C section scar ectopic

Preparing For Your Next Pregnancy
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Hi all

I suffered from a rare c section ectopic two weeks ago. Very long story short, I thought I might have been experiencing another missed miscarriage (gut instinct told me this pregnancy wasn’t meant to be), so I went to my GP who arrange HCG testing and whilst my numbers were increasing they weren’t going up as much as the average would. This led to a life saving scan (no other symptoms other than my gut feeling) which showed the baby (with heartbeat :frowning: ) was growing in my c section. I was given no choice but to terminate via a D&C. The operation was a real success (well if you can call it that), no heavy bleeding as they expected and more importantly I avoided a hysterectomy. Asides from my HCG levels being monitored (currently at 2) I have no further follow up. I asked when I can try again and my surgeon said he wasn’t sure but may be 6 months, another gyne said 3 months, the midwife said 2 cycles. I have no idea what advice to listen to although I know I don’t want to wait 6 months as I am 38 in May!! I also have been given no advice on D&C aftercare. Ie when I can have sex again, when can I exercise and when will my stitches come out (put in just incase I haemorrhaged). Or do I have extensive scar tissue and is this likely to happen again … so many an answered questions. I am trying to find a private gyne but no luck as yet. Has there been anyone else out there who has had this type of ectopic?

Thanks for readingx

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Hi. I am so sorry for your loss. I went through a c section ectopic yesterday. Our stories are very similar and i too am waiting on answers to a lot of questions. I’m sorry I don’t have any answers for you but I just wanted to reply with saying you’re not alone in what you’ve gone through. take care xx

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I’m so sorry about your loss! My advice is to let your body heal. I had an emergency C section done to remove my left tube last May when I was 38. It was my first pregnancy. My doctor recommend to wait 6 months to let my body heal from the surgery. It felt like a long time! But I did it as I didn’t want to take any chances. He recommended an HSG test in September to make sure everything was clear. I’m not sure what kind of surgery you had done. I have been trying for the last 4 months. I’ve been eating healthy. I’m now 39 years old and just found out that I’m pregnant and if it all goes ok I’ll be 40 when I deliver by end of year. There’s hope! listen to your doctor and allow your body to heal and stay positive. Sending you blessings!