Hi Everyone
I had my first ectopic in June this year, I got to 6w 2days before I knew I was pregnant and it was only due to a mild cramp. I had the IUD at the time
I had left tube removed.
I’m really finding it helpful to recover reading through these forums.
Would like to do if and when your first signs of something not be right occurred and most I have read at about 5 weeks?
Thankyou brave ladies!
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At what week did your spotting and/or pain start with your ectopic?
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Melinqueensland
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Re: At what week did your spotting and/or pain start with your ectopic?
Hi, same here ectopic in June - my personal experience was that my period arrived a few days late the month I had my EP - a bit like my body didn't realise that i was pregnant and shed it's lining or maybe the HCG wasn't high enough to trigger a missed period? It was the normal duration and colour too - it was exactly a week later that i noticed pains in my side and took a test - which was a bit of a shock that's for sure !!
hope this helps, Becca x
hope this helps, Becca x
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Melinqueensland
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Re: At what week did your spotting and/or pain start with your ectopic?
Thanks Becca
I’m just so curious to hear other peoples stories I feel guilty that I didn’t notice sooner.it’s really a strange and unique experience to go through.
I’m just so curious to hear other peoples stories I feel guilty that I didn’t notice sooner.it’s really a strange and unique experience to go through.
Re: At what week did your spotting and/or pain start with your ectopic?
Mine was 5 weeks...spotting but no pain. Blind sided me completely and ended in tube removal.
I'm so sorry to hear what you have gone through but here if you need anything.
I'm so sorry to hear what you have gone through but here if you need anything.
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EPT Host 20
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Re: At what week did your spotting and/or pain start with your ectopic?
Dear Melinqueensland,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,
You will find that there are a lot of variations in our symptoms of ectopic pregnancy, which is also why it can make it so difficult to diagnose. I do understand how you feel as I had never heard of ectopic pregnancy before mine either but it is important that you do not feel guilty for not spotting the signs yourself.
I know that when I had my ectopic pregnancy I also looked for a reason and almost automatically we tend to blame ourselves. From the bottom of my heart, there is nothing you could have done to prevent the ectopic pregnancy from happening. I cannot emphasise enough - you are not to blame. Please be kind to yourself and I send you gentle hugs. x
Karen x
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Registered Charity Number: 1071811
Ectopic pregnancy patient information suite: Highly Commended in the 2019 BMA Patient Information Awards
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During the coronavirus outbreak, The EPT team is still working hard to provide crucial information and support to women and families experiencing ectopic pregnancy as quickly and efficiently as we can.
If we have been able to help you, are you able to help us with a small donation or by volunteering or fundraising?
Further information is available at ectopic.org.uk
Email us: ept@ectopic.org.uk
We provide a call-back helpline service: 020 7733 2653
Take a look at our newsletters and subscribe to our mailing list here: https://mailchi.mp/986bdd6091ee/ectopic-matters
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I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,
You will find that there are a lot of variations in our symptoms of ectopic pregnancy, which is also why it can make it so difficult to diagnose. I do understand how you feel as I had never heard of ectopic pregnancy before mine either but it is important that you do not feel guilty for not spotting the signs yourself.
I know that when I had my ectopic pregnancy I also looked for a reason and almost automatically we tend to blame ourselves. From the bottom of my heart, there is nothing you could have done to prevent the ectopic pregnancy from happening. I cannot emphasise enough - you are not to blame. Please be kind to yourself and I send you gentle hugs. x
Karen x
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Registered Charity Number: 1071811
Ectopic pregnancy patient information suite: Highly Commended in the 2019 BMA Patient Information Awards
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During the coronavirus outbreak, The EPT team is still working hard to provide crucial information and support to women and families experiencing ectopic pregnancy as quickly and efficiently as we can.
If we have been able to help you, are you able to help us with a small donation or by volunteering or fundraising?
Further information is available at ectopic.org.uk
Email us: ept@ectopic.org.uk
We provide a call-back helpline service: 020 7733 2653
Take a look at our newsletters and subscribe to our mailing list here: https://mailchi.mp/986bdd6091ee/ectopic-matters
Detailed medical information can be found on our website. Please remember online medical information is NO SUBSTITUTE for expert medical advice from your own health care team
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