Hi all, new here. After my first ectopic pregnancy. I had surgery yesterday to remove said ectopic and also a mirena could that got lodged somewhere on my left side. Luckily only had to have one tube removed.
My question is, I have started to bleed a bit today, started off brown discharge, now a tinge of red like a light period so just wondering if this is normal? And also, my upper arms are so so sore, like they hurt to move to get my drink or to put near my head to move my hair. I’m thinking it’s trapped wind after the gas in my tummy for the op? But just wanted to know if anyone else has experienced this.
My emotions are a bit all over the place as I don’t think it has sunk in yet what’s actually happened, it was all so fast. I went for an early 7 week scan and they found it to be ectopic and later that night was ready to have surgery!
Thanks for reading X
Dear Jodie,
I am So sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss.
It is not unusual for women to bleed after treatment for ectopic pregnancy. This first bleed after treatment is a response to falling hormone levels and the length of bleeding can vary from woman to woman and some women report bleeding or spotting for up to 6 weeks. The bleeding can be heavy and clotty or like one of your periods while some women have light spotting only.
Often after an operation people get aches and pains in places they did not expect such as back, neck, hips, legs and arms. The staff in operating theatres take great care of you when you’re asleep and try to move you in positions they need you to be in very gently. However, because your muscles are very relaxed as a result of anaesthetic, some muscles can ache for several days after your surgery. Take it easy, take the pain relief you were given in hospital and your pain should resolve in a few days.
When we experience ectopic pregnancy we are suddenly faced with a life-threatening emergency and its treatment, reduction infertility, concerns about the future and the loss of our babies. Experience any one of these is an ordeal, putting them together is immense and your feelings are completely normal. Take the time you need to recover both physically and emotionally we will be here for you for as long as you need.
Sending much love,
Karen X