I had an ectopic last May, first pregnancy, and lost a tube, but no cause was found. Have been trying again since but haven’t fallen pregnant and was wondering how long did anyone wait or is planning to wait before having further investigations or pursuing assisted conception/IVF etc.
Are the rules on waiting a year etc the same after ectopic/losing a tube the same as for others or are you expected to wait longer before pursuing help because there’s already a known reason for it to take longer?
I had an ectopic pregnancy Sept 2015 and lost my left tube… we waited a few months and started trying abd it took around 8 months to fall pregnant again… I had actually gone to see my doctor because I was convinced i would never fall pregnant again and she said if I had not fallen pregnant after 6 more months she would refer me for tests… she really reassured me and I literally got pregnant that same month…
i think definitely go and see your doctor and see what they say because it depends on different factors like age, how long you’re trying etc before they refer u… I’m sure it is more likely u would be referred sooner having had a previous ectopic rather than the other way around but I’m not completely sure.
I think even to go for peace of mind can really help … I felt so much better after the appointment and I really think because of this I was more relaxed and let go of the constant worry and stress about getting pregnant… you will get pregnant again just sometimes it takes us a little longer for our bodies to recover… I honestly thought it would never happen for me and was so anxious for ages… but I now hAve my beautiful baby boy in my arms and I am absolutely sure u will have this one day very soon as well.
Trying to conceive again can be a challenging time for couples especially after experiencing loss. I will do my best to help.
While generally it is possible to conceive after an ectopic pregnancy, the amount of time it takes varies from couple to couple. Factors include age, general health, reproductive health and how often you have sex, among other things.
I wish I could give more precise information, but as I do not have access to your and your partner’s medical records, it is difficult for me to provide specific details. Generally, we and many healthcare professionals advise keeping a healthy balanced diet, maintaining a healthy weight and abstaining from alcohol and smoking.
Importantly, help is available if conceiving naturally has not yet been successful after some time trying - and the EPT advises that women under 35 should seek medical advice following 12 months trying to conceive and those over 35 should seek advice after 6 months. As you have been trying for over a year, I would think it worthwhile speaking to your doctors who can look into any appropriate tests for you and your partner and investigate further.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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Thanks to those who replied before. 19 months now and still no pregnancy, I am now planning to visit the GP for further tests etc. I’ll update in case it’s of any use to anyone who, like me, is struggling to conceive after an ectopic. x
