Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for seeking our advice.
On average, during the last few months, how late has your period been? Wait that number of days, and if you still do not start your period, call your gynecologist immediately.
There is a higher risk for ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancies can occur years after the tubal ligation and are most likely 3 or more years after the procedure.3 To learn more, see the topic E
Tubal ligation is not 100% effective at preventing pregnancy.
There is a slight risk of becoming pregnant after tubal ligation. This happens to about 5 out of 1,000 women after 1 year. After a total of 5 years following tubal ligation, about 13 out of 1,000 women will have become pregnant.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for seeking our advice.
On average, during the last few months, how late has your period been? Wait that number of days, and if you still do not start your period, call your gynecologist immediately.
There is a higher risk for ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancies can occur years after the tubal ligation and are most likely 3 or more years after the procedure.3 To learn more, see the topic E
Tubal ligation is not 100% effective at preventing pregnancy.
There is a slight risk of becoming pregnant after tubal ligation. This happens to about 5 out of 1,000 women after 1 year. After a total of 5 years following tubal ligation, about 13 out of 1,000 women will have become pregnant.
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July 3, 2015 - 4:06pmMaryann
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