Hello – I hope everyone is doing well and staying safe.
I am really hoping someone can help me with my concern.
Last year, I had an ectopic pregnancy where my right tube was ruptured and removed.
Fast forward to a year later, hubby and I have been TTC for the past couple of months and this month I was late on my period by 4 days. I have never been this late on my period except the last time when I was pregnant.
I was supposed to be due last Thursday (04/16) but didn’t get my “period” till this Monday (04/20). In between Thursday and Monday, I was experiencing cramps and a tugging feeling on my left ovary (the left over tube I have) I took several pregnancy tests in between Thursday and Monday and it showed negative for pregnancy.
Then on Monday (04/20), I had the most intense cramps and I started my “period” (?) I saw clots on the tissue and my cramping was severe. I ran to the ER thinking I am having another ectopic pregnancy without a positive pregnancy test.
ER did another blood HCG test and it was still negative. They also did a vaginal ultrasound and said everything was normal. However, in my mind, it could be too early to see anything on the ultrasound and the blood test? During my last ectopic pregnancy, I did get a positive test after week one of missing my period though and I had to go through three vaginal ultrasounds before they detected the mass in my tube and I was 4 weeks along by that time.
I spoke to my OB and she doesn’t think there is a concern for another ectopic pregnancy given that I have had consistent negative pregnancy results from last Thursday when I was due for my period till this Monday. She said since the ultrasound is clear (which again is too early in my opinion to even see anything) I should be ok. She did order another pregnancy blood test for me yesterday for peace of mind so I am just waiting on the results. Also, my “period” that came on Monday, the flow only lasted for 1.5 days. My flow is usually at least 3 days long.
Should I be concerned about another ectopic pregnancy?
I am not sure what I need to do at this point? Should I still push for more scans if I keep getting negative pregnancy tests? Or just chalk this up to a delayed period that was just bad?
Thank you so much in advance!