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I had surgery for ectopic pregnancy and had my left tube removed on the 12th of January 2018. As soon as my bleeding stopped I started doing ovulation tests and got a positive on the 28th of January…we had begun trying again a couple of days before the postive and continued for a few days after. I’m currently 13days past ovulation and just over 4 weeks since surgery and getting negative tests…I’m still trying to stay hopefull as I feel I could be with symptoms I am having but I have no idea when my period is due and maybe the things I’m feeling is just my body getting back to normal!
I’m desperate for This to happen and wonderwondered if there is still a chance I could have conceived again.
Dear Lauraj88,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,
I completely understand the desire to try again but as a gentle reminder regarding conceiving again, we and many medical professionals advise waiting for two menstrual cycles. It is important to allow time for your body to recover and emotions to surface and be worked through. This is so that you have some comfort that your body is returning to its natural rhythm and you have a last menstrual period date from which to date a new pregnancy - key information in checking you are not suffering from an ectopic pregnancy in the future. The first bleed soon after surgery for ectopic pregnancy is not classed as a period as it is the body’s response to falling hormone levels.
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.
Sending much love,
Karen x
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Hi Lauraj88 i had an ectopic sept 16 2017 after finding out i was preg the day b4. I had surgery too with my left tube being removed. I found out i was pregnant 5 weeks later. I didnt bleed after my surgery so i thought my pregnancy test was still relating to the ectopic, i had a scan at the epu and had to come back a week later to make sure the egg was in the sac etc. Everything was confirmed, i am now 24weeks.
I still think about my loss everyday and thats why im here today reading these forums the hurt never goes but im forever grateful for my new pregnancy.
With hope prayer and healing you to will concieve.
Be strong and all will work out xxx
I’ve not visited this forum for a while, even though I promised myself I would as this forum is what kept me sane after my ectopic. I had my right tube removed in June 2015. In May 2016 my rainbow baby was born, (even though we used contraception) As it was our second baby, 
we felt we were done having kids, however, in March 5 months ago, our third, surprise baby was born. So just relax, I’ve met a number of ladies like us who had babies after ectopic. All the best and good luck. Xxx
Hi all,
Laura, I hope all worked out well for you. I too had a saloingectimy to remove my right tube and ectopic on the 12th of this month. We also started trying again and taking ovulation kits as soon as the bleeding stopped. I am now 19 days post surgery and experiencing pain on my right side similar to that of the ectopic but pain that I have not experienced since 5 days post surgery. Should I be concerned? My peak ovulation day was 6 weeks ago and it’s the same side as the tube was removed from that hurst. Thanks in advance for reading and I hope all went well for you all. Best wishes.
Dear Grace 29,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,
If I have read your post correctly, you had your ectopic pregnancy on the 12th September. It is still very early days in your recovery and it is normal to expect pain and discomfort following surgery.
As a gentle reminder regarding conceiving again, we and many medical professionals advise waiting for two menstrual cycles. It is important to allow time for your body to recover and emotions to surface and be worked through. This is so that you have some comfort that your body is returning to its natural rhythm and you have a last menstrual period date from which to date a new pregnancy - key information in checking you are not suffering from an ectopic pregnancy in the future. The first bleed soon after surgery for ectopic pregnancy is not classed as a period as it is the body’s response to falling hormone levels.
As you have been trying to conceive, if you are concerned about the level of pain you are experiencing, please speak to your GP.
Sending much love,
Karen x
If we have been able to help you, are you able to help us with a small donation or by volunteering?
Further information is available at www.ectopic.org.uk
Email us at ept@ectopic.org.uk.
Our helpline is 020 7733 2653 (available Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm).
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.