Hiya… I had an eptopic pregnancy on 19th may and had it surgically removed and then had more surgery on the 30th June… I now only have my right fallopian tube and was wondering if it’s possible to be pregnant again this soon :? I think I had some spotting about 3-4 days ago but confused if this can even happen??
Dear emma_1994,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, and the worries you are having now. I can understand your having concerns and this is perfectly normal after everything you have been through recently.
Before you can have a period you have to ovulate. It is possible to ovulate within 14 days after surgical treatment so it is possible to become pregnant without having a proper period first if you are not using some form of contraception. If there is any chance that you might be pregnant, please do contact your doctors as soon as you can. A pregnancy test may not necessarily show as positive and as you have had unusual spotting, I think it would be worth getting medical attention and speaking to your doctors.
As a gentle reminder regarding conceiving again, we and many medical professionals advise waiting for two menstrual cycles. 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,
Karen x
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