2nd Ectopic this year

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Hospital have just confirmed I have a second ectopic pregnancy. Ive to be treated with methotrexate tomorrow. I had an ectopic back in March and was lucky to have expectant management and recovered (physically) fairly quickly. I cannot believe I am back in the same situation. My hcg levels went down after the first blood test and have risen on the other 2 occasions. My levels are still relatively low at 317 so I am hoping the methotrexate works.

I am very anxious about the injection, the side affects and my general well being after. I’m also scared in case I don’t recognise something serious, that I don’t read my body properly either by over reacting and having an anxiety attack or by ignoring something. Can anyone give me any advice about the injection and how I may feel, or how to cope with these emotions.

I am so overwhelmed. And terrified about my risks of this happening yet again! My husband and I would really love to have children but I don’t know how I could cope if I had to do all of this for a third time!

S

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Can’t imagine going through it a second time. Will be thinking of you. Your hcg is low so hopefully fewer side effects but from what I’ve read is tonexpect some fatigue. I was on expectant management so can’t comment but good luck x

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Hello Tosh,

I am sorry that you are here again! I can’t really help with this, I’m sorry this is my first EP. My tube didn’t rapture, but the dr wanted to take it out as he said, it would only reduce my chance of getting pregnant by 25-30%, but as most likely my tube was damaged before it would raise my chances for EP again. I kept the tube and had no methotrexate, hoping it would heal on its own. As your tube can pick up an egg from the other side too, you might want to consider a removal perhaps so this less likely to happen again? (Of course only if your other tube is ok).

I hope all goes well for you, get all the information you can, ask for second and third opinion!

X