I had ectopic which was resolved on 6th Dec 23. I went for an scan last month and they found submucosal uterine fibroid of about 2cm which could have been the reason for ectopic. I am on a waiting list for hysteroscopy in couple months. I would like to know if anyone else has this issue and their experience.
Dear simm,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss,
In the UK people are not routinely offered scanning after ectopic pregnancy so most aren’t aware of any fibroids or cysts. Because of this, we also have very little research to guide us on advice to give on how best to manage any findings.
I hope the hysteroscopy gives you more information.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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Hi Simm
After my tube was removed I requested my histology report and a cyst was found in my tube along with the pregnancy - no one has spoken to me about whether this could have been the reason why. I was thinking of requesting to speak to the consultant though. Let us know how you get on x
I’m so glad I came across this topic! I’d always known I had a 2cm submucosal fibroid. This was also confirmed the day I had my scan and was confirmed to be having an ectopic pregnancy. After I was discharged, I started having intense pain along with bleeding, I went back to the hospital where a CT scan was carried out and again, they found the fibroid and assumed that was the reason for the pain. I was given pain management and shortly before I was discharged they had another TV scan done and couldn’t find the submucosal fibroid anymore, they reviewed my previous scans and the position the fibroid initially was and eventually discovered my fibroid was pendulated and was pushing its way through my cervix. They had to go in vaginally and get the content out.
On my follow up appointment 3 weeks later, I was left feeling very defeated and confused - the test showed they didn’t find “the pregnancy” I was confused on what that meant and tried to gain clarity but I still don’t get it -“The histology from both procedures only saw a small amount of trophoblastic tissue in the fimbrial end and minimal fibroid tissue combined with some haemorrhagic material and endometrial fragments after the hysteroscopy”. I keep worrying that they rushed into removing my right tube and it would have been better managed. It’s so hard to move on from it.
My ovaries look normal and during my follow up scan, it was seen that I had a mature follicle on my left, I assume I ovulated a week after as I’m currently on my period. I’m constantly haunted by what could have been, what should have been and what happened, it’s so painfully exhausting and I’m tired. Very tired.
Also, my last scan showed no presence of a submucosal fibroid I hope it isn’t hiding somewhere but the doctor thoroughly checked and probed to make sure she didn’t miss it and I have faith in her, she’s brilliant. I wish she was the one on duty the first day I came in. Sigh.
It’s day 1 of my period, very little pain, normal bleeding and no clots. My heart is in my mouth and I’m anxiously waiting to see if I experience the abnormal heavily bleeding and clots I used to before I got pregnant. We are going to try this cycle, so baby dust to us and everyone else trying. This is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to deal with and with the amount of pain and anxiety I’m dealing with it’s a wonder I haven’t lost my mind yet.