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A member asked:

Is is possible to get pregnant 3 years after a tubal? i was 20 and had it done during a c-section.

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

If tubal fails: Length of time since ligation isn't so important, unless your reversal has failed though (roughly 1/100), natural pregnancy is not possible. Some women with "tied" tubes can have them put back (anastomosis, ) ivf can also be used to get pregnant.

Dr Ingram and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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So im 5w2d preg went to the ER for some spotting and they done test sd I could have a cyst on my right ovary or a tubal pregnanc no pain thought?

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1 c-section, 1 vbac, 2+ years after c-section. During vbac, i had 60% placenta abruption, discovered after delivery. Mama and baby are fine 1 yr later. Risks for future vbacs if we get pregnant again?

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I'm 40 years old and had a tubal 2 years ago. I'm 2 weeks late for my period and havin lower back pains. Could i be pregnant? My tubal was done during a c-section delivery of 5th child-4th c-section

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I have had my tubes tied for 5 years. Done during c section. Recent xray showed free fluid in cul de sac, and pelvic phleboliths. Did not mention tubal ligation. Is there a possibility they grew back together? I have lost 70 pounds. Was 22 at tubal?

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Tubes cut and burned during C-section 1 year ago. Had a chemical pregnancy 3 weeks ago. Did my tubal fail? Can i get pregnant again?

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