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Can tubal ligation cause weight gain?
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No: The female hormones will still function.
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Middle age spread: Most women who get their tubes tied are in their late 30s or early 40s. This is about the time most of us gain weight. It is nice to blame it on the tubal rather than our increased appetites.
Answered 4/10/2017
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