A 25-year-old female asked:
How long can a baby stay in your tubes befor they rupter? also i had my tubes tied about three years ago and last month my period was only two days long and it was mostly spotting and now every time i have intercourse i spot a little bit could this be a s
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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Ectopic pregnancy: There is not a way to know when a fallopian tube will rupture in the presence of a ectopic pregnancy. If you are experiencing spotting after intercourse consider seeing an Obgyn for an evaluation. Spotting is not related to tubal ligation
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A 24-year-old female asked:
My tubes were tied two years ago ....I was suppose to start my period on june 7th ...I started spotting on june 9th ...Do I have anything to worry abo?
Dr. Carla Enriquezanswered
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A 17-year-old female asked:
My period was done two weeks ago and now im still spotting a little brown once a day and seen blood after having sexual intercourse what's happening ?
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Check: Please get a pregnancy test. If still concerned, discuss the problem with your doctor.
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My tubes are tied and my last period was 01/20/15. had some light spotting earlier today then brown only when i wiped and nothing now.
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
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