Tubes Tied and Pregnant???

Updated on November 29, 2010
V.F. asks from Scottsbluff, NE
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Ok I just want to know if anyone has experienced being pregnant after having tubes tied...I'm not really having any pregnancy symptoms but just want to know if its possible. I had my tubes tied 2 1/2 years ago. I haven't had any issues since then. I know I am creating the paranoia because of the situation I am in but just want to hear what other women have to say. (background- just came out of an 8 year marriage and had then had a one night stand about a month ago. I just want to know my chances I guess....because getting pregnant would literally ruin my life in more ways than I can explain even though children are blessings) :) thanks in advance!

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B.B.

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They are very effective. After 10 years (I think) The effectiveness goes down 3-4%. You are probably OK. I'm not judging, or anything (you're an adult after all), but I would seriously consider using protection. There are so many terrible STDS out there, it's just a bad idea not to. You not only sleep with that person, but with every person they have, every person who has slept with them...so on, and so on. You don't know the persons health and sexual history. A one night stand puts you squarely in the "high-risk lifestyle" category. You would not believe how common STDs are. Why take the chance? ESPECIALLY, if you already have children. Would you want to be taken from them, for something so preventable. For meaningless sex? Not worth it, in any scenario.

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J.B.

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You're probably just fine. Tubals are very effective -but people can and do get pregnant after them. My advice -ESPECIALLY with casual sex -please use a condom! Forget pregnancy -HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis -even regular old VD won't add anything to your life either! Sorry to sound like your mom, but condomless casual sex is truly a roll of the dice.

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A.P.

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To answer your question medically its a 1% chance BUT I've heard of it happening...doubt you'll get pregnant but I would be more concerned with STD's I can't believe how common these issues are now, just heard HIV is on a rise again...Be careful and be prepared.

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M.L.

answers from Houston on

If you were to be pregnant with your tubes tied, it would most likely end in an ectopic pregnancy. It is possible to carry to term, but very, very rare, especially if they were also cut and burned. Or, there is a possibility of an ovarian cyst, that often mimics pregnancy symptoms. If it progresses, definitely consult your ob.

M.B.

answers from St. Louis on

It better not happen because Im getting my tubes tied!! I think you are just freaking out because of the situation. Try not to stress about it because you can throw your period all out of wack.

L.M.

answers from Dover on

It is possible but most likely if it did, it is more likely to be an etopic (not sure if it is spelled right) pregnancy. I know that is what my doctor told me when I had my tubes tied.

A.S.

answers from Davenport on

Tubals are generally 99% effective and the effectiveness does not decrease until 10 years post tubal ligation. So, in all likelihood, you didn't conceive during your one night stand. Good luck.

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M.M.

answers from Hickory on

Your chances are low but it can happen. My mom had a friend that got pregnant 10 years after having her tubes tided. I had mine tied and than untied so I know a lot about this topic. Wish you all the best. If you are worried get a blood test to see.

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G.B.

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My friend watched the surgeon as she had her tubes tied, and then cauterized (burned closed) on the ends, and she STILL got pregnant! And delivered a healthy girl.

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J.M.

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My mom got pregnant 2 times after her tubal. the first one ended in a miscarriage the second a tubal pregnancy. Butit is very rare forit to happen. I also know a woman who gavebirth to a healthy baby after tubes tied. But it is rare.

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