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?
Thanks for your help.
Dear MrsHel,
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 nearly 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.
We also have a specific trying to conceive board for you to look at whenever you feel ready.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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