It’s been 3 weeks since surgery to remove my left fallopian tube. I am normally on my period this week but it can obviously take a while to return to normal.
Did anyone else feel off when their period was due but it didn’t arrive ? headaches, tiredness feeling sick etc ??
Dear hvf,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss,
Your menstrual periods after an ectopic pregnancy can take a while to re-establish.
They can restart any time between four and ten weeks after treatment. Most find that their first period arrives sometime around week six or seven after surgery,
Before you can have a period, ovulation needs to occur. It is perfectly possible to ovulate 14 days after surgical treatment and almost as soon with methotrexate treatment. It is important to be aware that it is possible to become pregnant even without having the first period if you are not using some form of contraception when having sexual intercourse.
It is possible that the symptoms you are experiencing are due to a change in hormones, however feeling sick and tired can also be due to other reasons such as infections or viral illnesses.
If you are concerned or your symptoms are worsening, please seek medical advice.
Sending much love,
Karen x
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
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