2 ectopics both tubes a year apart

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Hello I’m new here and have some questions.

Last year in April (2016) I had my first ectopic in my right tube, it started to rupture and had emergency surgery and the methotrexate shot, doctor was able to save the tube but tube was damaged because of previous cyst rupturing. almost exactly a year later pregnant again in March, in April at 7 weeks discovered It was another ectopic pregnancy but in my “healthy” left tube had emergency surgery and shot again doctor left the tube in hopes that it heals. I have had to previous pregnancies that ended in full term healthy baby’s, is there any change that I will conceive naturally with a successful pregnancy? I’m pretty scared to try again not sure if I can handle it physically or emotional but so badly want another baby and don’t have the money for ivf… is there hope?

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Dear Samisue,

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.

Mix of emotions from wanting to try again to being petrified of what may lie ahead.

We do hear from women who have successfully conceived following multiple ectopic pregnancies and reassuringly studies suggest the chances of pregnancy are about same irrespective of type of treatment - Expectant management or medical management or surgery.

Sadly, there are no tests or investigations that can be done to assure you that you will not experience an ectopic pregnancy again. Ectopic pregnancy occurs because of some underlying damage to a fallopian tube and the cause of this damage may never be established. Doctors would usually want you to wait to try again for three months, after which, your doctor will probably encourage you to try again for 12 months if you are less than 35 or 6 months if you are over 35. Only if you do not conceive within those times would they then consider further tests and investigations. The exception to this might be if the surgeon saw something during the surgical procedure to resolve your ectopic pregnancy that they felt warranted further investigation more quickly. If you have concerns or queries, perhaps discuss possible further investigations with your GP.

We have further information on investigations here-

http://www.ectopic.org.uk/patients/trying-to-conceive/

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 TTC board you can look at too whenever feel ready.

Sending much love and warm hugs,

Karen x

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