Lubbock, TX
A 25-year-old female asked:
25, had tubal ligation at 23 and my breasts are bigger though i was on my period at the end of last month. is it possible?
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Dr. Jane Van Disanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 20 years experience
Yes: The chances of pregnancy after tubal ligation in your 20's is around 1 in 200. Definitely not zero. Best would be to take a home pregnancy test. You may want to use a back up method. Good luck!
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Dr. Gerard Honoreanswered
Fertility Medicine 31 years experience
Possible?: Breasts larger 2 years later? Yes. Related in any way to the tubal? No, no chance.
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Good morning.i had a tubal ligation in 2010 this month for the last week ive been nauseous and my breast r very tender. Im 36 . Feel different.
Dr. M. Hytham Beckanswered
Surgery 45 years experience
Get a test: get a home pregnancy test and make sure you are not pregnant ,the possibility is very low, but not zero in spite of the tubal ligation.
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I had a tubal ligation but I have had morning sickness, breast tenderness for the last eight days. I'm on my period but it's light. Can i be pregnant?
Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered
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Take the test: If you want to know if you are pregnant, take a test. In today's world you do not need to wonder if you are pregnant or not based on symptoms. Pregnan... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
I had a tubal ligation/removal in december, period is late. Is it possible i'm pregnant? Nauseous and breast tenderness
Dr. Carri Warshakanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal Fetal Medicine
Yes: Probably not, but even tubal ligations are not 100%, and especially if your tubal was recent. I would check a pregnancy test.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Can you get pregnant after a tubal ligation?My period is 5 days late, i'm nauseous, sweating, and have some mild tingling on the sides of my breast.
Dr. Yusuf Mathaianswered
Family Medicine 14 years experience
Possibly: Yes, pregnancy after a tubal ligation is still possible. Due to you having had a tubal ligation there are other things to consider as well.While the c... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Im 40 yrs old, had a irreversible tubal ligation in 2007 and I am 1 week late on my period. I have breast tenderness and have headaches. Not sure exactly what is going on maybe hormonal, or stress?
Dr. Christine Homanswered
Pediatrics 32 years experience
Taking a drugstore pregnancy test one week after the missed period should be accurate. If negative, you will want to see your doctor to address your ... Read More
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Last updated Aug 13, 2013
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