A 40-year-old member asked:
i'm starting to think i might be pregnant, but i have had my tubes tied for 1 year. is this even possible?
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Dr. Dennis Higginbothamanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
Yes: It is possible to conceive after a tubal ligation. Most of those pregnancies are ectopic pregnancies and that can be life threatening. Do a pregnancy test and if positive see your doctor asap.
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Last updated Feb 2, 2014
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