I suffered an ectopic pregnancy in July 2017, treated successfully with MTX. We haven’t tried since. My periods are not clockwork but they were like this before ectopic. The only thing that I have found different is that my flow has reduced post ectopic. Before, I used to get a heavy fresh red colour bleed for the first 2-3 days. Now my periods start off with very light brown spotting for a couple of days. Then I get dark red/brownish bleed for the rest of the days.
Do you think my periods have messed up? Has anyone else experienced something similar?
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,
Our periods can change following ectopic pregnancy, this can be normal. Although I am not medically trained, I would suggest that there is no ‘standard’ type of period bleed. We will all have different levels of bleeding from very heavy to a light spot. Some women experience pain whereas others don’t, so I wouldn’t compare your experience to others. If you are concerned however, you could always discuss your worries with your GP.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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I had Methotrexate injection so I started ttc once I had taken folic acid suppliments for 12weeks once my hCG levels had dropped to pre pregnancy levels. My periods hadn’t fallen into a rhythm that was more normal for me.
The chances of a further ectopic after a first in UK is 10%. So that’s 90% chance of the embryo being in right place next time.
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. It may be comforting to know that 65% of women are successfully pregnant within 18 months of experiencing an ectopic pregnancy and some studies suggest this rises to around 85% after two years.
In addition. having regular sex means having sex every 2/3 days throughout the month. Guidance from the UK’s National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence advises that having sex around the time when the woman ovulates causes stress and is not recommended. We here at the EPT suggest having intercourse 2/3 times between days 10-20 of their cycle when trying to conceive. We also have information on our website on trying to conceive.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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