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Hi ladies

I had my 2nd ectopic pregnancy on 7th november resulting in my last remaining tube being removed! This has been very difficult. Emotionally i honestly dont know how i am coping. I already suffer with anxiety and depression so im proud i am surviving every day. I do feel mentally i have just blocked it out my mind then it comes in waves something will trigger me ie a new baby, tv programme etc.

If i didnt already have 3 beautiful children id be lost. It hurts so bad to think i will never have another child.

I am 4 weeks post surgery and i can feel my hormones building as if im due a period but nothings happening and i feel it needs to come to help me settle again hormone wise. How long did people wait for their period to return etc i know everyone is different but just looking for some stories.

Thanks x

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Hi Gemmad_50,

I’m so sorry to hear that you have had to suffer another ectopic pregnancy and loss. Many women find changes to their periods following treatment for ectopic pregnancy.

In regards to resuming a period, there can be considerable variation between women. Your periods can take a while to re-establish and they can re-start anything between two and ten weeks after treatment. Most women find that their period arrives sometime around week six or seven after surgery.

It may be the case that your period will take a bit longer to return, and even then, it may not be on the same schedule as before. It might be heavier or lighter and it may be more painful than normal. The period after that is usually more like your normal pattern. However, although there is no medical reason for it, women do very often report some irregularity to their cycle for several months after an ectopic pregnancy.

Broadly speaking, doctors consider menstrual (period) cycles of between 23 to 42 days to be within normal parameters. If the first day of your last period was more than 42 days ago, make an appointment with your doctor to discuss the possible reasons for this.

If you would like to talk, our team is available via email or phone at the contact details below. I want you to know that we are here for you throughout this journey.

With good wishes,

Michele

The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust

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