Hi,
I had an ectopic pregnancy in February last year which resulted me in having my right tube out. I have found out I’m pregnant again and now am at 6 weeks. I’ve just started to have a pulling feel in my left leg and pinching feeling on my left hip. This doesn’t last long and isn’t painful. I also get cramps in my uterus aswell which don’t last long. Epu have said I need to wait another week for a scan but I’m absolutely terrified this will happen again and I will loose my tube. Any advice?
Dear Soph,
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 friends here who understand 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. I am not sure why they are making you wait for 7 weeks.
To be on the safe side I would contact your epu, tell them of your symptoms and ask for a scan as soon as possible. If they won’t do this, please contact your GP or medical team who will be able to arrange this for you. Sadly I do have to remind you to seek urgent medical advice with any symptoms that are concerning you or you develop worsening pain or bleeding, shoulder tip pain or you feel dizzy and unwell.
Sending much love and positive thoughts,
Karen x
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Hi, I hope you are doing ok. I wondered how you got on with your early scan? I am also pregnancy after an ectopic and have slight twinges on the ectopic sign. It’s really early (4 weeks) but wondered if yours ended up being normal? Thanks x