TTC after ectopic

Hi @Sunflower1235 sorry I don't use MN very much these days so missed your message back in March!

All I can say is what I said before really- the 2% drop was what my surgeon said to me. My ectopic seems to have been a case of bad luck rather than anything sinister so everything else seems to be fine. And I got pregnant again the second month of trying and he's now 21m. I did ask for early scans the next time round and I got a scan at about 7 weeks to check everything was in the right place. I didn't have to fight for it or anything, they were quite happy when I explained why.

Good luck- you'll get there xxx

Ah I’m sorry :( they’re def period cramps! Anyway it’s fine still early days for us both on to the next :)

Started my period a few days ago :(
On to next month!

You're still in until AF arrives, cramps could also be a good sign! Hard to tell x

@Sealover123 how u getting on? I have period cramps think I’m out this month :( on to the next

@SorryForTheRant Aw thanks for sharing your positive experience! That's great it only took you 2 months of trying! 🥰

Thanks for posting and giving hope to us 1 tubers out there. It's also comforting to know we will have access to early scans and treatment; I'm going to definitely be politely pushy about getting everything I can to ease my mind!

@Sunflower1235 @Sealover123 hopping back on this thread to share some hope - I had a tube removed Dec 2020 and fell pregnant second month trying in Apr 21.

I was told to not look at statistics - sadly some people are more prone to ectopics due to issues with their reproductive systems, hence may struggle. However if you have an ectopic due to sheer bad luck apparently you are no less likely to fall pregnant again with one tube, as it moves?! Creepy but reassuring.

But there is hope! And rest assured the care you receive post ectopic is amazing - either you will be bumped up the IVF list early if you need to be, or you will be taken care of with early scans and proper monitoring if you conceive naturally.

Best of luck!

@Sealover123 yea for sure! I’m just worried about my other tube honestly although at the surgery they said it looks fine. Try hold out till Sunday!! Crossing my fingers for you!

@Sunflower1235 It really just depends on so many things; I feel like doctor estimates are just there to basically cover all bases. I've heard some people have no issues at all and conceived within a few months!

I feel like I have PMS symptoms so am going to wait until Sunday morning. Don't want to waste tests if I start soon anyway

@Sealover123 wow first time of trying! That’s amazing. Good to know there’s still a chance after removal…uh I really just don’t want to wait1/2 years. I know it’s out of my hands but the thought of waiting that long makes me so sad. I’m going to hold out until next Saturday I’m only 5DPO now. Are you going to test? Xx

I'm due around now but last month my cycle was really long, so who knows! 🤷‍♀️
They said it could take longer for me to conceive, but that I still had a very good chance to conceive within 1-2 yrs.

I've heard some people conceiving with 1 tube right away, and others taking a year or 2. Trying not to stress about it.

When we got pregnant with ectopic, we only DTD once that month and I'm 38! So I think we have a good chance and just need to time it right.

Sounds like you're doing all the right things. I've heard you don't lose your fertility by half, your egg can still find its way to the other tube, or something like that lol.

When will you test? xx

Thanks for sharing @Mummyme87 thats really re assuring!

@Sunflower1235 losing a tube doesn’t affect your fertility in any significant margins at all. The remaining tube does all the work sucking up the little eggs no matter which side they come from.

Ok great that’s re assuring! 7th June! You?? Just feel so anxious really trying to take my mind off it and eat well relax etc. did they tell you it would reduce your fertility by loads?

When they were doing my operation, they looked at my other tube and said it looked fine. Praying it doesn't happen to me again!!
When's your period due?

It was June last year when I lost my tube, currently in TWW and hoping AF doesn't show later this week. I've tested negative so far and feeling twinges on my left side where my tube is gone. Keeping fingers crossed xx

@Sealover123 same with me!!! Also in the 2WW… have you had your other tube checked or not?

Hi there, I had an ectopic in January and like you I lost my right tube in surgery.

We waited 3 full cycles as advised and are on our first month TTC (May). I'm in the 2WW now!

I wanted to try again right away but felt really sore and emotional after the surgery. I'm glad I waited 3 months to try again after healing.

Congratulations that's brilliant ❤️

Just updating here, had ectopic rupture and right tube removed in July 2020, started ttc October 2019, had a chemical in April 2023 and I’m pregnant now ♥️👶🏼♥️ only 4weeks but so happy if not filled with anxiety

Hi
I suffered an ectopic 3 months ago, lost my right fallopian tube.
I want to ttc, but im so terrified of it happening again.
Im getting aches and pains on my other side now, and im thinking all sorts, is this normal?

@Mummyme87 uh I’m so sorry that rally sucks. I can’t take the disappointment of ttc which is why I’m really considering just fast tracking and trying ivf. I feel I may have a bit more control there

@Sunflower1235 I have been told by the two gynae consultants that did my surgery that your fertility doesn’t reduce following tube removal, the body is very clever. I am however CD1 of cycle 21 with no hint of a BFP 😞

@Soph0105 hey! Your story gives me hope I have an ectopic yesterday and tube removed did your surgeon really say it only reduces chances by 2%?? I heard more like 20%?

@dpr89 I had similar to you - purely surgical management so no medical need to wait. I was advised to wait for one normal period which I did, and started TTC the first month after that in March - fell pregnant in May and now have a baby girl. Given there is no medical need I think it's down to each individual person as to when you are physically and emotionally ready, best of luck!