I’m looking for some advice;
Bit of background I had surgery for an ectopic pregnancy on the 10th of January which resulted in the loss of my right Fallopian tube. This was my first pregnancy and the surgery was preceded by 3 weeks of expectant management.
I am now almost 8 weeks post operation and still no period! I don’t know when I should start to be concerned about this and at what point I should think about seeing the GP?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated as I’m beginning to stress about this.
Dear Flick_7,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,
Your periods can take a while to re-establish - they can re-start anything between two and ten weeks after surgery and most women find that their period arrives sometime around week six or seven after surgery.
The first period may be more painful or less so than usual, heavier or lighter, last for longer or shorter than usual – there really is no set pattern. You should be able to manage the discomfort with over-the-counter pain relief and should not be soaking a pad in less than an hour. If this is not the case, you should seek medical attention. I would suggest talking to your GP if you have not had a period after 10weeks postoperatively.
Please continue to be kind to yourself and allow time for recovery, both physical and emotional.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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