I have been recently experiencing some discomfort on my right hand side which is where I experienced my ectopic pregnancy back in December. I have had normal periods since my HCG levels returned to normal… I am just worried that there is something wrong with my tube. It’s hard to know whether is just being overly aware of your body (i.e paranoia) or whether it’s something to worry about. We have literally only just started trying to get pregnant again so it can’t be another ectopic at this stage. Could it be painful ovulation? It seems to just affect my right hand side. Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks
Hi
I am sorry for your loss and for the continued pain. I had an ectopic in 2013 and have experienced mild pain in that side at the time of ovulation (and spotting) ever since. I visited a gynaecologist last year and they said it was hormonal and should get a coil. No thanks! I have learnt to live with those twinges each month and they have finally started to ease off.
The better news is that I fell pregnant straight after the wait for methotrexate to clear and have a happy, healthy toddler now.
Good luck x
I also had an ectopic in Nov/Dec last year and was treated with 2 lots of methotrexate. We have just started ttc again (for 1 cycle so far) and I had exactly this issue from ovulation and during the 2 week wait. I can’t be any help as to the cause but I do think I am hyper aware of any sensation there which I would not have been previously.
I am pretty sure I ovulated from the side I had my ectopic on (RHS) due to slight pain/discomfort around ovulation so I was very worried about having another ectopic on that side I have no idea if there is any scarring or if the tube is blocked. I didn’t get pregnant this first go so am just gearing up for this month - I am finding trying again quite stressful!
Thank you both for your replies.
I am finding it really stressful too and it doesn’t matter how many times I tell myself to stop worrying, I just can’t help it. I know it won’t be doing me any good stressing out like this and analysing every twinge.
My period is late but to be honest I just don’t think my cycle has got back to normal, I used to have my period at the end of each month and after the methotrexate it was earlier for the first two months. Doesn’t help when you are trying not to get your hopes up and not worry all at the same time!!!
Good luck next month ladyem, I will be thinking of you and thank you for giving me hope GemmaB
Hi Gemma,
I really hope your late period is good news!
I am trying hard not to go too crazy trying again…it can be very all consuming.
It is difficult (impossible!) not to worry - I do try not to but my gp (who is fab) did tell me it is natural to be anxious and t is very unlikely to affect the outcome of a future pregnancy. Which is reassuring…plus you could end up stressed about stress just making everything worse!
Fingers crossed for both of us!
Let me know how you get on.
Emily x