Hi 678Jenna,
I am so sorry that you have suffered this ectopic pregnancy and loss. It can leave us with so many questions and the path to recovery, both physically and emotionally, can vary.
Trying to conceive after an ectopic pregnancy is a topic that many women struggle with. I certainly did. 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.
It’s fine if you wish to continue to monitor your ovulation, however, in terms of TTC, the Trust recommend having regular sex, which means having sex every 2/3 days throughout the month. Guidance from the UK’s National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence advises that having sex around the time when the woman ovulates causes stress and is not recommended. We here at the EPT suggest having intercourse 2/3 times between days 10-20 of their cycle when trying to conceive.
In my own case, it took me a long while to even want to ttc again. In the end, we conceived 14 months after ectopic #2. I know it can feel like a long journey. I encourage you to be kind to yourself. You have already been through so much and I know the desire of wanting a child can be intense. Please look after yourself and know that we are here for you.
With good wishes,
Michele
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
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