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- Fri Dec 20, 2019 8:16 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Fertility treatment and an ectopic
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1079
Re: Fertility treatment and an ectopic
Hi Madigan, Thank you for sharing your story with us. I'm so very sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. It can be a very confusing time and brings up so many emotions which we may not have expected. You have suffered physical and emotional trauma, and right now, it is so important to loo...
- Fri Dec 13, 2019 1:44 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Expectant management - high HCG levels
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2022
Re: Expectant management - high HCG levels
Hi Aimeem, I'm so sorry to hear you are experiencing an ectopic pregnancy and loss. This can leave us with many questions, and I will do my best to help answer your questions. Please take time reading my response and feel free to ask any further questions. With treatment for ectopic pregnancy throug...
- Fri Nov 29, 2019 4:19 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: 3 days post op newbie
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1498
Re: 3 days post op newbie
Hi lizloz, I’m so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. You have had a massive physical and emotional upheaval, and recovery from ectopic pregnancy will take time. Everyone's path is unique to them and there is no set timeframe for emotional recovery. There are no "musts" or &q...
- Fri Nov 29, 2019 4:15 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Down but discharged
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3370
Re: Down but discharged
Hi Phoebe, I'm so very sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. It can be a very confusing time and brings up so many emotions which we may not have expected. You have suffered physical and emotional trauma, and right now, it is so important to look after yourself. There is no standard reco...
- Fri Nov 22, 2019 2:18 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Periods
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1531
Re: Periods
Hi Lea1983, I'm so sorry to hear that you've suffered an ectopic pregnancy and loss. Your surgery is still quite recent, and it is incredibly important to look after yourself and allow time for yourself to heal both physically and emotionally. Many women experience changes to their menstrual cycles ...
- Fri Nov 22, 2019 2:11 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Pregnant after ectopic treated with methotrexate
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1189
Re: Pregnant after ectopic treated with methotrexate
Hi Freya101, Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy. After all, you've been through, its very normal to feel anxious about becoming pregnant following an ectopic pregnancy. I remember how nervous I was when I first fell pregnant following my ectopic pregnancy and waiting for the scan. Please be...
- Fri Nov 15, 2019 2:08 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Devastated...now what? Any success stories?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2291
Re: Devastated...now what? Any success stories?
Hi Hope2019, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. I know what a worrying and emotional time this can be. It is very normal to have a range of emotions and you deserve all the time to look after yourself. There is no need to rush decision making, as the most important thing is yo...
- Fri Nov 15, 2019 2:01 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Help!!! 2 doses of methotrexate
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1280
Re: Help!!! 2 doses of methotrexate
Hi Victoria V_17, I wanted to check in on how you are doing? I'm sorry you are going through this worrying time. Your doctor will usually test your hCG levels on the day the Methotrexate is given, again on day 4, and on day 7 after the injections. The hCG level often rises on day 4 but your doctors ...
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 1:17 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Fertility treatment
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1177
Re: Fertility treatment
Hi Bethney, I'm not medically-qualified and cannot comment on your specific situation. However, you may find that our Forum Board - Alternative Routes to Motherhood. Assisted Conception. Adoption. has a number of threads which might be of value to your current situation. With good wishes, Michele Th...
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 1:15 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Second Ectopic Pregnancy
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1260
Re: Second Ectopic Pregnancy
Hi Sarah1983+, I am so sorry to hear that you've suffered a second ectopic pregnancy and loss. I had two as well, and I know how physical recovery can be much quicker than the emotional one. We hear from many women who struggle with news about pregnancy from their friends and families. This is very ...
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 1:07 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Confused after methotrexate
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1186
Re: Confused after methotrexate
Hi Beckett6776, I am so sorry to hear you are going through this worrying time and suffering an ectopic pregnancy and loss. I will do my best to answer your questions. Medical management requires careful monitoring and follow-up to make sure that your beta hCG hormone levels are decreasing. This can...
- Fri Nov 08, 2019 12:58 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ectopic self resolving - taking weeks for hcg to reduce
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1201
Re: Ectopic self resolving - taking weeks for hcg to reduce
Hi LCM, I'm very sorry to hear that you are suffering an ectopic pregnancy and loss. It's positive that you are being looked after through blood tests and that your levels are continuing to drop. I know the waiting can be frustrating. As a general rule, as long as your hCG levels are dropping betwee...
- Fri Nov 01, 2019 1:25 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Period cramps without bleeding six weeks after
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1557
Re: Period cramps without bleeding six weeks after
Hi Fmc122, I'm so sorry to hear that you've suffered an ectopic pregnancy and loss. Your surgery is still quite recent, and it is incredibly important to look after yourself and allow time for yourself to heal both physically and emotionally. Many women experience changes to their menstrual cycles a...
- Fri Nov 01, 2019 1:23 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ectopic pregnancy with methotrexate treatment
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2110
Re: Ectopic pregnancy with methotrexate treatment
Hi Nicole-25, I am so sorry to hear you are suffering through an ectopic pregnancy. Even though the mtx treatment is working for you, you are still experiencing a physical and emotional trauma. It is very typical to experience a mix of emotions, and especially a desire for things to get back to norm...
- Fri Nov 01, 2019 1:13 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Need reassurance - just found out I'm pregnant!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1298
Re: Need reassurance - just found out I'm pregnant!
Hi dwinky95, Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy. After all, you've been through, its very normal to feel anxious about becoming pregnant following an ectopic pregnancy. I remember how nervous I was when I first fell pregnant following my ectopic pregnancy, and please be reassured that you h...
- Fri Oct 25, 2019 1:12 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: HCG levels, massive rise on day 4 after methotrexate
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1419
Re: HCG levels, massive rise on day 4 after methotrexate
Hi LittleGardener, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and that you are going through this worrying time. I'll try to provide some answers to your questions. It is normal for the hCG level to rise on the day four blood test because the action of Methotrexate is not instantaneous, so the ...
- Fri Oct 18, 2019 4:26 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Bleeding that starts/stops on methotrexate?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2525
Re: Bleeding that starts/stops on methotrexate?
Hi BedofStars, I'm so sorry to hear that you are going through this worrying time, and suffering an ectopic pregnancy and loss. I also had a cornual ectopic pregnancy. It's good they diagnosed it early, and that the methotrexate is decreasing your hcg levels. While I can provide some general guidanc...
- Fri Oct 18, 2019 4:14 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Spotting but no period five weeks after ectopic
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2000
Re: Spotting but no period five weeks after ectopic
Hi Atmbar, I'm so sorry to hear that you've suffered an ectopic pregnancy and loss. Your surgery is still quite recent, and it is incredibly important to look after yourself and allow time for yourself to heal both physically and emotionally. It is very normal to bleed after treatment for ectopic pr...
- Fri Oct 18, 2019 4:12 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Bleeding with pain
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1254
Re: Bleeding with pain
Hi Sarahh1982, I'm so sorry to hear that you've suffered an ectopic pregnancy and loss. During these early days, it is incredibly important to look after yourself and allow time for yourself to heal both physically and emotionally. It is very normal to bleed after treatment for ectopic pregnancy. Th...
- Fri Oct 18, 2019 4:07 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: 3 Weeks Post Op - struggling with emotion
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1241
Re: 3 Weeks Post Op - struggling with emotion
Hi AstelSeptember, Thank you for sharing your story with us. I'm so very sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. It can be a very confusing time and brings up so many emotions which we may not have expected. You have suffered physical and emotional trauma, and right now, it is so important...
