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I had my tubes removed after i had my son, we breastfed and i just had my period 5 months pp but now i'm a few days late. i know breastfeeding can mess with your cycle but with having my tubes removed give me irregular cycles?

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Dr. Thalia Lopez answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Postpartum tubal: Having a tubal ligation or a fimbrectomy as you described, does not cause menstrual irregularity. When women breastfeed, their cycles are often suppressed or more infrequent.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 5/6/2016

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A member asked:

I had my tubes removed after i had my son, we breastfed and i just had my period 5 months pp but now i'm a few days late. i know breastfeeding can mess with your cycle but with having my tubes removed give me irregular cycles?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thalia Lopez answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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