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A member asked:

I had my tubes tied 12 years ago. lately i've had some pregnancy symptoms i.e. n/v, late period, swollen breasts. could i be pregnant?

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Yes-do home test : 50% of pregnancies after a tubal ligation are in the fallopian tube, which can be a life threatening emergency. You need to do a home pregnancy test immediately and if that is positive call your ob/gyn.

Dr Namaky agreed

Answered 8/12/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: Believe it or not even a tubal ligation doesn't have a 100% success rate, especially as the years pass. Since your period is late - would take a home pregnancy now. If positive let your doctor know right away. Take care.

Answered 11/6/2018

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