Second ectopic in three months

Hi there

I had the coil removed in June and my fiancée and I started trying straight away. We were lucky to fall pregnant and I booked a private scan at 7 weeks. Sadly, the scan showed a developed ectopic in my left tube and I was rushed through a&e to emergency surgery. The recovery was horrific, the most pain I’ve ever experienced. But eventually, I got back to normal. My fiancée and I decided to book a holiday in October to focus on us… and two weeks later I found out I was pregnant again. We had technically waited the 2 periods but were obviously very anxious. I had bloods taken at 5 weeks which showed very low levels of HCG. I had a scan at the hospital and they saw a “structure” just at the area where the tube meets the uterus. They said they couldn’t be 100% sure if it was a fibroid or ectopic. I started bleeding the following day. It’s a lot of trauma to go through in such a short space of time. I think we are going to wait a while before trying again but I’m scared at the idea that I’ve had two ectopics, or that I’ve had one ectopic and a miscarriage. I think the future is looking very uncertain right now. I just feel so sad about it all.

Dear mylittlesoybean,
I am so sorry to hear you have experienced a second loss. Its heartbreaking and my heart truly goes out to you.
I presume your hCG levels are now back to pre pregnancy levels.
I can understand your concern of not knowing if this was an ectopic pregnancy or not. Sadly miscarriage is more common with one in eight pregnancies ending in miscarriage. It is however not related to your ectopic pregnancy.
Please be kind to yourself just now and allow the time and space you need to heal and grieve.
We will be here for you for as long as you need.
Sending much love and gentle hugs,
Karen x