Hallock, MN
A 29-year-old female asked:
I had a tubal ligation 3 years ago. i am now 5 weeks later with my period and have been nauseous. i took a pregnancy test tonight and it showed a +?
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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
See a GYN MD ASAP: Most tubal ligation failures are tubal (ectopic) pregnancies until proven otherwise. Tubal pregnancies can be life threatening if they rupture, so please contact a GYN MD ASAP.
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