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Had a tubal ligation done 08/2013 and had no period this month. i am currently 5 days late and now light spotting only when i wipe though?

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Dr. John Rhoades answered

Below: Not unusual, after a procedure to have irregular periods. You should revert back to "normal" within the next few months.

Answered 4/24/2016

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A member asked:

Had a tubal ligation done 08/2013 and had no period this month. i am currently 5 days late and now light spotting only when i wipe though?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Rhoades answered

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