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I had tubal ligation 9 years ago. recently i have had a lot of "thought" of becoming pregnant again. could they have grown back and hormones causing ?

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Tubal ligation: they have small chances of regenerating depending on the way they performed the tubal ligation. however they can also reverse these as well. i would see your gynecologist to discuss options.

Answered 4/24/2016

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