Pregnancy testing

[ANewMe16 42]

Does anyone know if they test you for pregnancy before surgery?

[KristenLe 5,980]

Most likely. They always have when I've had surgery. If there's reason to believe you could be pregnant - please speak to your surgical team.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

The hospital I went to tests every woman under age 50 who has a uterus.

[ANewMe16 42]

Lol Bufflehead

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Before I had surgery they took like 10 vials of blood, I am sure they did a pregnancy test off of one of them. I think they might have done a urine one when I checked in, but I can't remember, the details of the time pre-surgery are kind of a blue because of the drugs.

[Takoyaki 36]

At hospital check-in, I was asked when my last period occurred. I have a Mirena IUD and haven't had a period in many years. They made me pee in a cup for a pregnancy test because of this. I got the impression that those with regular cycles might not get tested, but I'm not entirely certain about that. Probably one of those things that depends on your hospital's rules.

[mistycal 81]

When I changed into my gown I gave a urine sample before they even gave me the iv...

[FocusOnMeNow 599]

Yes they absolutely test.

[ANewMe16 42]

Alright ladies. Thank you. I'm guessing they don't want to be liable if something happened.

[BJames42613 41]

I did not have a pregnancy test... All of my doctors asked me if there was a possibility I was pregnant. My husband and I just laughed (he was "fixed" long before we ever met lol). I told them if I was pregnant we have bigger problems than my obesity - or its immaculate conception! ????

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[heather0407 14]

yes

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[Kimmey16 54]

Yea they take a "urine test".. But I had surgery March 29 and found out May 2 I was 8 weeks pregnant.. The urine didn't pick up BC it was too early...

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[CrissyCakes 110]

Yea they take a "urine test".. But I had surgery March 29 and found out May 2 I was 8 weeks pregnant.. The urine didn't pick up BC it was too early...

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Oh wow!!! Is everything okay with you, the baby?

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[Kimmey16 54]

Yea they take a "urine test".. But I had surgery March 29 and found out May 2 I was 8 weeks pregnant.. The urine didn't pick up BC it was too early...

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Oh wow!!! Is everything okay with you, the baby?

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Obgyn says its too early to tell. I have been under anesthesia 3 times during this process and on all kinds of pain meds so I think that is what has them concern.

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[CrissyCakes 110]

Yea they take a "urine test".. But I had surgery March 29 and found out May 2 I was 8 weeks pregnant.. The urine didn't pick up BC it was too early...

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Oh wow!!! Is everything okay with you, the baby?

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Obgyn says its too early to tell. I have been under anesthesia 3 times during this process and on all kinds of pain meds so I think that is what has them concern.

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Oh no...well I hope it all works out for the best.

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