TTC and bleeding. Unsure if period or ectopic pregnancy is happening again.

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I had an ectopic pregnancy during the Summer and had surgery to end this pregnancy on 15th August.

I had 2 regular periods following this surgery and then we started to try again.

I have endometriosis and PCOS so experience a lot of pain on a daily basis.

However today I experienced excruciating pain and bleeding has started. My periods would typically be painful and heavy however I am so anxious and paranoid this is the start of an ectopic pregnancy again.

During the summer I was unable to recognise initially I was having an ectopic pregnancy and thought I was having a bad period.

I am testing and it’s coming up as negative but I am experiencing a lot of pain.

I also wanted to ask if anyone experienced regular shoulder/arm pain post ectopic pregnancy as this happens to me quite a lot.

I am so scared I will miss the signs again and awful things will happen.

It sounds ridiculous as I know this could be period and maybe I can’t tell the difference.

Any advice would be appreciated.

A very worried lady x

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Hi Ttlaroo,

I am so sorry to hear of the worrying time you are going through. Suffering an ectopic pregnancy can create a heightened awareness of what is happening with our bodies. It’s important to communicate what you are experiencing with your doctors and to know that you can continue to advocate for yourself.

If you are concerned about your symptoms worsening, I would always advise to seek urgent medical advice, at the very least to put your mind at rest. You may want to continue the home pregnancy tests, for peace of mind. I’m not medically qualified to comment on the PCOS, but always encourage women to continue to ask the questions they have, even writing them down prior to the visit to ensure you are able to ask all of them.

It can be very worrying when we do not know what is going on with our bodies and you know your body best, so if you have any concerns, I would advise seeking medical advice.

With many good wishes,

Michele

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