreed

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