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Unable to find the ectopic pregnancy
Unable to find the ectopic pregnancy
The pain I’ve had had been on my right so it makes me think it’s got to be there. I’m just hoping my levels come down and I don’t rupture in the mean time. X
Re: Unable to find the ectopic pregnancy
Firstly May I say that I am sorry for your loss.
I am by no means an expert and definitely not medical, but my surgeon explained my PUL better than I expected.
My understanding is that the pregnancy begins with a cluster of cells, which then develops into a foetus. My pregnancy was in the early stages when I suffered an ectopic pregnancy and was told that it would need to be removed along with my tube.
The reason that they couldn’t see my child was because it was so early in the pregnancy and although my hcg levels were rising, the cell bundle cannot be seen clearly on an ultrasound...even an internal one.
My pregnancy was not measured until it had been removed by surgery. I don’t think this is unusual in very early loss.
Again I’m sorry for you loss and hope that this (non-medical) explanation helps you a little.
Much love at this time
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Re: Unable to find the ectopic pregnancy
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,
hCG levels are different for us all however methotrexate is most effective in the earlier stages of pregnancy, usually when the pregnancy hormone ‘beta hCG’ level is below 5000 mIU/mL. The risk of rupture is higher in pregnancies with levels greater than this. Your levels are well below this and declining which is good news. Although I can never say there isn't a chance of rupture, everything is going on the right direction.
I also had methotrexate and I know how worrying it is, especially when we do not know what is going on with our bodies and have no control over it, you have friends here who understand.
I am afraid it is difficult to predict how long it will take for your hormone levels reach non-pregnant levels. As we are all individual, our bodies respond differently to the drug and it depends on factors like how high levels reached and our unique physiology. What I can say is that it can take a number of weeks and, while it can take some time, it is not as invasive a procedure as surgery. It is also encouraging that your levels are falling steadily although I appreciate that it can be a drawn out process. Also, in terms of chances of future successful pregnancies, studies do not show a significant difference between treatment routes, whether surgical, medical using methotrexate or expectant management (allowing time for the body to resolve the pregnancy itself).
Above all be kind to yourself and allow time to grieve, to heal both physically and emotionally. We will be here for you for as long as you need,
Sending much love and gentle hugs,
Karen x
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