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I had tubal ligation back in 2003

Is it possible to be pregnant after tubal ligation i had it back in 2003 and now Im late on my period and had some brownish spotting for couple of days some pregnancy symptoms.
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1386405 tn?1291587800
it's unlikely but always a small chance  
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796867 tn?1255206807
From what I've read, tubal ligation is 99% - 99.5% effective, so you could get pregnant after you've had the procedure. You should consider taking a home pregnancy test. Your period could be delayed for other reasons, though, not just pregnancy.
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1330108 tn?1333677304
Yes. It's rare like one in a million but possible bc the tube can in theory grow back it's just very rare
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