On July 1, 2019 I found out I was pregnant, couple days later I started spotting. I made an appointment with my ob/gyn she did an ultrasound and some blood work to confirm the pregnancy. When the ultrasound was performed she confirmed that it was an ectopic pregnancy. Later that day I got the Methotrexate shot since it was still early. On July 7, 2019 my left tube ruptures and had to do an emergency surgery to remove the ectopic pregnancy and my left fallopian tube. The shot was unsuccessful. After the surgery my first period was on September 19, 2019, lasted 5 days nothing unusual. No period in October, November 2, 2019 Light spotting only when I wipe, only last for 2 days. Went to the doctor BFN did a pelvic ultrasound everything was normal. December came no period. we are now in January, I know we’re only 2 days into the new year but I’m a little worried and just want to know if this has happened to anyone. I made an appointment with another ob/gyn on 1/28/2020 to get a second opinion.
Hi curiousgirl25,
I’m so sorry to hear that you’ve suffered an ectopic pregnancy and loss. It might feel like your surgery was many months ago, but it is still quite recent, and our bodies can take longer to heal than we anticipate. It remains important to look after yourself and allow time for yourself to heal both physically and emotionally.
Many women experience changes to their menstrual cycles after an ectopic pregnancy and it can take some time to settle back into a rhythm that is more usual for you. Periods can be heavier or lighter or more painful than before - as we are so individual there isn’t necessarily a set pattern. Doctors consider menstrual cycles of between 23-42 days to be within normal parameters and, as you are finding that you are not within these sorts of timeframes, it is a good idea to speak to your doctors just to be on the safe side.
As I’m not medically qualified, it is good that you have an OB appointment scheduled, and I encourage making a list of questions to take to your follow up appointment. As always, we are here for you throughout this process.
With good wishes,
Michele
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