Pregnant and worried

Pregnant After Ectopic Pregnancy
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Hello,

I had a surgery for an ectopic pregnancy in December 27th and as you can imagine I was heart broken to have my left Fallopian tube removed.

I found out last Sunday that I was pregnant again but this time not with excitement and overwhelming sense of fear.

I have different symptoms this time, sore boobs, fatigue, burping and constantly needing a wee (scared there is going to be blood every time) However I have had a niggling pain in my left side believe it or not, I can’t understand why I’m getting this pain as my left Fallopian tube was removed. When the pain is there usually mid afternoon/night i feel very nauseas and struggle to eat anything (only been sick twice) I haven’t taken a pregnancy test for two days as I got addicted to doing one a day and need to calm down.

Did anyone else get any pain when the conceived?

Thanks for reading my somewhat desperate plea :grimacing:

Thanks

Bryony

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I can completely sympathise with you. I too had an ectopic but medically managed so no idea if there was any prior damage to my tube to cause the ectopic in the first place. I’ve just found out I’m pregnant again and having niggles on my right (the side it was suspected to be on as never actually found) nothing painful at all but my back is slightly sore on right side. And like you this time is so different, no bleeding, strong test lines, sore boobs etc but can’t help but worry. Fingers crossed for us both

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Dear Bryony,

Whispered congratulations on your pregnancy,

After an ectopic pregnancy, finding we are pregnant again can be a mix of emotions and I can completely understand your feeling nervous. It is perfectly normal to feel scared after the ordeal you have endured. I also felt twinges and aches after my ectopic pregnancy, particularly when I next felt pregnant. My mind started racing and I was only really able to relax to some degree after my early scan. It is a nerve-wracking time and you have a friend here who understands how you are feeling.

Speaking from UK medical practice and standards, usually doctors carry out an internal transvaginal scan at around six weeks with subsequent pregnancies after an ectopic. This is because there is a reasonable chance of seeing an embryo around this six week mark.

We advise contacting your local EPU, reminding them of your ectopic pregnancy and booking an appointment. If you are unable to self refer, contact your GP who will be able to do this for you.

Whilst I do not wish to alarm you, I sadly have to remind you that if you experience any unusual bleeding, abdominal pain, shoulder tip pain, bladder or bowel problems or feel dizzy and unwell to seek urgent medical advice. If you are unsure about this pain, please do seek medical advice.

The same advice is for you too sally_1991.

Sending much love and positive thoughts to you both,

Karen x

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