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hi i had my tubes tied in 2012 after having my daughter but the last two months i have been having all the symptoms of pregnancy but have spotted too and not sure of i could be pregnant i have heard that after couple years womens tubes can come undone and get pregnant
Hi, Thanks for writing to HCM. I understand your concern. Becoming pregnant after tubectomy due to recanalisation is quite a rare possibility. However, since it seems your periods are delayed and you are doubtful that you might be pregnant, you can do the following things to confirm weather it is true or not. 1. Get your urine tested for pregnancy by use of Urine Pregnancy Test (UPT) Kit. 2. Get your blood tested for beta-HCG hormone levels in serum. These tests if it indicates that you are pregnant, then you can consult Gynecologist for further management. Otherwise, since it appears that you have been spotting, get your blood sample tested for serum FSH, LH and Prolactin levels, as it could be due to hormonal imbalance. Consult Gynecologist with report for appropriate management. Hope the information provided is clear. All the best.
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What Causes Spotting Post Tubal Ligation?
Hi, Thanks for writing to HCM. I understand your concern. Becoming pregnant after tubectomy due to recanalisation is quite a rare possibility. However, since it seems your periods are delayed and you are doubtful that you might be pregnant, you can do the following things to confirm weather it is true or not. 1. Get your urine tested for pregnancy by use of Urine Pregnancy Test (UPT) Kit. 2. Get your blood tested for beta-HCG hormone levels in serum. These tests if it indicates that you are pregnant, then you can consult Gynecologist for further management. Otherwise, since it appears that you have been spotting, get your blood sample tested for serum FSH, LH and Prolactin levels, as it could be due to hormonal imbalance. Consult Gynecologist with report for appropriate management. Hope the information provided is clear. All the best.