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by EPT Host 20
Tue Jan 21, 2020 9:16 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Still feeling hopeless.
Replies: 1
Views: 1151

Re: Still feeling hopeless.

Dear Hopefor2020, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. Thank you so much for having the courage to talk about how you feel and contacting the Trust. I too suffered in silence following my ectopic pregnancy. It took me two years to be honest and face my feelings and like you, I r...
by EPT Host 20
Tue Jan 21, 2020 9:10 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Ectopic pregnancy and shot
Replies: 1
Views: 1244

Re: Ectopic pregnancy and shot

Dear Tiny84, 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. I am presuming from your post that your hCG levels rose after having the methotrexate injection. If this is...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Jan 20, 2020 8:28 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Struggling emotionally after ectopic pregnancy
Replies: 8
Views: 4002

Re: Struggling emotionally after ectopic pregnancy

Dear Lauenelsa1, 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...
by EPT Host 20
Sun Jan 19, 2020 9:51 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Beta Hcg level decline.
Replies: 1
Views: 1125

Re: Beta Hcg level decline.

Dear Kay39, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Unfortunately I cannot comment on your specific case, but I am guessing they are completing a hCG just to be on the safe side so I wouldn't overly worry. I'll just pass on on some general advice following surgery. Experiencing an ...
by EPT Host 20
Sun Jan 19, 2020 9:39 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Private medical treatment?
Replies: 1
Views: 1100

Re: Private medical treatment?

Dear Kjones, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, I have not personally met anyone who has had private treatment for ectopic pregnancy. I would discuss your concerns over the methotrexate injection vs medical management with your medical team. The methotrexate injection does hav...
by EPT Host 20
Sun Jan 19, 2020 9:24 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Fluid on second scan, Second ectopic? Failing or too early??
Replies: 1
Views: 1069

Re: Fluid on second scan, Second ectopic? Failing or too ear

Dear Aqua_Maria, Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy, If scans are inconclusive, doctors would carry out a series of blood tests to check hCG levels to see if the numbers are rising as expected. However, in isolation, hCG tests only provide a part of the picture - declining levels indicate t...
by EPT Host 20
Sun Jan 19, 2020 9:09 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: 7 weeks later..
Replies: 1
Views: 1066

Re: 7 weeks later..

Dear Danic84, 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...
by EPT Host 20
Tue Jan 14, 2020 6:15 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Angular pregnancy- very rare type
Replies: 5
Views: 5527

Re: Angular pregnancy- very rare type

Dear Erika, I have spoken to a senior advisor and she has only come across angular pregnancy once in her many years of working with the Trust, at the time she spoke to our medical advisors who states that due to the rare natural of angular pregnancy, there is little evidence on outcomes. I have foun...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Jan 13, 2020 8:03 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Completely broken
Replies: 5
Views: 2779

Re: Completely broken

Dear JippyBoo, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, it is always difficult but after everything you have been through, my heart truly goes out to you. We hear from many women who struggle with news about pregnancy from their friends and families. This is very normal and I was th...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:27 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: When is it real
Replies: 3
Views: 1836

Re: When is it real

Dear katielou32, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and 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 a...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:23 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Ectopic pregnancy at 19 years old
Replies: 2
Views: 1776

Re: Ectopic pregnancy at 19 years old

Dear aimeem19, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, You have been through a huge amount in such a short space of time and it is very normal to feel overwhelmed. From your words, I can imagine how frightening the experience must have been and I am sorry you have had to go though ...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:14 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Ectopic surgery yesterday. Severe pain.
Replies: 11
Views: 4835

Re: Ectopic surgery yesterday. Severe pain.

Dear Nicola1990, I am glad to hear you are back home and recovering. Remember we will be here for as long as you need. Sending much love, Karen x The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust Registered Charity Number: 1071811 ************************************************************************** If we have been ...
by EPT Host 20
Sun Jan 12, 2020 9:13 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Expectant management - will I start bleeding again?
Replies: 1
Views: 971

Re: Expectant management - will I start bleeding again?

Dear Kjones, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, It is common to bleed after ectopic pregnancy but how much we bleed and for how long is really individual. You may find that your bleeding settles or you may start bleeding again and spot for a few weeks. We have more information...
by EPT Host 20
Sun Jan 12, 2020 9:01 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Angular pregnancy- very rare type
Replies: 5
Views: 5527

Re: Angular pregnancy- very rare type

Dear Erika, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, As you have mentioned, this is an extremely rare form of ectopic pregnancy and I would take advice from your medical team. Sadly I am not medically trained so cannot give you specific advice on your circumstances but I have forwar...
by EPT Host 20
Sun Jan 12, 2020 8:46 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Ectopic or not? In a state of limbo
Replies: 3
Views: 1874

Re: Ectopic or not? In a state of limbo

Dear Ellenotl, I am so sorry to hear of the worrying time you are going through, If scans are inconclusive, doctors would carry out a series of blood tests to check hCG levels to see if the numbers are rising as expected. However, in isolation, hCG tests only provide a part of the picture - declinin...
by EPT Host 20
Sun Jan 12, 2020 8:35 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Methotrexate injection, beta Hcg still rising and pregnancy!
Replies: 1
Views: 1101

Re: Methotrexate injection, beta Hcg still rising and pregna

Dear Kay39, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Unfortunately I am not medically trained so cannot give you specific advice on your treatment. If levels continue to rise post methotrexate injection, options are a second injection or surgery. I understand you mention surgery is ...
by EPT Host 20
Sun Jan 12, 2020 8:32 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Early pregnancy with severe stomach pains
Replies: 2
Views: 1634

Re: Early pregnancy with severe stomach pains

Dear Amy11, Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy, If you have experienced severe abdominal pain, I would advise seeking urgent medical advice, even if the pain has settled a little. Sending much love, Karen x The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust Registered Charity Number: 1071811 *********************...
by EPT Host 20
Sun Jan 12, 2020 8:30 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Ectopic surgery yesterday. Severe pain.
Replies: 11
Views: 4835

Re: Ectopic surgery yesterday. Severe pain.

Dear Nicola1990, As the ladies have rightly mentioned, it is common to experience pain after surgery, however if it is worsening and you are not able to manage the pain with over the counter medication or by taking medication given to you upon discharge from hospital, we would always advise seeking ...
by EPT Host 20
Sun Jan 12, 2020 8:26 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: 3 day period 5 weeks after rignt tube removed & sore breasts
Replies: 1
Views: 927

Re: 3 day period 5 weeks after rignt tube removed & sore bre

Dear Kerin1994, 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 period...
by EPT Host 20
Wed Jan 08, 2020 10:14 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Feeling lost 4 weeks after surgery
Replies: 13
Views: 5518

Re: Feeling lost 4 weeks after surgery

Dear Lia, 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 baby a...