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- by EPT Host 22
- Fri Nov 11, 2022 10:57 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Questions after Surgery
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1080
Hi Kjr89, I am so sorry to hear that you have suffered this ectopic pregnancy and loss. Your surgery is still very recent, and it's very natural to have many questions. An ectopic pregnancy is both a physical and emotional trauma. I will do my best to answer your questions. First, I want you to know...
- by EPT Host 22
- Fri Nov 04, 2022 11:13 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ectopic?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2186
Hi Meggy1, I'm sorry to hear you are going through this worrying time, and I will do my best to help. I would encourage you to make an appointment with your GP, they also can give you a pregnancy test or take one with you. If it is still positive, they may refer you onward to the early pregnancy uni...
- by EPT Host 22
- Fri Oct 14, 2022 10:05 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: HyCoSy - worth it to check remaining tube?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4222
Hi Berryt04, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. The experience can be surprising to many of us and leave us looking for answers and reassurances. In the UK, it is not common to test following one ectopic pregnancy unless the doctors are concerned at the time. The reason why fu...
- by EPT Host 22
- Fri Oct 14, 2022 9:48 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ectopic mistake? Broken.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1441
Hi LaurenW86, I am so sorry to hear that you suffering from this ectopic pregnancy and loss. Ectopic pregnancies are physically and emotionally traumatic, and they can leave us with many questions. I will do my best to answer yours. I saw that you also posted about the first dose of MTX not working....
- by EPT Host 22
- Fri Sep 16, 2022 9:02 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Second etopic
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1045
Hi 91Survivor, I am so sorry that you are going through this very worrying time. Unfortunately, I'm not medically qualified to comment on your specific situation. I can not tell you the information from the post, but I hope you are having consistent medical care. I highly encourage you to continue c...
- by EPT Host 22
- Fri Sep 16, 2022 8:58 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Trying for a baby
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1027
Hi LIttleP27, I'm so sorry to hear that you suffered an ectopic pregnancy and loss. It can cause many of us to become anxious in future pregnancies. I want to reassure you that you can access an early scan in future pregnancies. It was a similar situation for me and the EPU was very welcoming to sch...
- by EPT Host 22
- Fri Sep 09, 2022 9:42 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Loss, confusion, wanting to know whats happened.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1335
Hi Nell33, I am so sorry to hear that you have suffered this ectopic pregnancy and loss, and are now going through such a worrying time in having your questions answered. I want you to know that you are not alone. These boards are filled with women and men who are, unfortunately, united by this expe...
- by EPT Host 22
- Fri Aug 26, 2022 8:43 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Confusion, lack of information, and just not knowing what's next
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1742
Hi Gs246, I am sorry that you have been through this ectopic pregnancy and loss. I want you to know that everything you are feeling and asking are questions/thoughts I also had/have as part of my recovery from ectopic pregnancies. The lack of certainty is one of the key elements I struggled with in ...
- by EPT Host 22
- Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:06 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: methotrexate (1st dose) I’m feeling confused.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2302
Hi Sonia, I am so sorry you are going through this worrying time. It is very good that you are being looked after and that you have plans to be seen tomorrow. I'm sorry, but I'm not medically qualified to comment on your specific situation. Ectopic pregnancies can cause us many questions and concern...
- by EPT Host 22
- Mon Aug 01, 2022 7:01 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Combined pill after ectopic pregnancy
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1327
Hi Millie_457, While I'm not medically qualified to answer your inquiry, I wanted to encourage you to follow up with your GP and doctors about the use of the combined pill following your ectopic pregnancy. Very often the ectopic pregnancy and loss leaves us with many questions. I always suggest to k...
- by EPT Host 22
- Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:14 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Mini-pill query
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1352
Hi Agandz98, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. The experience can leave us with many questions. I'm not medically qualified to respond to these specific questions. I encourage you to follow up with your GP/Doctors. The experience of an ectopic pregnancy leaves us with many qu...
- by EPT Host 22
- Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:06 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: How to talk about it
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2011
Hi Mand22, Following an ectopic pregnancy can be a very confusing time and brings up so many emotions that we may not have expected. You have suffered physical and emotional trauma, and right now, it is so important to look after yourself. It's important to remember that there is nothing you did to ...
- by EPT Host 22
- Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:04 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Pain during ovulation
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1771
Hi Naimbh93, I am so sorry to hear that you have suffered an ectopic pregnancy and loss. It is very possible and quite normal to feel ovulation pains, following an ectopic, even if you had not felt them before. It could be due to scar tissue or even just heightened sensations and awareness of pain. ...
- by EPT Host 22
- Fri Jul 08, 2022 8:00 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Week post surgery
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1539
Hi GemE!, I’m so sorry to hear of your experience and your ectopic pregnancy and loss. You have had a massive physical and emotional upheaval, and recovery from ectopic pregnancy will take time. Everyone's path is unique to them and there is no set timeframe for emotional recovery. There are no &quo...
- by EPT Host 22
- Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:44 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ectopic pain after 2 months of MTX treatment
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1683
Hi Sheyra, I'm so sorry to hear you are doing through this difficult situation. As I'm not medically qualified, I can not comment on your specific situation. I would encourage you to keep monitoring your symptoms and asking these questions from your doctor. In regards to your future fertility, if th...
- by EPT Host 22
- Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:40 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Not coping
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1415
Hi Becca, Following an ectopic pregnancy can be a very confusing time and brings up so many emotions that we may not have expected. You have suffered physical and emotional trauma, and right now, it is so important to look after yourself. It's important to remember that there is nothing you did to c...
- by EPT Host 22
- Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:37 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Still no period…
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1414
Hi Camo13, I'm so sorry to hear that you have had to suffer an ectopic pregnancy and loss. Many women find changes in their periods following treatment for ectopic pregnancy. In regards to resuming a period, there can be considerable variation between women. Your periods can take a while to re-estab...
- by EPT Host 22
- Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:35 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: My Story
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3071
Hi AbbiR, My heart goes out to you for all that you have experienced and been through. I am so sorry that all of this has happened. Thank you for sharing your story, I know how difficult it can be. I'm so sorry for your ectopic pregnancies and losses. They are both physical and emotional traumas, an...
- by EPT Host 22
- Fri May 27, 2022 8:34 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Follow up appointment
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1519
Hi RainbowsintheSky, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss. It is still very recent and important to continue looking after yourself. I'm not medically qualified and cannot say what happens during the six-week check-up, but I would think they would look at the physical healing and ask...
- by EPT Host 22
- Fri May 20, 2022 8:08 am
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Aftermath of ectopic
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1237
Hi Acampb70, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. It is common to feel pain for a few months following surgery and they do tend to lessen as time goes on. There are a number of reasons why you may be aware of the aches in your abdominal area. It could be that your normal cycle i...
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