Both tubes removed at only 23!

I had my first eptopic pregnancy In November 2017 my tube ruptured and had to have it removed I was told my left tube was still healthy. We fell pregnant again June 2018 we had an early scan and found out it was another eptopic, I had surgery 2 days ago to remove my last tube :cry: we already have a beautiful daughter but I am at a loss and feel like we will never have another baby. I’m so scared

Chloe, I am so sorry for your loss. That is so tough. I have also had two ectopics. I lost my right tube in January 2017 and became pregnant with my 2nd ectopic in April 2018. I am currently still pregnant and waiting for the Methotrexate to work. I’m in constant worry though if I will lose this one too!

Don’t lose hope! There are other options to having a child in the future if you desire one. IVF would be the next step, I believe. For IVF they bypass the tube all together and directly insert the fertilized egg into your uterus. Are you seeing a specialist yet? My husband and I are also looking into domestic adoption. I know this journey can be so hard. Just take it one day at a time and allow yourself to grieve. Praying for you!

Dear Chloe24xox,

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.

I am not sure if you have had any discussions with your GP yet, but when you feel ready, you can always talk to your GP about referral to fertility specialists to discuss options.

We are here for you whenever you need us,

Sending much love and warm hugs,

Karen x


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Hi,

Just wanted to say that I’m really sorry you’ve had to go through that, I can’t imagine how hard it was for you.

Sending lots of love,

Daisy

Hi,

I’m in the same boat par the age, I’m 29, we have a 3.5yo daughter and I had surgery after rupture on 8.7.18.

My other tube was removed in late January, it didn’t get to rupture but was unable to be saved. After the surgery the surgeon said that the other one looked perfect and that I would conceive again and have a baby… I have no words.

But my plan is to heal my body and my mind first however long that takes, have conversations with my partner, my parents, GP and some specialists. Make choice that we feel comfortable with and in the meantime not to let it define us.

I hope you feel you are not in this alone, maybe we can get hope from one another.

Much love J.

Hi there.

I’m so sorry for what you’re going through.

I too have had both tubes removed due to ectopics.

I had my right one removed in 2014 and my left one removed in February this year.

I know how you feel. It’s horrendous. All of a sudden it hits me…

But, we cannot let our ectopics define us. We are more than this.

I know my only option now is IVF and that thought alone is mind boggling.

Stay strong…

You will be okay xxx

Thank you all for your kind words, I have been to see my doctor who will not refer me to see any kind of specialist he will not even recommend any private services because I already have a child and the nhs will not fund anything. I have no idea where to even start with the IVF process. I’ve started a just giving page to try and raise some funds even if it’s just enough to cover a consultation. I have very low days but also positive days I am trying very hard to not let this define me or my life but it is the hardest thing to have to deal with.

That sounds unfair - I am in West Yorkshire and I am going to see an NHS Fertility specialist tomorrow actually, I requested a meeting with them to know my options and to explain what is going on in my body. I would request another GP to see you - perhaps someone who takes interest in female reproductive organs? My GP simply sent a letter to the ward I got operated at in the hospital and through that communication I received an appointment for fertility assessment.

Also if nothing else - look at your options for legal advice. There is options with free initial consultations - find a specialist and pick their brain.

I hope you are feeling better, I hope for me tomorrow isn’t crushing my hopes for IVF to work.

<3