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I had a tubal ligation/removal in december, period is late. is it possible i'm pregnant? nauseous and breast tenderness

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Dr. Carri Warshak answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine

Yes: Probably not, but even tubal ligations are not 100%, and especially if your tubal was recent. I would check a pregnancy test.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/20/2015

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