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What Causes Delayed Menstruation Long After A Tubal Ligation?
Question: I had a tubal ligation 17 yearsago and I have never missed a period.This month Iam five days late. Can I be pregnant?
Brief Answer:
Chances of pregnancy are less than 1%.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The chances of pregnancy after a tubal ligation are less than 1%. If your periods are late then it is best to test for pregnancy and rule out pregnancy.
Most likely the delay is due to stress or mild hormonal imbalance. In case the pregnancy test is negative then there is no need to worry. Just wait for your periods to start.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Chances of pregnancy are less than 1%.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The chances of pregnancy after a tubal ligation are less than 1%. If your periods are late then it is best to test for pregnancy and rule out pregnancy.
Most likely the delay is due to stress or mild hormonal imbalance. In case the pregnancy test is negative then there is no need to worry. Just wait for your periods to start.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal
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