I had an ectopic in August which I caught at exactly 6 weeks. They were able to remove it with a laparoscopic surgery and "milking" procedure.
Fast forward, I have ovulated on that same side, and went through a round of IUI to try and conceive again. I am in the infamous "two week wait" but of course am thinking "what if". Now, of course, this is all terrifying. Will it be another ectopic? Will something else go wrong?
I am hoping that there is someone else out there who can share some experience with life after the milking procedure. It seems like so many people just have their tubes removed, which eliminates the future risk in that tube (though not altogether).
I know there is basically nothing I can do to prevent another ectopic, but I have been trying some light massage on that side where I had my surgery, and stretching a bit, trying to move around haha... Thinking maybe that will ensure nothing gets "stuck".
Anyway. Thanks for your time.
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Looking to hear about anyone's "liking" procedure/results
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How embarrassing... Auto-correct changed the title to "liking"... sorry everyone. I meant a "milking" procedure.
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Re: Looking to hear about anyone's "liking" procedure/results
Dear Iggy,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, unfortunately there isn't much in the way of research of milking tubes. However I would think future pregnancies would carry the same risk as methotrexate treatment and actually there isn't any significant difference between treatment routes when It comes to conceiving again.
The chances of a further ectopic after a first in UK is 10%. So that's 90% chance of the embryo being in right place next time.
While generally it is possible to conceive after an ectopic pregnancy, the amount of time it takes varies from couple to couple. Factors include age, general health, reproductive health and how often you have sex, among other things. It may be comforting to know that 65% of women are successfully pregnant within 18 months of experiencing an ectopic pregnancy and some studies suggest this rises to around 85% after two years.
It is normal to feel anxious about the future. We experience a mix of emotions from wanting to try again to being petrified of what may lie ahead. We never forget but we can learn to accept what happened. It is a slow process that might be weeks or months ahead. In time, we can get to a place where we feel comfortable trying again. When this is, is individual for each person. There is no timeframe for recovery, take each day as it comes. It is important to have an early pregnancy scan with any subsequent pregnancies. As soon as you know you are pregnant, contact your local EPU to inform them and book in for an early scan at around six weeks. Remind them of your previous ectopic pregnancy. This self refer route is the best route in our view. Hopefully you will have some comfort to know you are under the radar of medical professionals right away.
Making the decision to begin trying to conceive is an emotional rollercoaster compounded by our sad loss. Again, you are not alone. We here emotional support whenever you need us. There is a specific Preparing for your Next Pregnancy board you can look at too whenever feel ready.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss, unfortunately there isn't much in the way of research of milking tubes. However I would think future pregnancies would carry the same risk as methotrexate treatment and actually there isn't any significant difference between treatment routes when It comes to conceiving again.
The chances of a further ectopic after a first in UK is 10%. So that's 90% chance of the embryo being in right place next time.
While generally it is possible to conceive after an ectopic pregnancy, the amount of time it takes varies from couple to couple. Factors include age, general health, reproductive health and how often you have sex, among other things. It may be comforting to know that 65% of women are successfully pregnant within 18 months of experiencing an ectopic pregnancy and some studies suggest this rises to around 85% after two years.
It is normal to feel anxious about the future. We experience a mix of emotions from wanting to try again to being petrified of what may lie ahead. We never forget but we can learn to accept what happened. It is a slow process that might be weeks or months ahead. In time, we can get to a place where we feel comfortable trying again. When this is, is individual for each person. There is no timeframe for recovery, take each day as it comes. It is important to have an early pregnancy scan with any subsequent pregnancies. As soon as you know you are pregnant, contact your local EPU to inform them and book in for an early scan at around six weeks. Remind them of your previous ectopic pregnancy. This self refer route is the best route in our view. Hopefully you will have some comfort to know you are under the radar of medical professionals right away.
Making the decision to begin trying to conceive is an emotional rollercoaster compounded by our sad loss. Again, you are not alone. We here emotional support whenever you need us. There is a specific Preparing for your Next Pregnancy board you can look at too whenever feel ready.
Sending much love,
Karen x
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
Registered Charity Number: 1071811
The EPT is awarded the PIF TICK as a Trusted Information Creator, the UK-wide quality mark for healthcare information
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If the information provided here or through the EPT website has helped you, you can donate towards our support services, volunteer, or fundraise to raise awareness.
Further information is available on our website.
Email us: ept@ectopic.org.uk
We provide a call-back support line: 020 7733 2653. We are able to provide support in multiple languages including British Sign Language.
Take a look at our newsletters and subscribe to our mailing list.
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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Re: Looking to hear about anyone's "liking" procedure/results
Hi Karen,
thank you so much for taking the time to reply.
thank you so much for taking the time to reply.
