Tracking cycle post ectopic

Preparing For Your Next Pregnancy
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Hi guys,

I was treated for an ectopic pregnancy on 5th November with Methotrexate, which resulted in surgery to remove the pregnancy on the 11th November and my left Fallopian tube due to the pregnancy still progressing.

Had my first period on the 21st December. I’ve experience cramping on the side I lost my tube and today a bit of spotting. I think I’m ovulation according to flo. But is it normal to get cramping on the side you lost your tube?

Just curious as I want to start trying again in February but don’t want to it that’s not normal.

Thanks!

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Hello Laura,

I had my right tube removed in November 2019 and I get ovulation pains on my right side and cramps on my first day of period too. Some months are not as bad but it is my new normal. Before surgery I didn’t notice much cramping at all.

Hope this helps xxxxx

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Lauraleelee

Our dates are quite similar. My surgery was 19th Nov, lost left tube and first period started 31st Dec. My left side was sore on and off in the first few days. Keen to try again ASAP too.

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Lauraleelee & Novemberrain

My dates are similar too. I had surgery to remove my right tube on November 13th. My first period was 21st December and I had pains on my right side before then. I’ve had pains on my right side for a few days now too and the dates match up to the ovulation week. I’ve never had them before this. I’m sorry you have them too, but also know that you’re not alone with them. We’re keen to start trying again in February too x

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Dear Lauraleelee,

I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss,

Experiencing some pain after an ectopic pregnancy is normal as your body has been through a great deal over the last few months. The pain may be due to adhesions (scar tissue that binds two parts of the body together) which form and take some time to settle. Your body may be preparing to ovulate and many women experience ovulation pain when they did not before their ectopic pregnancy - including myself. You also may have a heightened perception because of the sad loss that you have had to go through. If you find you experience offensive smelling discharge or an increased temperature of more than 37°C or just want to be checked out to be on the safe side, it would be worth asking your doctors to run tests to check for infection.

If the pain persists, I suggest keeping a pain diary noting when the pain appears, the intensity on a scale of 0-10 and anything that helps the pain eg resting, hot water bottle, paracetamol etc. Visiting your doctors with this information helps them to assess how best to manage your symptoms.

Sending much love,

Karen x

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