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What Causes Abdominal Discomfort After Tubal Litigation?

I had a tubal 3 years ago. Since I've had my tubal I have not had any problems with my cycle and have been regular. This month I have not got my cycle and am 15 days late. I have been having problems in my abdomen area where my uterus is. What is my next step?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for consulting us.
The first differential diagnosis which is coming to my mind is an ectopic pregnancy. This is a life threatening condition unless treated timely.
Although tubal ligation is considered a permanent method of sterilization but sometimes tubes get re-canalized & pregnancy gets stuck in tubes.
Since you missed your period, pregnancy must be ruled out on an urgent basis by taking a blood pregnancy test & a pelvic ultrasound.
Other possibilities are a normal pregnancy, or any other gynecological problem effecting your normal period pattern.
Wish you good health.
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What Causes Abdominal Discomfort After Tubal Litigation?

Hi, Thanks for consulting us. The first differential diagnosis which is coming to my mind is an ectopic pregnancy. This is a life threatening condition unless treated timely. Although tubal ligation is considered a permanent method of sterilization but sometimes tubes get re-canalized & pregnancy gets stuck in tubes. Since you missed your period, pregnancy must be ruled out on an urgent basis by taking a blood pregnancy test & a pelvic ultrasound. Other possibilities are a normal pregnancy, or any other gynecological problem effecting your normal period pattern. Wish you good health.