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Pregnancy (Expert Forum)
Tubes tied
Answered by
Keith Downing, MD - Obstetrics, Gynecology
MA
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Doctor's Answer
by Keith Downing, MD, Oct 01, 2007 09:40AM
, Oct 01, 2007 09:40AM
Hello,
Yes, a woman can become pregnant after a tubal ligation. The risk of a tubal ligation failing is generally less than one percent, however there is some degree of difference depending upon the technique used to accomplish the tubal ligation as well as the age at which the patient underwent the tubal (younger women are more likely to fail). Also, if a woman becomes pregnant after a tubal she is more likely to have an ectopic pregnancy (specifically a tubal ectopic).
Given this last fact, I'd recommend a visit to your local ob/gyn.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
Yes, a woman can become pregnant after a tubal ligation. The risk of a tubal ligation failing is generally less than one percent, however there is some degree of difference depending upon the technique used to accomplish the tubal ligation as well as the age at which the patient underwent the tubal (younger women are more likely to fail). Also, if a woman becomes pregnant after a tubal she is more likely to have an ectopic pregnancy (specifically a tubal ectopic).
Given this last fact, I'd recommend a visit to your local ob/gyn.
Best regards,
Dr. Downing
Member Comments (1)
by KSJmom, Jun 04, 2008 04:28PM
A related discussion, Follow-up to pregnancy after tubal was started.
