A 37-year-old female asked:
Have preg. synthoms with tubal ligation 11 yrs ago now menstrual in may was 1day n in june 3day but lighter now in july no period feel movements help?
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Dr. Craig Ruetzelanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 35 years experience
First do a pregnancy: While pregnancy following a tubal ligation is unlikely, it is possible. But start with a home pregnancy test.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
3 weeks late for period. Severe cramping and brown spotting for 10 days. Preg tests negative. Tubal ligation in 2010. Should I be worried?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Irregular periods: Irregular periods are one of the most common problems obgyns treat. If this is one time problem it usually resolves on its own. If this is a recurring... Read More
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A female asked:
I have had two light periods back to back with the second even lighter. I've suffered from endometriosus losing an ovary and tube. I had a tubal ligation after third baby. No other unusual symptoms. What could be going on?
Dr. Hema Jonnalagaddaanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Depends on your age: If you are close to menopausal age, lighter periods may indicate peri-menopausal intermittent lack of ovulation. If you you are < 40's - first make... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
How do I achieve shorter lighter lighter periods after tubal ligation?
Dr. Ladynez Espinalanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 43 years experience
Tubal Ligation: One may or may not achieve lighter cycles with a tubal ligation. Whether or not you've had a tubal, you can achieve lighter cycles by having your doc... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
I had a tubal ligation and is a little 2 months late for my menstrual cycle could i be pregnant? My periods is sometimes abnormal and test was negativ
Dr. Allan Boruszakanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 44 years experience
Could Be: Tubal ligation will fail to work, 1:400 times. This could be due to the tubes growing back togethor or the wrong structure being tied at the time of ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Had period a week ago normal and everything now i'm having another one had tubal ligation 5 years ago not sure what is going on have no insurance to s?
Dr. Marsha Davisanswered
Internal Medicine 30 years experience
Hormonal balance: And not ovulating causing irregular bleeding. Give it a while to straighten out, the if it doesn't you should seek care.
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