Periods after ectopic

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I just wanted to get some advice

My ectopic was treated with methotrexate in February and I was discharged a month later

My first period was heavier than usual, my second was more like my usual. I am currently having my third period now but it’s a bit lighter than my periods before my ectopic and I’m having more cramping (all over) not in one place. I never got period cramps before my ectopic pregnancy.

I’ve contacted my GP today and awaiting a phone call back. I’m not sure if this is just my period taking time to get back to normal after the ectopic or a sign of something else underlying.

I was hoping to start trying this month as it would be 12 weeks after my levels were <5 but I’m not sure whether it’s a good idea if I’m not hormonally ready. I’m a bit disheartened as I was quite positive up till last week about trying again

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Dear Laura,

It can be very common for us to feel aches and pains following ectopic pregnancy when we didn’t before. We are not sure why this is as there is very little research on the topic of ectopic pregnancy and symptoms.

Your periods can take a while to get back to a rhythm that is more usual for you, this can be 6 months of so. I also found that my periods and pain changed for a few months after my loss. If the pain persists, I suggest keeping a pain diary noting when the pain appears, the intensity on a scale of 0-10 and anything that helps the pain eg resting, hot water bottle, paracetamol etc. Visiting your doctors with this information helps them to assess how best to manage your symptoms.

Please speak to your doctor with any concerns but if you have waited for 12weeks after your hCG levels have returned to pre pregnancy levels, there is no reason why you need to wait to try to conceive.

Sending much love,

Karen x

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Hello

So my ectopic was 2019 and my periods haven’t got back to normal.

I have spoken to a doctor many of times. I got put in the coil…. Didn’t help. Told to take pain killers haven’t helped.

Had a scan last week and the doctor I spoke to today hasn’t helped. Sorry to be a Debbie downer but just make sure you push at your doctors