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Hi, I 40 years old I have had my tubes tied for 18 yrs. I had 4 children all by the time I was 21. I had c-section with all. With my last one I had a tubal. I missed my period last mth. Just real light bleeding when i wiped for an hr 1 day and an hr the next. It been 2 week and still haven't recieved a period. I have take 4 test all neg. Could I still be pregnant or going through menapause. I have only been late 4 time in my life and that when i was pregnant. I started my period at nine could i be going through the change already.I have had nausea, breast tenderness, bumps on my breast and lower back pain. But negative test. There has been no pain in my side or brown discharge that fit the tubal pregnancy. Any advice would help . I have made a doctor's appt.
Tami,
If your tubes have been tied for almost 2 decades, it's very, very unlikely that you are pregnant. Instead, you could be experiencing pre-menopausal symptoms.
You've made the right decision by calling your doctor. He'll be able to do some tests to rule out any hormonal issues, pregnancy etc.
Best,
Catherine
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Catherine Beier MS CBE
Expertise
I can provide evidence-based information and current research findings concerning childbirth and pregnancy. My specializations include natural childbirth, pregnancy and birth interventions, fetal positioning, labor induction, choosing a care provider, midwives, homebirth, unassisted birth, natural pain relief, medications in pregnancy and birth, informed consent, understanding the risks and benefits of childbirth choices, doulas, waterbirth, childbirth methods, childbirth education classes, cesarean section, and VBAC.
Experience
I have been a childbirth educator, mother, author, public speaker, researcher, and birth advocate for the past 9 years. I am also the author of Giving Birth Naturally, a site dedicated to natural childbirth and pregnancy information. I publish evidence-based articles on pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and post-partum care. I'm also a mother of three children, two daughters and one son all born naturally. To learn more about what normal birth looks like, view the natural childbirth video of my son being born at home unassisted.
Publications
My book, Birth Outside the Box, was published in 2007.
Education/Credentials
I hold a Master's degree in communication disorders with an emphasis in child development. I am also an independent childbirth educator.
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