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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

Re: *TRIGGER WARNING - Termination, Ectopic, Endometriosis* LONG POST

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

Re: Baby after two ectopics and miscarriage

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

Re: Unsure about it anymore

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

Re: Hope and thanks

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

Re: Anger and Resentment

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

Re: Waiting for my period

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

Re: Hcg levels and advice

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

Re: Ectopic following previous c section

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

Re: First time trying after ectopic

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

Re: Looking to hear about anyone's "liking" procedure/results

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

Re: Struggling to cope

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

Re: Pain after surgery

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

Re: How to feel!?

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

Re: All the emotions

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

Re: Sunlight and methotrexate

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

Re: Feeling alone

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

Re: Bleeding after ectopic

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

Re: Bleeding in pelvis after methotrexate

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

Re: 2nd ectopic, lost both fallopian tubes and diagnosed SIN

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

Re: Time of period

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 ...