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I had my tubes tied over 16 years ago. can you still get cysts in your tubes?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: It is more likely that you would develop cysts in the tube after a tubal sterilization - that is called hydrosalpinx. You will likely eventually require surgery to remove the tubes because those cysts will only get larger over time.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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