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- by EPT Host 20
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:53 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: *TRIGGER WARNING - Termination, Ectopic, Endometriosis* LONG POST
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4319
Dear Em6x, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss. Whether a planned pregnancy or not, experiencing an ectopic pregnancy and requiring surgery is a huge ordeal and you are among friends here who understand. You really have been through such a lot in a short space of time. When we exper...
- by EPT Host 20
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:40 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Baby after two ectopics and miscarriage
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4422
Dear Bdetimc, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your story. You will know yourself how isolating ectopic pregnancy loss feels, especially when you experience multiple losses. Your experience and words really will help others. Give your little daughter an extra cuddle from us at the Trus...
- by EPT Host 20
- Tue Oct 24, 2023 8:34 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Unsure about it anymore
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4373
Dear Shae, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss and of the way you were spoken too. If you want to find out more information about your ectopic pregnancy or complain about any staff, do contact the Patient Advice Liaison Service (PALS) within your hospital who will be able to look in...
- by EPT Host 20
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:55 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Hope and thanks
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4438
Dear Holly, Congratulations on the safe arrival of your daughter earlier this year. Thank you so much for taking the time to come on these boards, share your story and your wonderful news. You can already see how much hope it brings. Sending much love, Karen x The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust Registered ...
- by EPT Host 20
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 7:48 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Anger and Resentment
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3577
Dear Rhibbz, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy too. From your own words I can only imagine what a frightening experience this must have been, especially on your own, and I am so sorry you have had to to through this. We hear from many people who struggle with reactions from their partn...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:53 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Waiting for my period
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3766
Dear 4everhoping, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, Your menstrual periods after an ectopic pregnancy can take a while to re-establish. They can restart any time between four and ten weeks after treatment. Most find that their first period arrives sometime around week six or seve...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:48 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Hcg levels and advice
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3433
Dear Pika, I am so sorry to hear of the worrying time you are going through, I am so sorry but we are not able to provide personalised medical advice. Generally speaking in the early weeks of pregnancy the hCG levels double every 2 days. We can not look at blood tests alone, there also needs to be a...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:34 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ectopic following previous c section
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3116
Dear May, I am so sorry to hear of the worrying time you are going through. It can be really overwhelming not knowing what is going on with our bodies and you have friends here who understand. Sadly there is no set timeframe for how quickly hCG levels and I know how frustrating the wait can be. I ho...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 10:29 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: First time trying after ectopic
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3149
Dear emma, It is normal to feel anxious about the future. We experience a mix of emotions from wanting to try again to being petrified of what may lie ahead. We never forget our experience or losses but we can learn to accept what happened. There is no timeframe for recovery, take each day as it com...
- by EPT Host 20
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:50 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Looking to hear about anyone's "liking" procedure/results
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3389
Dear Iggy, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, unfortunately there isn't much in the way of research of milking tubes. However I would think future pregnancies would carry the same risk as methotrexate treatment and actually there isn't any significant difference between treatment ...
- by EPT Host 20
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:33 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Struggling to cope
- Replies: 4
- Views: 5821
Dear Anniej, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, We hear from many women who struggle with news about pregnancy from their friends and families. It must be especially difficult for you, given that it is your sister and how close in dates you were. It is very normal for you to feel ...
- by EPT Host 20
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 8:26 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Pain after surgery
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2665
Dear Rhxox, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, Bleeding and pain can be normal after surgery and I hope by now it has settled a little. If it hasn't or you feel unwell or feverish, please seek medical advice. Sending much love, Karen x The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust Registered Charit...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Oct 11, 2023 7:58 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: How to feel!?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1496
Dear Luna, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, When we experience ectopic pregnancy we are suddenly faced with a life threatening emergency and it's treatment, reduction in fertility, concerns about the future and the loss of our babies. Experiencing any one of these is an ordeal, ...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Oct 11, 2023 7:49 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: All the emotions
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1861
Dear vmk, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, When we experience ectopic pregnancy we are suddenly faced with a life threatening emergency and it's treatment, reduction in fertility, concerns about the future and the loss of our babies. Experiencing any one of these is an ordeal pu...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Oct 11, 2023 7:46 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Sunlight and methotrexate
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1483
Dear Bex, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, The NHS sites I have just reviewed mention avoiding sunlight or UV exposure for the week it is given. I presume you aren't going to go on holiday until you have been discharged from back g your bloods monitored, and that would take over...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sun Oct 01, 2023 8:22 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Feeling alone
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7561
Dear Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and losses. To experience one loss is difficult, dealing with multiple losses is heartbreaking and my heart truly goes out to you. These boards are a safe space to share, ask questions, or to vent. They are filled with people who have been t...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sun Oct 01, 2023 8:14 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Bleeding after ectopic
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1509
Dear Lauren, Bleeding is common following ectopic pregnancy and as your hCG levels.have now reached pre-pregnancy levels, you may find that you do bleed a little more. If you are bleeding heavily so that you need to change sanitary wear every half an hour or less, you do need to seek urgent medical ...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sun Oct 01, 2023 8:09 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Bleeding in pelvis after methotrexate
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4068
Dear Bexb, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, I would like to think they mean that they will also keep a close eye on your symptoms. As your levels were reducing and pain had settled, they may be continuing to watch, but I would be mindful of the fluid in your abdomen. I hope they...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sun Oct 01, 2023 8:05 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: 2nd ectopic, lost both fallopian tubes and diagnosed SIN
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1582
Dear Angela, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy losses and everything you are going through. Losing the chance to conceive naturally can be completely devastating and your feelings are completely normal. You are still dealing with a life threatening emergency and it's treatment, the los...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Sep 27, 2023 6:46 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Time of period
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1399
Dear hvf, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, Your menstrual periods after an ectopic pregnancy can take a while to re-establish. They can restart any time between four and ten weeks after treatment. Most find that their first period arrives sometime around week six or seven after ...
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