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A 29-year-old female asked:
Unportected sex with husband five years after tubal ligation. i'm 29 how likely i will become pregnant?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Scott Sullivananswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine 27 years experience
Unlikely: Very unlikely! The failure rates of a tubal ligation are 1/200-1/400 over your lifetime, so the odds are very low. Good luck!
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A 43-year-old member asked:
How long after having tubal ligation can u have unprotected sex?
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
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Whenever you want bu: You can have sex whenever you feel like it but use protection for one month like a condom.
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A member asked:
February 2016 I had both an endometrial ablation and a tubal ligation. I recently had unprotected sex on a fertial day. Can I be pregnant ?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
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Unlikely: It is unlikely but if you have concerns, run a pregnancy test.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Can you get pregnant after having a tubal ligation? However, i had unprotected sex during fertile days and been feeling lil queasy and sleepy.
Dr. J Ricardo Loret De Molaanswered
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Yes: Yes people can get pregnant so get a pregnancy test asap!
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Peace of mind? Unprotected sex with lady 38, tubal ligation. Broke up. Had period and took preg test three days after period. Negative Odds pregnant?
Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Almost zero: It is not completely zero because tubal ligation patients are more susceptible to ectopic pregnancies(tubal location) which will often initially test ... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Please explain if it is possible to get pregnat after tubal ligation and 1 ovary removed?
Dr. Erinn Huffmananswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 13 years experience
Yes it is possible: It is possible to get pregnant with only one ovary. Tubal ligation is 99% effective, but there is a chanceba pregnancy could happen. If you get pregna... Read More
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