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- Wed Apr 24, 2019 6:22 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: A poem about my experience
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2152
Re: A poem about my experience
Dear princessjo25, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and losses, To experience one loss is difficult, to deal with multiple losses is heartbreaking and my heart truly goes out to you. Your poem is written absolutely beautiful, thank you so much for sharing. There is no timeframe for re...
- Wed Apr 24, 2019 6:18 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Ectopic pregnancy but sister having baby
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1837
Re: Ectopic pregnancy but sister having baby
Dear rcmitch, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, We hear from many women who struggle with news about pregnancy from their friends and families. This is very normal and I was the same after my loss. When I had my ectopic pregnancy I had to attend a family function and a close ...
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 7:53 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Confused
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1361
Re: Confused
Dear Beth, I am sorry for your confusion and I will try my best to help. It depends a little on which treatment you had. Following surgery, we and many medical professionals advise waiting for two menstrual cycles. It is important to allow time for your body to recover and emotions to surface and be...
- Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:22 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: First period?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2197
Re: First period?
Dear Louise82, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, I am sorry if this is a little difficult to read but to answer your question, the first bleed that occurs after treatment for ectopic pregnancy is not classed as a period. It is the body's response to falling hormone levels bec...
- Tue Apr 09, 2019 9:15 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Hcg levels plateau after surgery
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4705
Re: Hcg levels plateau after surgery
Dear Jess_c, I'm sorry to hear of this difficult and worrying time, Following surgery for ectopic pregnancy, it can take a few weeks for hCG levels to fall to non pregnant levels and it was good to see your levels had fallen well. However, as I am not medically trained I am unable to comment on why ...
- Mon Apr 08, 2019 8:19 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: 4 weeks following Methotrexate
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4432
Re: 4 weeks following Methotrexate
Dear Glory, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, To answer your question, the first bleed that occurs after treatment for ectopic pregnancy is not classed as a period. It is the body's response to falling hormone levels because you are sadly no longer pregnant. The body expels t...
- Mon Apr 08, 2019 8:10 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Just relieved to be alive
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1694
Re: Just relieved to be alive
Dear Rebecca, I am so sorry to hear of everything you have been through. When we experience ectopic pregnancy we are suddenly faced with a life threatening emergency and it's treatment, reduction in fertility, concerns about the future and the loss of our babies. Experiencing any one of these is an ...
- Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:58 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: New member-Hematoma after methotrexate
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2560
Re: New member-Hematoma after methotrexate
Dear Moore2be, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Sadly I am not medically trained so cannot give you specific advice on your symptoms. I am not aware of a clot/haematoma on the outside of your tube being a common side effect from the methotrexate injection. We can experience ...
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 6:25 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: 2nd Ectopic 8 months apart
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9299
Re: 2nd Ectopic 8 months apart
Dear Lauralindsay1234, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancies and losses. To experience one loss is difficult to deal with multiple losses is heartbreaking and my heart truly goes out to you. Less than 1% of ectopic pregnancies are Ovarian (in or on the ovary), so it is very rare. We have...
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 6:13 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Suspected ectopic
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3594
Re: Suspected ectopic
Dear StarlightCaz, I am so sorry to hear that you are going through such a difficult time. When diagnosing an ectopic pregnancy, doctors use a combination of transvaginal ultrasound scanning and blood tests to check HCG levels. If scans are inconclusive, doctors would carry out a series of blood tes...
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 6:01 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Lessons after Ectopic Surgery
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1381
Re: Lessons after Ectopic Surgery
Dear Blue00, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a practical and informative post, it really will be so helpful to women going through surgery for ectopic pregnancy. It is good to hear that you are setting small goals, but do ...
- Mon Apr 01, 2019 8:18 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: New member
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1221
Re: New member
Dear Karlenea, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. When we experience ectopic pregnancy, we are suddenly faced with a life threatening emergency and it's treatment, reduction in fertility, concerns about the future and the loss of our babies. Experiencing any one of these is an...
- Mon Apr 01, 2019 8:12 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Roller Coaster
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2494
Re: Roller Coaster
Dear MandaRG, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and losses. When we experience ectopic pregnancy, we are suddenly faced with a life threatening emergency and it's treatment, reduction in fertility, concerns about the future and the loss of our babies. Experiencing any one of these is a...
- Mon Apr 01, 2019 8:02 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: First period
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1766
Re: First period
Dear Beth, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, This can be completely normal for a first period following ectopic pregnancy. It 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 a...
- Sun Mar 31, 2019 6:15 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: How do I grieve?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1960
Re: How do I grieve?
Dear Cornishgirl, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. Your story really does resonate with me. I too struggled after my ectopic pregnancy and suffered with feelings of guilt and loss for 2 years after before seeking any help. I contacted the trust and found comfort in reading o...
- Sun Mar 31, 2019 6:04 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Dealing with emotions after ectopic pregnancy
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3761
Re: Dealing with emotions after ectopic pregnancy
Dear teirrah, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. When we experience ectopic pregnancy we are suddenly faced with a life threatening emergency and it's treatment, reduction in fertility, concerns about the future and the loss of our babies. Experiencing any one of these is an o...
- Tue Mar 26, 2019 8:56 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: 1st BFP sadly Ectopic, Methotrexate today, confused & scare
- Replies: 19
- Views: 11461
Re: 1st BFP sadly Ectopic, Methotrexate today, confused & sc
Dear Kitty2016, It's a shame the hospital levels are 3000 for methotrexate as It is considered a good option when the ‘beta hCG’ level is below 5000 mIU/mL. It is also common that the hCG level often rises on the day four blood test because the action of Methotrexate is not instantaneous, so the cel...
- Mon Mar 25, 2019 10:15 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Recent surgery and recovery
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3275
Re: Recent surgery and recovery
Dear Lulamcgoo12, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and losses. To experience one loss is difficult, to deal with multiple losses is heartbreaking and my heart truly goes out to you. When we experience ectopic pregnancy we are suddenly faced with a life threatening emergency and it's t...
- Mon Mar 25, 2019 10:06 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Recovery Time
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1188
Re: Recovery Time
Dear Ash90, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Experiencing an ectopic pregnancy is a huge ordeal and you are in the early stages of recovery. Your body needs time to heal from your surgery which is in itself a gruelling task. You have also had to process the loss of your baby...
- Mon Mar 25, 2019 10:00 pm
- Forum: Main Board
- Topic: Pregnant after etopic worried sick
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3169
Re: Pregnant after etopic worried sick
Dear Jesse933, That is really positive news, thank you so much for sharing and giving hope to so many. Sending much love and positive thoughts, Karen x The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust Registered Charity Number: 1071811 ************************************************************************** If we have...
