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I had a bilateral salpingectomy 5/6 months ago right after the birth of my son. period 3 weeks pp, and was regular after with each cycle being 28 days. i missed this cycle. about 12 days late. should i be concerned of pregnancy?

Q: i had a bilateral salpingectomy 5/6 months ago right after the birth of my son. period 3 weeks pp, and was regular after with each cycle being 28 days. i missed this cycle. about 12 days late. should i be concerned of pregnancy?

: If the tubes are gone there is no way sperm can get to an egg and nowhere for an egg to be joined (conception). Some normal women skip a cycle occasionally. A simple urine pregnancy test would be positive if the delay was from pregnancy.

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

If the tubes are gone there is no way sperm can get to an egg and nowhere for an egg to be joined (conception). Some normal women skip a cycle occasionally. A simple urine pregnancy test would be positive if the delay was from pregnancy.

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/25/2023

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A member asked:

I had a bilateral salpingectomy 5/6 months ago right after the birth of my son. period 3 weeks pp, and was regular after with each cycle being 28 days. i missed this cycle. about 12 days late. should i be concerned of pregnancy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Singh and another doctor agreed

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