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by EPT Host 20
Tue Oct 15, 2019 5:50 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Bleeding
Replies: 4
Views: 2532

Re: Bleeding

Dear sarahh1982, 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...
by EPT Host 20
Tue Oct 15, 2019 5:45 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Ovulation
Replies: 3
Views: 2437

Re: Ovulation

Dear Melissa_11, Sadly I am not medically trained so cannot give you specific advice on your pain, however it could be ovulation pain. Experiencing some pain after an ectopic pregnancy is normal as your body has been through a great deal. The pain may be due to adhesions (scar tissue that binds two ...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Oct 14, 2019 7:53 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Spotting and painful periods after ectopic
Replies: 1
Views: 1182

Re: Spotting and painful periods after ectopic

Dear Disheartened123, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss and I truly understand the desire to conceive. It is normal for periods to take a while to settle down following ectopic pregnancy, mine did too. I would monitor what happens over the next few months, keep a diary of the ...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Oct 14, 2019 7:38 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: 2 ectopics in 1 year, terrified of pregnancy
Replies: 1
Views: 1254

Re: 2 ectopics in 1 year, terrified of pregnancy

Dear EbonyBelle, 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. We do hear from wome who have experienced multiple ectopic pregnancies and gone on to successfully con...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Oct 14, 2019 7:33 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Orgasm and see after surgery...
Replies: 1
Views: 3234

Re: Orgasm and see after surgery...

Dear Lea1983, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Allowing the body to recover, ovulation to occur and the first period to arrive is often suggested by doctors as the ideal waiting period before women begin to have full penetrative intercourse (sex) again, which means waiting u...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Oct 14, 2019 7:26 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Right tube ectopic and left ovary cyst
Replies: 1
Views: 1193

Re: Right tube ectopic and left ovary cyst

Dear Trulybella, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. You are right in that, that doesn't make much sense. Unfortunately I am not medically trained so cannot give you specific advice, but I would advise speaking to your GP who maybe able to clarify things from information that m...
by EPT Host 20
Sun Oct 13, 2019 3:55 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Years later
Replies: 1
Views: 1268

Re: Years later

Dear Squirtipus, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Experiencing some pain after an ectopic pregnancy is normal as your body has been through a great. The pain may be due to adhesions (scar tissue that binds two parts of the body together) which form and take some time to sett...
by EPT Host 20
Wed Oct 09, 2019 7:07 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Help please
Replies: 3
Views: 2220

Re: Help please

Dear Sm2304, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Experiencing some pain after an ectopic pregnancy is normal as your body has been through a great deal over the last few months. The pain may be due to adhesions (scar tissue that binds two parts of the body together) which form ...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:58 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Some advice would be nice
Replies: 2
Views: 1736

Re: Some advice would be nice

Dear Ivyvine, 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...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Some advice
Replies: 2
Views: 1631

Re: Some advice

Dear Nicole, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, If you are getting pains when you are completing physical aspects of your job, is there any way you can speak to your bosses or HR department about reducing the physical intensity of your job. We hear from many women who struggle...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:19 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Smelly stitches in belly button
Replies: 2
Views: 2019

Re: Smelly stitches in belly button

Dear Lea1983, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Sadly I am not medically trained, but I would advise speaking to your GP or practice nurse as they may have advised to keep the area as dry as possible. If it is still quite smelly, I would advise getting it reviewed as this may...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Ovulation
Replies: 3
Views: 2437

Re: Ovulation

Dear I senoj8989, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, It is quite common for your periods to take a few months to get into a rhythm that is more normal for you. It's fine if you wish to continue to monitor your ovulation however in terms of TTC, the Trust recommend having regul...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:01 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Irregular bleeding after etopic
Replies: 1
Views: 1242

Re: Irregular bleeding after etopic

Dear Tixy, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Your periods can take a while to get back to a rhythm that is more usual for you. I also found that my periods changed for a few months after my losses. I would advise keeping a diary and speaking to your GP or doctor if your perio...
by EPT Host 20
Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:14 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Implantation after an ectopic pregnancy
Replies: 1
Views: 1248

Re: Implantation after an ectopic pregnancy

Dear Labhaoise88, It is perfectly normal to feel scared after the ordeal you have endured. I also felt twinges and aches after my ectopic pregnancy, particularly when I next felt pregnant. My mind started racing and I was only really able to relax to some degree after my early scan. Experiencing som...
by EPT Host 20
Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:05 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Blood tests
Replies: 2
Views: 1574

Re: Blood tests

Dear Tabbitha, I'm afraid I cannot comment on what specific blood tests would have been taken as every hospital trust would have different policies and procedures to follow. Your GP would be able to chase up bloods from your local hospital if you are interested to know any results. Sending much love...
by EPT Host 20
Wed Oct 02, 2019 8:02 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: 1 year later
Replies: 2
Views: 1728

Re: 1 year later

Dear TieraSS, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss. Thank you so much for having the courage to talk about how you feel and contacting the Trust. I too suffered in silence following my ectopic pregnancy. It took me two years to be honest and face my feelings. Although well meanin...
by EPT Host 20
Tue Oct 01, 2019 6:28 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: 2 ectopics
Replies: 6
Views: 3640

Re: 2 ectopics

Dear Kimberleyj, 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. There is no time frame for recovery, take each day as it comes and talk to your GP about referral to a ...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Sep 30, 2019 7:20 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Back and side pain 4 weeks after surgery
Replies: 2
Views: 1845

Re: Back and side pain 4 weeks after surgery

Dear HHuges, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, Generally we advise that you should take it very easily for about six weeks after surgery. Your body will be using its energies to heal internally. It is normal to feel physically and emotionally exhausted during this time and pl...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Sep 30, 2019 7:15 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Alcohol after methotrexate
Replies: 1
Views: 1507

Re: Alcohol after methotrexate

Dear Sophie123, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, With regards to alcohol we generally advise should refrain from drinking alcohol until the levels have fallen to a non-pregnant state. So if you have been discharged from your EPU as your hCG levels have fallen to this level, ...
by EPT Host 20
Mon Sep 30, 2019 7:09 pm
Forum: Main Board
Topic: Eptopic surgery to remove tube, clothes after
Replies: 5
Views: 3338

Re: Eptopic surgery to remove tube, clothes after

Dear Lea1983, I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, As the ladies have so kindly replied, wear loose fitting comfortable clothes. With regards of what to expect, we advise that you should take it very easily for about six weeks after surgery. Your body will be using its energies ...