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A 32-year-old male asked:
Sex with woman who had tubal ligation. said had period. showed neg. preg test. what are the odds that she might be pregnant? going bonkers.
1 doctor answer • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Erin Bestanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Very low: Failure rate of tubal ligation is about 1/250.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
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Not likely: If you had a tubal ligation, you chances for pregnancy are very small. You can check a pregnancy test if you are concerned.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Im 24 had a tubal ligation in 2011 and my period last month lasted only 3 days. Since then, I've been feeling sick, having a rough time sleeping. Preg?
Dr. Janice Alexanderanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
See a Provider: Although your chances of pregnancy are low(1/1000)after a tubal ligation, it still can happen. See your provider and get checked out!
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