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missed period but had tubal ligation

My last period ended the 28th of October.  I had a tubal ligation after my last child was born.  last month and even this month I "felt" that my period was coming (small cramping), but it never did.  My breast this month are very very full and barely fit in my bra now.  I took a pregnancy test a week ago and it came up negative.  What is wrong?  Is this menopause?  I am in my early thirties.
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I normally have a regular cycle, every 28 days. For the last two months now I haven't seen my cycle. I normally start my cycle around the 1st of the month or the end of the month. I've seen no sight of it at all last month nor this month. I had my tubal ligation July 9, 2012. My last child is almost 4 now and I'm in my late 30s so its a great concern for me because of my age and health. I've made the decision that if I don't have a cycle by Wednesday, I'll be making an appointment.
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Hi im going through the same thing. What were your results?
I'm 42 and having the same problems did you ever find out anything
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Hay ya peoples has anybody got answers for this cause I really need help!!!!!

Im in the same boat,I got my tubes tied back in sept of 09 while I had my 3rd child by c-section since then ive always been on a 28 day cycle like clock work down to the exact day.My last period was the 23rd of January 2017 and now im 3 weeks late,I done a urine test and a blood test on the 20th of February on my actual due date and both were negative.On the 10th of march I took another urine test and negative im seriously confused as my nipples and boobs r tender and sensitive I have a high sense of smell I get terible headaches and I have had a few cravings but no nauseousness yet can someone please help!!!!!
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Hello did you ever find out what was the problem
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Same boat...had a tubal ligation 13 years ago after having my 3rd baby, my last period was December 12th 2016 and here it is February 1st and no period and negative of test.
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Did you ever find out what the problem was? I had a tubal 11 years ago and I'm 3 weeks late my period but took a pregnancy test a week ago and came back negative
Hey ya did u ever find out what was going on
Cause im in the same boat tubes tied for 7yrs 3 weeks late for my period 3 negative test and 1 negative blood test not in early menopause im confused and scared please help if u can
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Im having the same thing my last period was Dec 8th 2016 and I had my tubal ligation on Feb 15 2012 after my daughter was born and Im 8 days late.
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I thought my period was coming because I had some cramping and then it didn't
So what happen?
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I haven't had a period in five months and I have rings on my tubes
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I had my rings on sent Dec 6 2006 I haven't had a period in five months I took a test it says negative
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I've had the Tubal Ligation back in 2003.  I haven't been sexual active in 13 years.  I am 50 as of September 2016.  My last cycle was September 29, 2016.  I have yet to have a cycle to this day.  What is going on with my body?  I've reconnected with my younger years significant other after 26 years.  Yes.. we have been intimate.  Am I going through Pre-menopause? I took a test and it came out NEGATIVE.. but as we all know everything (surgery), aren't 100&
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I'm going through the same I'm only 26 years old had my tubes tied Dec 1 2013 so this year would be almost 3 years next month I never missed a period besides last year 2015 only due to new medication but I usually feel hot flashes before my period and cramping before my period once my period starts it all stops but one boob which is the left hurts but I feel very dry down there so TMI but I got watery discharge earlier I thought I had started but no I had 2 days of hot flashes but that went away I always start my period on 11 or 12 of every month so I did two pg test at home both negative I'm not really worried about pregnancy but I'm just worried about what's going on I don't know if this is part of tubal ligation syndrome but just weird to missed a period so I'm scared to go to doctor what should I do and what did anyone find out what was wrong I'm not in any pain so IDK I'll wait another week or month to see what happens
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I've had a tubal ligation (clamps) since late August 2007, now 10 years and 2 months later ( Oct 5 2016) I had a miscarriage. Currently I am having signs of implantation bleeding. I'm now 33 years old. It can happen, and does happen more often than not. Good luck to everyone! I will know soon if this is a "normal" pregnancy or EP.  
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Ive had a tubal ligation. .. dont know where those first sybols came from...
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I'm going through the same thing.  I had  my tubes burned in 2009  after my 3rd child,  it was the right thing I thought at the time but I was 22 with3 kids. I've been praying for another child and recently I've missed two going  on 3 cycles. It's just a spotty discharge no cramping or other symptoms of my cycle.  I've been so tired and moody and nauseous but I took am at home pregnancy test and it was negative. However I'm getting weird  feelings and things going on in there. I'm worried and I'm not sure what to do, I feel like something is going on but what I don't know I have been told really menopause can happen after a tubal.  But I'm only 28 , help I don't know what to do I have no health insurance! The only other thing i can think is that the cervical canc.. is back but I'm praying that's not it.
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Im going threw the exact same thing right now. did you ever get answers?
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I had my tubes tied on Oct 19 the 2015 and I had my period on November 19 th and I should have had another one but I am now 16 days late. I'm thinking I need to make a doc appointment soon
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Same here. Tubal 4 years ago. Left clamp was off after a year and found by accident during a CT. Now 9 days late and normally have regular cycle. Been nauseated all the time too.
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I am dealing with the same thing. Had tubal ligation and ablation 4 years ago. Period has been like clockwork until two months Have not had a period since October. Cannot get into an OB until the end of January. Should I seek out urgent care or wait and see what happens?
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This makes me baffled I Am having all the same symptoms as all you other ladies consistent periods monthly except last month ,feeling hot and cold dizziness tender breasts negative peg test...I had my tubes tied in 2010 and a cyst on my ovary removed a few months back got my period after that but not last month this is insane!
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Wow!! I'm having all the symptoms everybody else is having! I'm two weeks late on my period and I did take a pregnancy test as well. The test came back negative too! I'm going to see my OBGYN next week. God Bless!
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I had a tubal ligation done 10 years ago and have never been late but I am 4 days late, have frequent urination, hungrier than usual and lower back pain but my breasts are not tender and my test came out negative and I am usually a very highly stressed person on a daily basis so I'm really looking for answers.  
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I am going through the same thing. I had tubal ligation done with the rings 4 years ago and have been normal until now. I am 19 days late and still having negative hpt as well as urine test at the hospital. I have two kids and I am having all the same symptoms as I did with them. I have been searching and there are so many women out there that end up pregnant after this procedure. I was told to wait another week or two and take another. Hopefully I will have an answer soon..... if anyone else has any answers that will help will be great... I will add doctor did a blood test for other issues that could cause missed (.) which came back normal but did not do blood pregnancy test because urine test was negative.. I guess it is a waiting game.....
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It is well to hear that someone has seen the other side of this situation; which by the way I am in total shock that so many other women are going through.

I too have taken two EPTs, seven days apart with negative results for both. Again I am amazed to see how so many women are experiencing the same things; breast discomfort, slight cramping, history of being regular, post tubligation! Smh. Well, I am hopeful that I can look forward to seeing my cycle balance itself out. Whew!
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Does anyone have any answers? Please advise as I am freaking out here..Im going through the same thing, I had my clamps put in 11 years ago and this is the first time I skipped a period. Please some answers.
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I spotted for a couple of days and no period and I took a test and it came back nagitive
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Hi everyone I need some advice a week before I had my period I started spotting and I I've never spotted before and I was suppose to start my period on the 16 but I havent had it yet. I had my tubes tired last year in may after i had my youngest son. What are your guys ideas.
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Hi im 23 i was wondering i had my tubal done 14/07/2014 my period have been normal up to nou did not get is nov/2014 did n home pregnancy test was neg and would like some kind of advice did talk to a chemist she say you can get pregnant after a tubal ligation
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Hi im 23 i was wondering i had my tubal done 14/07/2014 my period have been normal up to nou did not get is nov/2014 did n home pregnancy test was neg and would like some kind of advice did talk to a chemist she say you can get pregnant after a tubal ligation
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I'M 32 YEARS OLD AND I'VE HAD MY TUBES TIED FOR ALMOST 8 YEARS. I'M EXPERIENCING SOME CRAMPING IN MY ABDOMEN AND I'M 8 DAYS LATE. I TOOK A HPT A FEW DAYS AGO AND IT WAS NEGATIVE. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR ME?? I DON'T WANNA CALL MY DOCTORS OFFICE AND HAVE THEM THINK I'M AN IDIOT FOR ASKING ABOUT BEING PREGNANT AFTER A TUBAL.
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hi all im in a very similar situation too u all,,so weird as im 44 always had regular periods,,but ive just missed my last 1 in aug and this period is similar havin small amount of an odd day bleedin barely anything thou yet havin period pains ,,im very tired aswell,,I had my tubes cut thou 17 years ago afta my 3rd child,,ive had hormone tests done last yr they came bk fine that was too see if I was on my change but nothing came back,,so think like all u othas will make an appointment too see my doctor and take it from there,,,it really worries u when sumit like this happens hope u all go on ok xx
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I had a tubal on October of 2013.And my last period was the beginning of july. I am 43 days late. I am freaking out. Does any one know what is going on?
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