 [ Symptoms ] how does bipolar disorder affect someone over time [ Disease ] it is not very likely if the tubal ligation was successful however there have been cases where the tubes have reattached after surgery or the surgery was botched but this is rare very rare the tubal ligation is considered permanent sterilization the only way to get pregnant after a tubal ligation is to have them surgically reattached or to have an in vitro procedure where a fertilized egg is implanted into your healthy uterus there are many other reasons other than a miracle pregnancy for an irregular or late period so if you are concerned you would need to see your women is health care specialist sometimes just making the appointment is enough to trigger a late period