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I had a tubal ligation and is a little 2 months late for my menstrual cycle could i be pregnant? my periods is sometimes abnormal and test was negativ

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Dr. Allan Boruszak answered

Could Be: Tubal ligation will fail to work, 1:400 times. This could be due to the tubes growing back togethor or the wrong structure being tied at the time of surgery. There are a variety of reasons to miss periods that are not related to pregnancy. You need to see your physician to evaluate.

Dr Ruetzel agreed

Answered 9/12/2014

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A member asked:

I had a tubal ligation and is a little 2 months late for my menstrual cycle could i be pregnant? my periods is sometimes abnormal and test was negativ

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Allan Boruszak answered

Dr Ruetzel agreed

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