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PREGNANT 7 YEARS AFTER TUBAL LIGATION

Hello I was wondering if anyone out there has ever gotten pregnant after a tubal ligation? I have had 5 children of my own and also have 3 step children all live with my husband and all all 15 down to 7. Last week I went to the doc for being sick and she decided to do a preg test she about fell over because it was pos. I couldnt believe it so that night I went out and bought a home test witch was pos as well. I went for a sonogram the next day and they didnt see anything they were worried about it being in my tube.. Thur they ordered a blood test and it was 0 the doc said I had a miscarriage. I am supposed to see a specialist and maybe have a HSG to see if tubes have reconnected somehow. I had my tubal done at 26 years old. I have read alot about people getting pregnant after tl done but I dont understand how that can happen the cut mine took a piece out and burnned them back so how could mine reconnect. I am scared of a eptopic and wondered if anyone has had a baby after this was done to them?
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I had 5 children of my own, i had my tubes cut tied and burnt, and 3 years later found out I was 6 months pregnant for a baby girl. Had another tubal after her.She's almost 8 now. But think I may b pregnant for baby number 7.....
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I had my tubes tied 8 years ago after my daughter was born bcuz her father forced me to. But anyways it's been 2 months since I've had my period and I took a pregnancy test a few days ago and it said 2 lines ment pregnant well one line was really dark and the other really light you almost couldn't see it but it was there. I'm going to take another test tomorrow and see what it says bcuz I want another baby but I was under the impression that I had to get my tubes untied to get pregnant. Just worried it could be a tubal pregnancy
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yes i agree, our surprise has blessed my husbands sister as she cant have any. We have 3 special needs children between us and i became pregnant after having my tubes clamped. I couldn't abort but we couldn't keep him either :( The blessing is the joy though :) We were able to help dear people become a family :) :)
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I had mine clamped to its been 6 years is it true you can get pregnant with the clamps.
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I had a TL done in Feb of 07 can i still get pregnant i regret getting it done smh...I want a other bby my husband don't have any kids its killing me plz can someone help me out here with some answers
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You can undo the surgery
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It's been seven years since my tubal ligation.  After five  years I became pretty regular with my periods. Seven years in I am now on my third month without getting it. I didn't think much of it at first, but now thinking about it I think I may be having some pregnancy  symptoms. First month of missing my period. I was having lots of headaches , lower back pain, and lots of cramping.     The cramping I had a lot between my first and second now now so much or very light as if it was period cramping. I took a pregnancy test and that came out negative. I am not sure if it was to early being that now on my third month I am now experiencing breast tenderness not to bad , but they are sour. Anytime that I am at the store I think about buying another pregnancy test but don't thinking that I am just over thinking it. Any suggestions anyone and or anyone who has had the same experiences  ?
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Well, if you are concerned, it's important to go ahead and get a pregnancy test as the rate of ectopic pregnancy after tubal is very high if pregnancy does occur.  I would guess you are simply having hormonal issues which your doctor can also address.  They can do blood work and rule out pregnancy and ALSO be able to tell you what your hormones and thyroid are doing for why you are late.  Let us know what the doctor says!!
Very helpful. Thank you! I will as soon as I do.
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So people can get pregant with there tubes tied ? Ne and my hubby want a baby been together 4 yrs
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I had a tubal 7 years ago on Monday they told me I was pregnant my HCG was high they didn't ultrasound didn't see anything I went back two days later and told me I miscarried my blood test was at 0 now this was all by blood work so now I don't know am I pregnant or not they won't check and see if my clamps are still there or not but these blood test said something completely different two days later and however I still have all the signs and symptoms of pregnancy I never miscarried I didn't bleed or anything to miscarry but they told me that I did can anyone help to answer this
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I got my TL on 7/14/10 when my son was born and now I've been feeling nausea loads of heartburn for no reason being more hungry very tired and then I had my period on the 1st but this month nothing about my period was normal all I did was spot. Can anyone help me out
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yes, i had mine done, was breastfeeding at the time, when i stopped, (12 months later) i fell pregnant almost straight away.
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did you ever end up being pregnant?
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Holy ****... I'm supposed to be getting a TL the 11th when I'm induced ( if she doesn't come before then)  I keep hearing stories like this. Scary.
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Hi JD once a baby is found in the uterus, it becomes a normal pregnancy with as much chance of success as any other, congrats!
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My Wife had a TL in Jan. 2015! Last Night she went to E.R. for a Toothache and Possible UTI! They did a Pregnancy Test using Urine and Blood! It came back as Possitive (6 Weeks)! They did a Ultrasound to see if it was Tubal or Vaginal (It's Vaginal)! What are her Chances of Carrying Full Term and Chances of Healthy Mother and Baby? Please Help, We are Shocked and Worried! Thanks, J.D.
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I had a tubal ligation (clips) may 2015 I found out late sept 2015 I'm expecting I'm now 22 weeks Prego .. I had no symptoms up until a few days after finding out  I was in my late first trimester actually a week being shy of my second trimester I never had a regular period and my last period was a few weeks before my procedure .. I actually went into the ER I had bad horrible abdominal pain I had previous problems with blood clotting in my uterus and cyst so I thought maybe it was happening they sent me to an ultrasound and sure enough a baby was on the screen with a string beating heart I was in shock I bout crapped my pants the doctors kept asking me if I was sure about my TL and assured them it wasn't that long ago and my scars were still fresh .. They looked as shocked as I was they said they've herd of getting Prego after the procedure but not as soon as I had conceived ( a month after my TL ) I followed up with my doc he was on disbelief also state I was extremely lucky baby was in my uterus and my chances for a tubal were high considering if had one in the past on the IUD he said in his 40 yrs of practice he's never had it happens to any of his patience or college after this one in going in for a cut and burn and my children's father is going in for a snip snip . We decided maybe if we both go under there won't be any more accidents
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No answer. Just my own story. I had my tubal April 2002. Im 45. Cycles always like clock work. I was a late bloomer being I was 15 before cycle started. My mom had me at 43. No cycle since June 24. But I did spot just like with my son, Sept 8 or 9. Ive felt movement my husband has felt it. Just not sure if menopause symptoms r similar to pregnancy. I have the cravings and heartburn.
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Did u ever find out if u was/
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It is very possible to get pregnant after a tubal ligation.  Mine was done the day after my 3rd child in April of 2005. In dec 2010 found out i was pregnant, misscarried 2 days later. In march 2015 pregnant again, miscarriage in april, August 2015 pregnant again misscariage 2 weeks later. My lubal  ligation was done with a piece removed from each tube, then tied and carterized...
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I am 27 had tubes clamped 2/11 haven't had period since 3/15 been craving foods I normally wouldn't eat etc is it possible to be pregnant
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Did you ever find out if you were indeed pregnant?
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I know your post is from 2006! Hopefully you have not had a Tubal Ligation (If so maybe this post can help somebody to think long and hard)... I wouldn't recommend getting a Tubal Ligation to anybody! The worst decision I have made was to have a tubal ligation (Filshie Clip's)! I have really bad pains before & while on  period (never used to get cramps before starting or while on period) the first 3 days I don't want to even get out of bed, I am in that much pain... I also have bad pains in between my periods (some which I almost fall if standing up they hurt so bad!) The only reason I had them done was because my mother-n-law at the time pushed it on me... Had she not been there I would have never had them done more less even thought of having a tubal ligation... I regret my decision a lot... It makes me really depressed to think about it... I had them done in 2007 ( 22 years old) i am now (29 years old) in a fairly new relationship ( 2 years) and talking marriage and want kids with each other! :(
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I had my tubes tied in 2010 after my 5th child. I am 6 days late for my period as well. I am hoping to be pregnant. I also heard of a great doctor in KY..Dr.Richard Levin, who specializes in tubal reversals. I would for sure check that out, if you are disappointed and want more children. If I am not pregnant. .. I am going to go there.
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I'm 41 yrs old my tubes been tied and burned for 18 yrs , l  always had a heavy cycle now my period is only lasting 3 days I want to know am I going through menopause or what could it be.
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I got my tubes done 8 yrs ago and have no problems with my period showing up but this month I haven't had a period and no signs of one I took a test and it said no. I have never missed a period and now here I am wondering if I'm expecting...please help me with answer to this
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Thank you all so much for posting these answers. I am finding myself in the same situation. I had my TL 01/06 during my section with my daughter. I am now 43 and am 6 days late for my period. My normal cycle averages 26-28 days. (I keep track so I can plan things around it) My husband and I have 3 kids, 17, 15 and 7.My husband and I considered our family complete. At what point do I break down and take a HPT or chalk it up to perimenopause, wait a little longer to freak out? I do not go to my gyn again for a yearly until March. Any info would be great! Thanks so very much! ***@****
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Hello I hope you are reading this cause I am really interested in finding out what happened. I had a tubal done 15 yrs ago aftr my second child.Normal periods ever since then and even two  a month occasionly one usually extremely light. I had a normal period in Nove and december I only had a very light one for a couple day ( it was the same with my two pregnancies before normal one in April and in may super light for a couple days) right after my december "period" my breast have continued to be sore and no sign of Jan period yet. I am startin to freak out. I am trying to wait to see what happens this month and then worry, however it is kiiling me. Could I actually be pregnant, I have had a weird feeling and pretty messed up dreams. I had my tubes done for a reason
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