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What Causes Delayed Menstruation After A Tubal Ligation?

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Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2016
Question: I have tubal ligation and I have missed my period.
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Pregnancy Unlikely

Detailed Answer:
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Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for missed period however chances of pregnancy are highly unlikely. I would be in a better position to guide you further if you answer following questions please:

1. when did you have tubal ligation?
2. do you have children? If yes then what is the age of youngest child?
3. are you on any medication?
4. Was your cycle always regular?
5. Is there any history of increased bleeding during pregnancy?

Thank You!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (54 minutes later)
I had my tubal ligation in January 2014.yes I have 7 children.my youngest is 2.yes I am on maxi tram Sr. 150 mg.one tablet twice a day.yes my cycle was always regular. no history of increasing bleeding.
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (24 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Slight chance of pregnancy due to long duration of ligation

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for getting back with the answers. I have gone through them.There is a slight risk of becoming pregnant after tubal ligation. This happens to about 5 out of 1,000 women after 1 year. After a total of 5 years following tubal ligation, about 13 out of 1,000 women can become pregnant. As 2 years have passed since tubal ligation so i would suggest you get serum Beta HCG levels followed by ultrasound pelvis. Further management will depend after getting the result of these tests.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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What Causes Delayed Menstruation After A Tubal Ligation?

Brief Answer: Pregnancy Unlikely Detailed Answer: Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes for missed period however chances of pregnancy are highly unlikely. I would be in a better position to guide you further if you answer following questions please: 1. when did you have tubal ligation? 2. do you have children? If yes then what is the age of youngest child? 3. are you on any medication? 4. Was your cycle always regular? 5. Is there any history of increased bleeding during pregnancy? Thank You!