Chaparral, NM
A 27-year-old female asked:
Had tubal ligation in 09 feel movement in stomach, had 2 otc pregnancy test back negative & checked by ob but said i'm not pregnant could she be wrong?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Unlikely: From what you described, you are not pregnant. May have gas.
Wish you good health!
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