Afternoon everyone,
I could really do with some advice as I'm concerned and dont know what to expect?
This morning I woke up and went about my business as usual but the last couple of days I have been having some discomfort on my left side with cramp. It's not interrupted daily life but my legs are now aching and I'm feeling quite sick. The cramping is also quite dull and painful now. I had a big bleed this morning and I'm now using a tampon. There was quite a bit of blood and a tiny clot.
It's been 5 weeks Tuesday since I had my right tube removed so I'm assuming that this is a period? Or should I be worried?
Thank you x
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Worried? Am I having my first period?
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Re: Worried? Am I having my first period?
Dear BSaunders1993,
The timing sounds about right for your period and the first period after treatment for ectopic pregnancy may be more painful or less so than usual, heavier or lighter, last for longer or shorter than usual – there really is no set pattern. You should be able to manage the discomfort with over-the-counter pain relief and should not be soaking a pad in less than an hour. If this is not the case, you should seek medical attention.
I would also advise to seek urgent medical attention if there is a chance you could be pregnant. Before you can have a period you have to ovulate. It is possible to ovulate within 14 days after surgical treatment so it is possible to become pregnant without having a proper period first if you are not using some form of contraception. If there is any chance that you might be pregnant, please do seek urgent medical advice.
I hope your symptoms settle soon, but as I am not medically trained, I always advise speaking to your GP or medical team with any symptoms that are concerning you, especially if they are worsening.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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The timing sounds about right for your period and the first period after treatment for ectopic pregnancy may be more painful or less so than usual, heavier or lighter, last for longer or shorter than usual – there really is no set pattern. You should be able to manage the discomfort with over-the-counter pain relief and should not be soaking a pad in less than an hour. If this is not the case, you should seek medical attention.
I would also advise to seek urgent medical attention if there is a chance you could be pregnant. Before you can have a period you have to ovulate. It is possible to ovulate within 14 days after surgical treatment so it is possible to become pregnant without having a proper period first if you are not using some form of contraception. If there is any chance that you might be pregnant, please do seek urgent medical advice.
I hope your symptoms settle soon, but as I am not medically trained, I always advise speaking to your GP or medical team with any symptoms that are concerning you, especially if they are worsening.
Sending much love,
Karen x
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Registered Charity Number: 1071811
Ectopic pregnancy patient information suite: Highly Commended in the 2019 BMA Patient Information Awards
**************************************************************************
During the coronavirus outbreak, The EPT team is still working hard to provide crucial information and support to women and families experiencing ectopic pregnancy as quickly and efficiently as we can.
If we have been able to help you, are you able to help us with a small donation or by volunteering or fundraising?
Further information is available at ectopic.org.uk
Email us: ept@ectopic.org.uk
We provide a call-back helpline service: 020 7733 2653
Take a look at our newsletters and subscribe to our mailing list here: https://mailchi.mp/986bdd6091ee/ectopic-matters
Detailed medical information can be found on our website. Please remember online medical information is NO SUBSTITUTE for expert medical advice from your own health care team
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