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- Tue Feb 11, 2020 8:33 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Laparoscopy/Salpingectomy - Ectopic Pregnancy
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2364
Re: Laparoscopy/Salpingectomy - Ectopic Pregnancy
Dear mrsmoz, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Experiencing an ectopic pregnancy is a huge ordeal and you are in the early stages of recovery. Your body needs time to heal from your surgery which is in itself a gruelling task. You have also had to process the loss of your bab...
- Tue Feb 11, 2020 7:24 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Menstrual cycle after ovarian pregnancy surgery
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1442
Re: Menstrual cycle after ovarian pregnancy surgery
Dear Bebelove_93, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Your periods can take a while to re-establish - they can re-start anything between two and ten weeks after surgery and most women find that their period arrives sometime around week six or seven after surgery. The first peri...
- Sun Feb 09, 2020 11:33 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Experiences with HSG?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1576
Re: Experiences with HSG?
Dear mariahbee, In the UK, doctors usually suggest a period of trying to conceive before suggesting any tests or investigations. The EPT advises that women under 35 should seek medical advice following 12 months trying to conceive (and those over 35 should seek advice after 6 months). This is becaus...
- Sun Feb 09, 2020 11:25 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Can anyone relate?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4468
Re: Can anyone relate?
Dear Mariahbee, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, and also sorry you were told to stay away from information on the internet and I am pleased to hear you have found our site helpful. Whilst pelvic inflammatory disease such as Chlamydia are know to increase risk of ectopic pre...
- Wed Feb 05, 2020 6:29 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: 4 weeks post surgery, feeling lost
- Replies: 1
- Views: 949
Re: 4 weeks post surgery, feeling lost
Dear Becky22, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Experiencing an ectopic pregnancy is a huge ordeal and you are in the early stages of recovery. Your body needs time to heal from your surgery which is in itself a gruelling task. You have also had to process the loss of your ba...
- Wed Feb 05, 2020 6:24 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ovarian Cyst
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1004
Re: Ovarian Cyst
Dear Mickey0419, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss and the difficult time you are going through. Sadly I am not medically trained so cannot give you specific advice on your ovarian cyst. I have more information on ovarian cysts here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ovarian-cyst/ ...
- Tue Feb 04, 2020 6:46 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Tips for recovery
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2988
Re: Tips for recovery
Dear HeatherA, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, I would definitely say to myself to rest more, I went back to work pretty quickly. I would also tell myself to be more open to my partner about how I was feeling and I would have liked to have spent more time as a couple, even ...
- Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:30 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: 2nd ectopic, heartbroken
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1164
Re: 2nd ectopic, heartbroken
Dear Purplestar, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancies and losses. To experience one loss is difficult, to deal with multiple losses is heartbreaking and my heart truly goes out to you. Please allow time to grieve, to heal both physically and emotionally. We will be here for support when...
- Mon Feb 03, 2020 9:16 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Information needed
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1142
Re: Information needed
Dear Bethney, I am so sorry to hear this confusing time. Sadly as I am not medically trained and have no experience with fertility medicine, I would advise speaking to your medical team. Sadly I do have to remind you that if you experience any unusual bleeding, abdominal pain, shoulder tip pain or f...
- Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:29 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Advise on emotions and confusion.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1458
Re: Advise on emotions and confusion.
Dear Anonymous+, It does not matter that the pregnancy wasn't planned and you we're planning to continue the pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy is a frightening experience and I am so sorry to hear you are having to go through this. An ectopic pregnancy can be a life-threatening experience and many women ...
- Sun Feb 02, 2020 9:12 pm
- Forum: Men's Space
- Topic: Experience
- Replies: 6
- Views: 29566
Re: Experience
Dear Sara, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, There is no time frame for how long it takes us to heal emotionally and it is completely normal to feel anxious about the future. We will never forget our pregnancy or babies but we can learn to accept what has happened and crucial...
- Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:48 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Pregnant soon after ectopic
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1207
Re: Pregnant soon after ectopic
Dear Enders7, Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy, Whilst we would advise waiting for two menstrual cycles before trying to conceive again, you haven't been treated with an injection of methotrexate, so I would be less inclined to worry. Having said this, I sadly have to remind you that if y...
- Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:39 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Pregnancy symptoms 3 months after ectopic
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1067
Re: Pregnancy symptoms 3 months after ectopic
Dear Frankowillio, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Ectopic pregnancy can be notoriously difficult to diagnose because it often presents with symptoms that can be suggestive of other, more usual, conditions such as gastroenteritis, miscarriage or even appendicitis. Doctors r...
- Wed Jan 29, 2020 10:06 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Methrotrexate hcg levels
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1967
Re: Methrotrexate hcg levels
Dear Becbob29, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. We at the trust recommend starting folic acid when you have been discharged which is usually when levels are below 5. NICE guidance recommends- For women with ectopic pregnancy who have had methotrexate, take 2 serum hCG measur...
- Wed Jan 29, 2020 9:57 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Heartbroken, I feel lost.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1077
Re: Heartbroken, I feel lost.
Dear araalc91, I am so sorry to hear of the worrying time you are going through. I know you have read my reply on the other post you have commented on mentioning that feeling this way is completely normal and I do understand you not wanting to be with your friend right now. If you are concerned your...
- Wed Jan 29, 2020 9:53 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Completely broken
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2781
Re: Completely broken
Dear araalc91, I am so sorry to hear of the worrying time you are going through. If you are concerned your friend will be upset that you are avoiding her, you could tell her what is happening so she has some understanding, even if you do not want to be in close contact with her at this stage. I am s...
- Wed Jan 29, 2020 9:49 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ovulation pain?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2584
Re: Ovulation pain?
Dear Carlene1987, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Experiencing some pain after an ectopic pregnancy is normal as your body has been through a great deal over the last few months. The pain may be due to adhesions (scar tissue that binds two parts of the body together) which ...
- Mon Jan 27, 2020 8:52 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Exercise after ectopic
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1516
Re: Exercise after ectopic
Dear Laurenelsa1, I am sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss and will do my best to help. While I appreciate that feeling of wanting to "get back to normal", you have done exactly the right thing in asking about exercise at such a delicate time. With experiencing an ectopic preg...
- Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:37 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Time off work after ectopic
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4852
Re: Time off work after ectopic
Dear Abilouise, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Experiencing an ectopic pregnancy is a huge ordeal and you are in the early stages of recovery. Your body needs time to heal from your surgery which is in itself a gruelling task. You have also had to process the loss of your ...
- Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:33 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Tightness / Pain during ovulation
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1966
Re: Tightness / Pain during ovulation
Dear Smay88, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Experiencing some pain after an ectopic pregnancy is normal as your body has been through a great deal over the last few months. The pain may be due to adhesions (scar tissue that binds two parts of the body together) which form ...
