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I have c-section and tubal ligation for a month is it safe to have sex?

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Dr. Anne Hale answered

No: It is better to wait 8 weeks to prevent obtaining a hernia. Some might say 6 weeks but better safe than sorry!

Answered 12/27/2016

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I had a c-cection 4 months ago and also had a tubal ligation i missed my period last month and also had negative pregancy test is this normal?

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Why am i suddenly faining weight at an extremely alarming pace? I quit smoking 2 months ago, and have gained almost 40 lbs since then. I had a c-section and tubal ligation almost 8 months ago, i work out regularly, and diet religiously....Please help, i c

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It is serious if I menstruate twice a month. As a teen it was twice a month then i was put on triphasil had 1st child at 19 C section then 2nd child at 23 had the marina fitted and 3rd son at 30 via c section and had tubal ligation.

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I had a c-section 3 months ago as well as a tubal ligation problem is my period is here now but it smells foul it's a mix of brown and red?

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Had baby 9 months ago-then tubal ligation 4 m ago. just recently-every time I have sex I bleed bright red blood and have cramps in my pubic bone lasts a few hours and next day I will have bloody discharge. What is this and is this normal? No STDs?

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