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First period very heavy
First period very heavy
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Re: First period very heavy
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,
Periods can take a while to get into a pattern and flow that is not usual for you. It is normal for your first period to 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 any 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.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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Re: First period very heavy
Just come across this post after spending the day at my local EPU yesterday to diagnose my second ectopic pregnancy. My first was in my left tube and treated with methotrexate!! This time it’s on my right side and I’ve been told the mass is small enough and my bloods are low enough that I can be treated with expectant management. Have to go back for more bloods tomorrow. I was just wondering how long yours took to resolve itself and how long it took for bleeding to start and what your bleed was like. I hardly bled after the injection and was well and back to normal very quickly. xxx