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A member asked:

Can you be pregnant after having tubes tied? i have all the classic signs! missed period, nipple leakage, soreness, ! any ideas?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Possibly: There is a low failure rate for tubal ligation. If you have missed your period - recommend taking a home pregnancy test now.

Answered 4/27/2013

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