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If you have a tubal ligation, then have 1 ovary and 1 tube removed can you get pregnant?

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Yes, absolutely: That requires ivf. The one remaining ovary will still make eggs and with ivf the eggs can be used without the use of any fallopian tubes. That is quite common.

Dr Honore agreed

Answered 11/14/2013

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Xray mentioned my ovaries and uterus, but did not 'catch' my tubal ligation. Is it possible the tubes grew back together?

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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?

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