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abif376
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Don’t know what to do

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I’m not sure what I want to gain from this post really, feeling lonely and confused.

I had a partially interstitial ectopic last April, resulted in right tube removal as it was partially in tube and partially in uterus. I was about 7 weeks on removal but told it was PUL at 5 weeks when bleeding began.

Anyway, in October I got a positive pregnancy test day before period was due, then two days later the test was negative and bleeding began. I have assumed this was a chemical pregnancy, it happened so quickly and seemed to self resolve so I never sought medical attention as felt it wasn’t required.

Jump forward to now, last Thursday I got a positive pregnancy test (very very faint positive), the tests continued to be very faint and have been getting slightly lighter. I assumed I was miscarrying and would start bleeding soon. Yesterday I had a little brown blood when wiping but today I’ve been bleeding a mix of brown and red, some clots and some tissue. I haven’t sought medical attention yet, as I thought it would be a self resolving miscarriage and my previous ectopic has left me a bit traumatised by the EPU, hence my reluctance. Could this be an ectopic again? Would it self resolve without medical attention as my tests are barely a visible positive? Or am I being ridiculous and I should be contacting a medical professional?

I just find it much less stressful trying to manage things myself, but can’t help but question the right way to go about this.
What did I do wrong in life to deserve this struggle to conceive!
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Re: Don’t know what to do

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Dear abif,
I am so sorry to hear of the worrying time you are going through,
If you are experiencing bleeding in early pregnancy, I would advise seeking medical advice, especially as you have had previous ectopic pregnancy.
If the bleeding becomes heavier or you develop tummy or shoulder tip pain or feel dizzy and unwell, please seek urgent medical advice.

Sending much love,
Karen x

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