Ttc again after my first period

Pregnant After Ectopic Pregnancy
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Hi,

I suffered from an ectopic pregnancy in October and I lost my right Fallopian tube. I am 38 now and I feel like time is not on my side. I am desperate to get pregnant again and so I would like to try ASAP. I am currently having my first proper period since my surgery and I would like to know whether it would be safe for me and my partner to try again this month? I understand the reasons for waiting an extra month due to dating the pregnancy but would it be ok to try this month? Are there any physical/dangerous reasons why we can’t/shouldn’t try? I don’t want to try this month if it could led to another ectopic for example. I have always had very regular periods and emotionally I feel ready to try again. Physically I also feel fine except for my key hole scars which have healed well. For me personally, waiting is like torture and I so want to try again (even though I’ll be anxious if I am lucky enough to get pregnant again). I know my chances of conceiving so quickly are very slim and it is very likely to take me a long time but I want to start this journey again starting this month.

Sorry for the rambling!!

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Dear Lindley,

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

I very much understand that strong desire to conceive, however as a charity, we follow medical advice and do advise to wait for two menstrual cycles before trying to conceive.

This “wait” is to allow your cycles to resume and have a last menstrual period date from which to date a new pregnancy - important information for checking for ectopic pregnancy in the future. It also allows time for recovery from surgery and reduction in inflammation.

Some couples, however, feel they want to have try before this time and, ultimately, the decision about when to have try again is up to you, but we cannot advise upon this.

Here is more information on ttc from our website which I hope you find helpful.

https://ectopic.org.uk/physical-recover … eive-again

Sending much love,

Karen x

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I am in the exact same boat as you. 38 and ectopic removed with surgery and lose of left fallopian tube. Time isn’t on our side and want to try again as soon as possible. My uterus and both ovaries are healthy and right tube is clear and healthy. Praying we will be blessed. Good luck to you x