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Pregnant if tubes are tied?

Q)I had my tubes tied, and usually have a regular period, but this past month I missed my period all together. I took a pregnancy test and it came back negative, but is there still a chance that I could be pregnant?

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If you were on another birth control method such as the Pill before the Tubal Ligation, then that would explain the irregular menstrual cycles. But if not, the procedure itself does not cause irregular menstrual cycles. If you have any concerns, I suggest you go to see your doctor and talk about what's going on.