Signs & Symptoms of Pregnancy After Tubal Ligation
Tubal ligation is a medical procedure in which a woman's fallopian tubes are cut or blocked to prevent sperm from passing to fertilize an egg. The process is commonly known as having your tubes tied and is an effective method for preventing pregnancy. This procedure is more than 99 percent effective, but it is possible for the tubes to fuse back together over time, making pregnancy possible. Pregnancy symptoms after tubal ligation are the same as any other pregnancy, so see your doctor if any of the following symptoms appear.
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Tender Breasts
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One of the earliest symptoms of pregnancy is, frustratingly enough, also a symptom many women deal with as their period draws closer. After conception, your body starts producing more estrogen and progesterone hormones, which can make the breasts tender and sensitive. They may also feel swollen and look larger. If your breasts hurt, try switching to a larger sports bra for more comfortable support.
Fatigue
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In early pregnancy, your body is producing more progesterone, a hormone that, in higher doses, can make you sleepy. Your body is also increasing blood production in order to work on that new addition growing in your belly, which can lower your blood pressure, making you feel tired. Combine these two effects and it's no wonder you're feeling like you never want to crawl out of bed.
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Dizziness
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Another side effect from your recent drop in blood pressure is dizziness. In early pregnancy, your body will relax and dilate your blood vessels in order to improve the blood flow to your baby. This makes your blood pressure drop and leaves you feeling light headed. To help combat this, don't skip meals and try to keep your blood sugar level even.
Nausea
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The most quintessential sign of pregnancy is nausea, also known as morning sickness. This is actually a misnomer, as nausea can occur at any time of day, for any length of time. This nausea is caused by the rapidly rising levels of estrogen being produced, which causes your stomach to empty more slowly. Morning sickness can last for a few weeks to a few months, or even through the entire pregnancy.
Spotting
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Sometimes a small amount of bleeding and cramping is experienced early in pregnancy and, depending on the severity, can be misinterpreted as a period. This is actually caused by the fertilized egg attaching itself to the lining of your uterus, which usually takes place about two weeks after conception---about the same time your period is due. There's generally no cause for concern if the cramping and spotting continues, unless it is very painful cramps with heavy amounts of blood.
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