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Had Tubal Ligation. Now Period Is Late, Feel Bloated, Constipated, Breasts Hurt, Headache, Cramping. Pregnancy?

I am 42 years old, and I had a tubal ligation when I was 24 (don't remember what kind, sorry.) My period is late, I feel bloated and constipated, my breasts hurt, I've been having bad headaches, and I have had some slight cramping. Nothing like I get with my period, though. I am a little more moody than usual, and can't eat enough salt or drink enough water. Could I be pregnant?
posted on Sat, 2 Nov 2013
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Pregnancy is an unlikely possibility and your symptoms are suggestive of progesterone excess. The delay in your period could be due to your age. Anyway, please get a HPT with a fresh early morning sample of urine if you are overdue by at least 3 days or go for the serum beta-hCG titre estimation if you wish to have an earlier and better confirmation. If pregnancy is excluded, you can get a complete hormonal profile and see a specialist for further management. Please maintain a healthy weight and diet.Hope you find this information useful. Take care.
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Had Tubal Ligation. Now Period Is Late, Feel Bloated, Constipated, Breasts Hurt, Headache, Cramping. Pregnancy?

Hi, Pregnancy is an unlikely possibility and your symptoms are suggestive of progesterone excess. The delay in your period could be due to your age. Anyway, please get a HPT with a fresh early morning sample of urine if you are overdue by at least 3 days or go for the serum beta-hCG titre estimation if you wish to have an earlier and better confirmation. If pregnancy is excluded, you can get a complete hormonal profile and see a specialist for further management. Please maintain a healthy weight and diet.Hope you find this information useful. Take care.