We have started trying again after waiting 2 cycles. My ectopic was conservatively managed and since we have started trying I have been experiencing pain on the same side as my ectopic which started around 4-5 days after ovulation. It’s too early to do a pregnancy test but I was wondering if anyone else had similar pain after trying again?
Dear NCL,
Experiencing some pain after an ectopic pregnancy is normal as your body has been through a great deal over the last few months. Your body may be preparing to ovulate and many women experience ovulation pain when they did not before their ectopic pregnancy - including myself. You also may have a heightened perception because of the sad loss that you have had to go through.
If the pain persists, I suggest keeping a pain diary noting when the pain appears, the intensity on a scale of 0-10 and anything that helps the pain eg resting, hot water bottle, paracetamol etc. Visiting your doctors with this information helps them to assess how best to manage your symptoms.
Although I do not wish to alarm you, I do have to mention that if you think you could be pregnant to complete a pregnancy test and if it is positive and you have pain to seek urgent medical advice.
If you are unsure about the pregnancy test but your pain worsens please also seek medical attention.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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