Clamped tubes & missed a period: pregnant? Posted: 03-30-07 12:18pm
I had my tubes clamped in June of 2001. I
am very regular on my cycles but i have
not started my period for this month . I
have had some cramps and pains in my
abdomen and yesterday i had one little
spot of old blood but nothing else could
there be a chance of pregnancy? I took a
home test and it was neg. so im not sure
whats going on now could you please
help?
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Pregnancy Answer A2562 Posted: 04-16-07 02:45am
Lack of the menstrual period is the first
sign of pregnancy, but lack of
menstruation does not always indicate
pregnancy. Other conditions such as an
ovarian cyst, hypogonadism, menopause…
can also cause lack of a period. Cramps
and spotting are not signs of pregnancy.
They can be signs of a complicated
pregnancy if you were already pregnant,
which was not in your case. The only
secure sign of pregnancy is a positive
pregnancy test and your pregnancy test was
negative. You can consult a gynecologist
to identify the reason for your period
delay. A vaginal examination, PAP-test and
ultrasound scan will probably be
requested.
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