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- by EPT Host 20
- Mon Jan 13, 2020 8:03 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Completely broken
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2801
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: 1841
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: 1802
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: 5024
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: 974
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: 5577
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: 1884
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: 1105
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: 1755
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: 5024
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: 933
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: 5527
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...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Jan 08, 2020 9:56 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Surgery
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1417
Dear Soph22, It is not common practice to remove the ovary when removing the tube for treatment for ectopic pregnancy. If you are concerned and you are in the UK, you can ask your GP for a copy of your discharge letter following your surgery or you can speak to the Patient Advice Liaison Service (PA...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Jan 08, 2020 9:47 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Pain after Ectopic pregnancy
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1126
Dear Alison1983, 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 f...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Jan 08, 2020 9:44 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ectopic pregnancy, Beta HCG level 17235!!!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2425
Dear Kay39, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, It is not uncommon to start bleeding a few days after the injection and this bleeding can last between a few days and up to 6 weeks. For your information, the hCG level often rises on the day four blood test because the action of ...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Jan 08, 2020 9:17 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: New here after ectopic pregnancy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2072
Dear Danic84, 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 t...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:58 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: 6 weeks post Salpingectomy with acute pain is that normal?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2549
Dear Dima, I'm 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 and it can take a few months to settle. The pain may be due to adhesions (scar tissue that binds two parts of the body together) ...
- by EPT Host 20
- Tue Jan 07, 2020 7:14 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ectopic pregnancy 2 weeks ago
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1039
Dear laura3], 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 07, 2020 6:57 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Pain 3 months after tube removal
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1050
Dear Sadsack123, 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 f...
- by EPT Host 20
- Mon Jan 06, 2020 9:40 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: 1st Pregnancy & Ectopic
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1733
Dear Mags1234, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, I too have experienced ectopic pregnancy and had no risk factors either. Sadly for many of us, although we search for answers as to why this has happened, we often never find the answers and I can truly understand how worrying ...
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