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A 35-year-old female asked:
Is 18 years old to young for a girl to get a tubal ligtion?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Rebecca Grayanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 16 years experience
Probably: Every patient and every situation is different but in general, the risk of regret is highest when tubes are tied before the age of 30; regardless of the prior number of children.
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A 42-year-old female asked:
This is the first time in my life my period hasnt stopped. I am 41 years old and have had a tubal ligation about 10 years ago. This is the 12th day ?
Dr. David Houghtonanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
A few possibilities: Usually this is caused by hormonal irregularities or a problem with the clotting system. A clinical exam and probably blood tests are needed to determ... Read More
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A female asked:
Hi! I'm 45 years old, 18 days late on my period, and have never been late before also had a tubal ligation 15 yrs ago. I started the hcg diet 3 mos ag?
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Diet/ protection: If you are sexually active and not protected, get checked for pregnancy, even at 45. I would suggest, more likely, hormonal shifts, pre-menopausal cha... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
I'm 30 years old and have had my tubes tied for 9 years... I really want to have a baby... is there anyway at all or any medication I can take to help me conceive without getting the tubal ligation surgery??
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
With the tubes separated your options are limited. A fertility center can stimulate your system to make eggs which are removed surgically, fertilized ... Read More
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Answered Oct 09, 2021
A 33-year-old female asked:
I tubal ligation 7 years ago not a regular person on getting my period i get every 2 or 3 month its been 4 moth seen i last got this week i only spots?
Dr. Daniel Rychlikanswered
Fertility Medicine 28 years experience
See a doctor: The menstrual cycle has nothing to do with the tubal ligation. Needs to be evaluated.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Do doctors think it's healthier to stay on birth control pills for 15 years or get a tubal ligation?
Dr. Yash Khannaanswered
Family Medicine 59 years experience
Tubal ligation: Tubal ligation is preferred as there are no undesirable long term effects like you can have with birth control pills like blood clots, weight gain and... Read More
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