I’m looking for some support and advice…I was 5 weeks pregnant and after intense right hand side cramping, I was quickly diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy. Unfortunately, the injection did not work and docs decided to operate. The op was successful and my pregnancy and right fallopian tube were removed.
This was my first pregnancy…we even got pregnant first time we tried whilst on holiday…we couldn’t believe our luck. Looking back it all just seemed too good to be true. Ectopic was something we had never prepared ourselves for and whilst we are a strong couple, the sadness this experience has left us with is going to take some healing.
We will give ourselves a break and focus on recovery for the next few months but I have fears for the future. My surgeon said that my remaining tube looked “good” in the operation but having done some reading, I know that this does not guarantee my remaining tube will work/act as a good transporter for a fertilised egg. Has anybody had the procedure whereby dye is injected into you/x ray can detect if your tube is clear/blocked?
In my mind this seems to be the safest next step to take? I don’t think we would have confidence in trying again naturally for fear of my remaining tube not working/causing a second ectopic. I honestly fear we couldn’t handle that…
I just don’t know how to move on…or what to do next. I am 31 yrs old with no known underlying causes for ectopic…I still have both ovaries and 1 tube and sonographers have told me everything “down there” looks good. I think I have however, lost faith in my body/my tube…how am I meant to know if it’s working? Also if it is blocked…would I be entitled to IVF as I would then technically not have a functioning tube?
Thank you so so much for taking the time to read this. I am being as positive as I can be. My op was only a week ago so all a bit raw. Any comments or advice hugely appreciated xxx
Hi, I’m really sorry for your loss. The same thing happened to me two years ago, the surgeon said remaining tube looked OK from outside and could begin trying again. 18 months later and nothing had happened so we decided to seek advice. We decided to have a hycosy procedure. It’s very similar to hsg but slightly less invasive and is done with ultrasound rather than X-ray so can be done in a clinic rather than hospital and you get to watch and see for yourself straight away the results. My remaining tube looked clear but the consultant did say that occasionally the tube may be slightly blocked and by having the procedure, it can help flush it through and clear it. Anyway, bingo 2 months later I was pregnant! I’m convinced it helped it my situation. Now 26 weeks. Good luck and best wishes xxx
Thank you so much for your thoughts, it is so appreciated. I am so delighted to hear you’re pregnant and managed to overcome the stress of an ectopic - so lovely to hear of a happy ending
I will definitely look into the procedure you mention as I’d like to get some sort of check done quite soon after my 3month recovery period. I think without it, I would struggle to have confidence to try again. Either way or whatever the results are, at least I’ll know where I stand. Really helpful thank you so much and congratulations again on the wonderful news xxx
Hi Sim7, I am in the same position as you’re in. It turns out I had endometriosis and never knew, and that is what caused some scarring, then the ectopic. I had an ectopic rupture and tube removed as well. My OBGYN said ny other tube “looked good” too but also admitted there could still be scarring inside. He suggested the test mentioned above (Hysterosalpingogram) , where a dye is inserted into the cervix to see of your other tube has a blockage. BUT it will not show small scarring where an egg could get caught up, it will only show large blockages. I’m going to do it anyway but it will not help us feel any better about whether or not the other tube is “good.” I’ve read about many positive outcomes from our situation though. It’s only been about 5 weeks since my rupture but I have faith.
I am the same. I had a ruptured ectopic two weeks ago and still struggling to come to terms with it all. One of the things I’m struggling with is the thought of having to go through all this again! I may ask
My doctor about these tests and see what they advise.
I just thought it might be helpful to recommend another type of test but I’m not sure what. I had the test done where fluid checks your tubes are clear (as part of IUI treatment)- both were clear. However, I’m not at home after having surgery to remove my left tube where the ectopic was so I’ve no idea what the value of the test was I thought that meant I’d have no chance but I don’t think it can see if there is scarring?! I was pregnant before but sadly had missed miscarriage so I know a baby can make it to my womb…I think a lot of the time…EPs are just horrendous luck
Hi ladies, I am on similar situation to you all. I was 6 wks pregnant then started to bleed and after 4-5 ultrasounds they found my pregnancy on my right tube. I took the injection and thankfully it did work for me. It’s been almost 5 months now and I am going for my HyCoSy tomorrow. Hopefully it will show no blockages and give me some confidence to start trying again. I’m similar to you as I am so scared to possibly go through this again, I am 35 and the clock is ticking :roll: Ririrae, what was the treatment for your endometriosis? And how long until you are able to start trying again?
All the love and health in the world for you strong ladies!
Hi Ladies, thanks so much for your responses and sorry for my late reply, I’ve been taking some time out lately and have only just logged in again. How are you all doing? Ririrae, can I ask how you found out you had Endometriosis? Did they spot this during surgery? I’ve often wondered If I have this eventhough I don’t get any issues with my periods. I do know Endometriosis can be in many different forms of severity so I guess it’s possible to have it without knowing. Have any of you been TTC lately? We are going to start again this month…it’s been over 6 months since my ectopic and I feel well. Just so scared it will all happen again. I will be monitored as soon asI fall pregnant so it will be a safer and better informed process than the first time. Still just so scary trying again when you don’t know if your remaining tube is truly ok. Just going off complete faith and prayers. Let me know how you are all doing? God bless you xxx
I thought that meant I’d have no chance but I don’t think it can see if there is scarring?! I was pregnant before but sadly had missed miscarriage so I know a baby can make it to my womb…I think a lot of the time…EPs are just horrendous luck