2007-06-14 16:53:45 · 9 answers · asked by LAUREN N 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I'm 40, fixed, at least as far as the insurance company is concerned. I paid for it and I'm obviously late. Considering my age and the procedure, should I be concerned?
2007-06-14 17:07:54 · update #1
1 in a hundred
Read on.....
"Tubal sterilization is intended to be a permanent method of birth control. More and more women today choose sterilization. They know that this single procedure can provide highly effective protection against pregnancy for the remainder of their reproductive years. They also know that there is an increased chance of failure with many temporary methods, that some temporary methods have bothersome side effects, and that some may be inconvenient.
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How Tubal Sterilization Works
Effectiveness
Sterilization is more than 99 percent effective in the first year. In following years, there is a limited possibility that tubes may reconnect by themselves.
Up to one out of 100 women become pregnant each year after sterilization. About one out of three of these pregnancies are ectopic (develop in a fallopian tube) and may require emergency surgery.
What are the signs of ectopic pregnancy?
The signs of ectopic pregnancy include
severe pain on one or both sides of the lower abdomen
abdominal pain and spotting, especially after a missed menstrual period or a very light one faint or dizzy feeling
If you think you have an ectopic pregnancy and can't reach your clinician, go to a hospital emergency room quickly."
......note also as we age and start going through perimenopausethe hormones become more erratic; it is more lkely to release 2 eggs at a time, therefore more women who conceive in the later years of their childbearing years conceive twins!! Of course there is also a greater chance for miscarriage and genetic defects for the "advanced maternal age" moms(35+)
2007-06-14 17:34:45 · answer #1 · answered by FoudaFaFa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, be certain you are taking one more experiment quickly. After a tubal the threat of an ectopic being pregnant is way larger. If now not one more experiment, make a discuss with to the health care professional. A tubal being pregnant can also be critical and will effect in demise. Take care!
2016-09-05 17:05:49 · answer #2 · answered by goodfellow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not real sure what you mean. Do you mean what are the odds of you getting pregnant once your tubes are tied?
Perhaps you were pregnant before getting your tubes tied.
I have had my tubes tied for 20 years and never had any problems.
Talk to your OB/GYN and see what he/she thinks.
Good luck -what ever happens
2007-06-14 17:00:17 · answer #3 · answered by Su-Nami 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tubes aren't simply tied in a knot and left to fend for themselves.. they are ligated, which means that they are burned so they no longer even connect to one another.
you might have early menopause, or another similar hormone imbalance.. or it might be a nutritional problem.
see your OB-GYN
2007-06-14 17:11:52 · answer #4 · answered by Judi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is a very very slim chance, HOWEVER it IS possible! Take a test just to be sure!
Good Luck!
2007-06-15 05:53:27 · answer #5 · answered by NCIS ♥ Addict 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, there's always a chance... but on the other end of the spectrum, it may be an early sign of menopause.
2007-06-14 17:12:20 · answer #6 · answered by Bronte'swish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slim, but someone always wins the lotto, right?
2007-06-14 16:56:54 · answer #7 · answered by tabulator32 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reeeeealy long odd of pregnancy, it isn't unknown, but it is like astronomical.
2007-06-14 16:57:18 · answer #8 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
most likely no.
2007-06-14 17:35:00 · answer #9 · answered by V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋