Hi there i had an ectopic in October last year i actually didnt know i was pregnant at the time until i was spotting oddly ended up taking a test and it was positive phoned epu had a scan and they could find anything i had a few more scans until they found a sac with a 7 week pregnancy in it in my left tube i ended up having 2 doses of methotrexate and it took weeks for hcg to come down we are now officially starting to try again hubby is taking wellman conception and im taking novomins fertilify gummies and co q 10 im using opks amd tracking my bbt im also using a clear blue fertility monitor im 39 so time isnt on my side hubby is 32 i we do have 4 children between us but none together
Dear Kayls,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy loss.
I know it can be daunting trying to conceive again. We can experience a mix of emotions from wanting to try again to being petrified of what may lie ahead, this is normal.
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 is also important to have an early pregnancy scan with any future pregnancies. As soon as you know you are pregnant, contact your local EPU to inform them and book in for an early scan at around six weeks. Remind them of your previous ectopic pregnancy. This self refer route is the best route in our view. Hopefully you will have some comfort to know you are under the radar of medical professionals right away.
Making the decision to begin trying to conceive is an emotional rollercoaster compounded by our sad loss. Again, you are not alone. We here emotional support whenever you need us.
Best wishes,
Karen x
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