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- by EPT Host 20
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:22 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Sex after laparoscopy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3490
Dear Kjkw, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, As a gentle reminder if you are trying to conceive again, we and many medical professionals advise waiting for two menstrual cycles. This "wait" is to allow your cycles to resume and have a last menstrual period date from whi...
- by EPT Host 20
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:17 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: I need help
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2917
Dear Hotblonde, I am so sorry to hear of the worrying time you are going through, As Chaotic Blues has already mentioned, It is important that you seek urgent medical advice to determine if you are pregnant or not. This needs to be in a hospital setting as you have concerning symptoms. They can chec...
- by EPT Host 20
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:12 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Sex after ectopic surgery
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3171
Dear livhass, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss and the worrying time you are going through, We often hear from women who receive varied information about timings to try to conceive again. There is sadly little research in the area of early pregnancy loss, so we do not have any de...
- by EPT Host 20
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 8:59 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: How to recover after a near death emergency ectopic pregnancy surgery?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3042
Dear MrsAmber, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, from your own words I can only imagine what a frightening experience this must have been and I am so sorry you have had to go through this. You are in the very early days of recovery and it can take up to 3 months to even begin to ...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:40 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Listen to your body always
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3369
Dear Kirsty, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, Thank you for taking the time to raise awareness of your minor change in symptoms. Ectopic pregnancy can be tricky to diagnose and treat precisely because it doesn't have a defined set of symptoms and everyone's experience is differe...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:35 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Period after unilateral tube removal
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3236
Dear Mclaire, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, Most people find their period arrives around 4-6 weeks after treatment for ectopic pregnancy. This is an average though, so I wouldn't be too concerned about it appearing a little early. It can take a few cycles for our periods to s...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:30 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Am I having another ectopic pregnancy?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3358
Dear treezle, I am so sorry to hear of the worrying time you are going through. With a negative urine hCG, I would suggest speaking to your GP or EPU about the possibility of doing a blood test to measure hCG. This is extremely accurate, so if it is negative, you can be sure that you are not having ...
- by EPT Host 20
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 7:18 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Sleeping after laparoscopy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3325
Dear Ney, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, Whilst every care is taken of you during the operating theatre, as our muscles completely relax we can develop pain in places we weren't expecting, this can be normal. As the pain is so severe it is waking you from sleep or if it is not...
- by EPT Host 20
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 7:14 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Shoulder pain
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3812
Dear Hannah, Shoulder tip pain is exactly that, in the tip. If your discomfort is along the collar bone, It is less likely hear be anything related to an ectopic pregnancy. You could always try some simple analgesia such as paracetamol, if it helps it is also more likely be be muscle type of pain. A...
- by EPT Host 20
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 7:09 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Stairs and Methotrexate
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3176
Dear Silraen, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, We advise avoiding anything that increases pressure on your lower tummy, so lifting heavy objects, heavy house work. We would advise only completing light tasks and gentle walks. Stairs will be fine. Sending much love, Karen x The E...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:30 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Clexane
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2912
Dear Lau, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, I think this would depend upon individual hospital policies, however as most people who experience ectopic pregnancy are generally young and fit, I do not think.it's common place to have clexane after surgery. If you want to be sure, I ...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:24 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: fever in 4th week of laproscopy
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3138
Dear Raj, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, If your wife has a fever, I would advise seeking medical advice to discuss any other signs and symptoms she may have. Sending love love, Karen x The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust Registered Charity Number: 1071811 The EPT is awarded the PIF T...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:22 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Pain and bloating
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4967
Dear Meagan, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, It is still very early in your recovery journey and it is possible that you are doing to much too soon. If you are concerned about your symptoms however, I would advise seeking medical advice. although you mention that you do not hav...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:04 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Welcoming a New Year
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2580
Dear Ktcakes and ectopicrecovery, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy losses, Thank you both for reaching out, we hear from many women with similar feelings and theses always resonate with me. I didn't cope very well emotionally following my ectopic pregnancy either, I struggled for 2yea...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:38 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Post op
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2770
Dear Lau, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, Pain and bleeding are common following treatment for ectopic pregnancy. You should be able to manage the pain with medications given to you by the hospital or over the counter pain relief and you should not be bleeding so heavy that you...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 9:01 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: How to stay feeling hopeful?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2700
Dear LucyLo, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss. Never feel that you have to apologise for reaching out on these boards. These boards are a safe space to share, ask questions, or to vent. They are filled with people who have been through similar experiences and journeys, and we are...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 8:49 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ectopic treatment timeline and symptoms
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3911
Dear simm, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss. You have been through such a lot in a short space of time, it is important to look after yourself and allow time to grieve and heal both physically and emotionally. As you have...
- by EPT Host 20
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 8:40 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Tubal ectopic and interstitial ectopic
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2422
Dear Mazvid, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancies and losses. To experience one loss is difficult, dealing with multiple losses is heartbreaking and my heart truly goes out to you. Sadly there is an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy following multiple ectopics, however we do hear from...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:33 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Recovery after emergency surgery, rupture and almost dying
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3897
Dear Greybottle, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss. From your own words I can only imagine what a frightening experience this must have been and I am so sorry you have had to go through this. I have replied on another post you have been responding on but just in case you don't see...
- by EPT Host 20
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:22 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Hormones after tube removal
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3318
Dear bethysaur, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, I am sorry but I'm not aware of any thing to take to help hormones. When we experience ectopic pregnancy we are suddenly faced with a life threatening emergency and it's treatment, concerns about the future, reduction in fertility...
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