I had my ectopic in September this year we decided to wait one cycle before trying again. I told myself I wasn’t going to do a pregnancy test before i missed my period this time but i caved & took a test this morning and it has come back with a faint line. With my ectopic, I didn’t get a faint line until around 14DPO so I’m not sure whether a line this early is a good thing?
Im super scared. I’ve been having some twinges on the side my tube was removed and every now and then some twinges on the other side but it is mostly on the side I had the previous ectopic, although I’ve been told this could be scar tissue pain.
The EPU told me to let them know as soon as I’ve had a positive test with my next pregnancy so they can book me in for an early scan. I feel like I need to wait until I’ve missed my period, which will be in about 4 or 5 days time. Has anyone let the EPU Know they are pregnant again before they have missed their period?
Dear Hollie,
Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy.
After an ectopic pregnancy, finding we are pregnant again can be a mix of emotions and I can completely understand your feeling nervous. It is perfectly normal to feel scared after the ordeal you have endured. I also felt twinges and aches after my ectopic pregnancy, particularly when I next felt pregnant. My mind started racing and I was only really able to relax to some degree after my early scan. It is a nerve-wracking time and you have friends here who understand how you are feeling.
I would recommend contacting your EPU to book your early pregnancy scan as they will use your last menstrual period date to date you for your scan.
Sadly I do have to remind you to seek urgent medical advice with any worsening pain or if you develop any bleeding, rectal pressure, shoulder tip pain or feel dizzy and unwell.
As a gentle reminder for anyone reading these posts in the future, we and many medical professionals advise waiting for two menstrual cycles before trying to conceive following expectant management or surgery for ectopic pregnancy. It is important to allow time for your body to recover and emotions to surface and be worked through. This is so that you have some comfort that your body is returning to its natural rhythm and you have a last menstrual period date from which to date a new pregnancy - key information in checking you are not suffering from an ectopic pregnancy in the future. The first bleed soon after surgery for ectopic pregnancy is not classed as a period as it is the body’s response to falling hormone levels.
Sending much love and positive thoughts,
Karen x
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