I had an ectopic in December 2017 and have been unable to conceive since. Before the ectopic I fell pregnant and had a miscarriage so I know I’m relatively fertile. Has anyone had any problem with falling pregnant after an ectopic?
Dear Cara110,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss, I fully understand how frustrating it is when we do not fall pregnant as quickly as we would like.
Trying to conceive again can be a challenging time for couples especially after experiencing loss. I will do my best to help.
It may be comforting to know that 65% of women are successfully pregnant within 18 months of experiencing an ectopic pregnancy and some studies suggest this rises to around 85% after two years.
While generally it is possible to conceive after an ectopic pregnancy, the amount of time it takes varies from couple to couple. Factors include age, general health, reproductive health and how often you have sex, among other things.
I wish I could give more precise information, but as I do not have access to your and your partner’s medical records, it is difficult for me to provide specific details. Generally, we and many healthcare professionals advise keeping a healthy balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight and abstaining from alcohol and smoking.
Importantly, help is available if conceiving naturally has not yet been successful after some time trying - and the EPT advises that women under 35 should seek medical advice following 12 months trying to conceive and those over 35 should seek advice after 6 months.
Making the decision to begin trying to conceive is an emotional rollercoaster compounded by our sad loss. You are not alone, we here for emotional support whenever you need us.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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