Hi everyone. My first time posting on here so about nervous! I had a salpingectomy and removal of my baby on 28the December. I had been bleeding the whole week leading up to surgery and they said my lining was very thin. After the op I stopped pretty much straight away and then had my “period” on the 11th I haven’t had my second yet is this normal? Also been dtd but pregnancy tests negative. I’m.hooing this is all normal. Just want my body back to normal. Thanks in advance xx
Dear Flufymarshmalow,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,
Periods can take a few months to settle into a rhythm that is more normal for us, mine did too.
Periods can be delayed for a number of reasons including stress or even (as surprising as it may sound) excessive exercise or weight loss. Doctors normally consider menstrual cycles of between 23-42 days to be within normal parameters. If you have not had your expected period, we would advise retesting, using an early morning urine sample in a further week.
As you have been TTC, while I do not want to alarm you, if you experience any pain or unusual bleeding, please do get medical attention as soon as you can. If it has been 42 days since the first day of your last menstrual period, please talk to your GP who maybe able to assist you further.
As a gentle reminder regarding conceiving again, we and many medical professionals advise waiting for two menstrual cycles. This “wait” is to allow your cycles to resume and have a last menstrual period date from which to date a new pregnancy - important information for checking for ectopic pregnancy in the future. It also allows time for your emotions to surface and be worked through after your ordeal.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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Thank you for the reply. It’s now been 46 days and still nothing is this normal?
Dear Flufymarshmalow,
As it has been over 42 days since the first day of your last period and you have had a negative pregnancy test, I would advise speaking to your GP who maybe able to assist you further.
Sending much love,
Karen x
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
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Further information is available at ectopic.org.uk
Email us: ept@ectopic.org.uk
We provide a call-back helpline service: 020 7733 2653
The latest EPT newsletter is out now! You can take a look at the Winter edition and subscribe to our mailing list here: https://mailchi.mp/986bdd6091ee/ectopic-matters
Detailed medical information can be found on our website. Please remember online medical information is NO SUBSTITUTE for expert medical advice from your own health care team