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A member asked:

Hi.what's the preg possibility if youve had a tubal ligation and use birth control pills as instructed?every day,same time?thanks

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Slim to none: Your chances of pregnancy are slim to none.

Answered 7/17/2017

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

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Pretty safe: Are you sure about tubal ligation at 18 years old? If it's true, and birth control pills in addition, you should be safe.

Answered 7/17/2017

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