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Is Pregnancy Possible After A Tubal Ligation?

Posted on Wed, 25 Jan 2017

Question: I am a 46 year old female. I had a tubal ligation 16 years ago. Two weeks ago, I had what appeared to be an early period. There were large clots every time I changed my tampon and more cramping than usual, that was not alleviated by advil. A week ago, I doubled over in pain that felt like an enormous long contraction that lasted about 20 minutes, but no discharge appeared. The past few days, my breasts have become swollen and very tender. I took two pregnancy tests (the first was faulty, the second was negative) yesterday. Today I have a milky, white discharge. I'm not sure what to do...

Answered by Dr. Soumya (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Ultrasound scan required

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

This is unlikely to be pregnancy. This is more likely to be Endometrial thickness increase. This needs to be checked immediately by ultrasound scan.

Please see your doctor for ultrasound scan.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (4 minutes later)

Immediately as in go to ER or as in call my PCP for soonest available appointment?

Answered by Dr. Soumya (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, you can call your PCP for the earliest available Appointment

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You can take the earliest available appointment.

No need to go to ER.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (35 minutes later)

Would this explain an increase in my blood pressure in the same time frame? Ekg came back fine. But it went from 118/70 (typically) to 167/93...

Answered by Dr. Soumya (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Increased blood pressure might be cause

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes. Increased blood pressure might be related to the bleeding. This needs to be evaluated as described above.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar