Conceiving after ectopic

I had 10 hour life-saving surgery from ruptured ectopic, and a stay in ICU. I was left with one tube and a long recovery. I had four children afterwards, the first was a year after. I hope this gives hope.

@Throwawy having a plan always makes it easier!! And I just think to myself Ivf was designed for women with no tubes initially so there are always options which is good!

@Sunflower1235 that's a good idea.

We've already decided we'll give it 6 months then start enquiring about IVF.

@Throwawy oh no I meant more like if they’ve looked at the tube after removing the endo and it looks healthy then that’s probably the most likely outcome! I know it’s super tough but there’s always other options too. I’m starting to consider freezing embryos as a back up just in case

@Sunflower1235 that's what I heard which is what's worrying me... if they removed endometriosis from the outside then it's likely it's on the inside too, even if they did say it's healthy.
I honestly want to give it some more time before going into more tests, but I think I'll request one at my follow-up appt.

@Throwawy i heard that the outside of the tube strongly correlates with the inside. So if I’m the lap it looked good from the outside you’re probably fine! I did a hycosy the month after my ectopic and it was thankfully fine, also no worse than a smear test. I was dreading it but it’s so minor it’s good piece of mind xxx

@Sunflower1235 I was told they suspected that's what caused the ectopic. They removed the endometriomas and at least a couple of other bits of endometriosis. My current worry is that they removed some endometriosis from the outside of my remaining tube but said the tube looked healthy, so now I'm paranoid it's blocked or that I'm going to have another ectopic. The surgeon said I can come back for a hycosy, but I feel poked and prodded enough for now. I should have a follow appt in sept/Oct so I might request it then.

Hey! @Throwawy did they confirm it during your laparoscopy? I personally don’t know what caused mine…maybe endo (although none was found during lap) maybe previous bout of chlyamidia (although I’m seeing more evidence to show that doesn’t cause it). Maybe even just bad luck. Who knows. Did they remove the endo at ur ectopic surgery?

Hoping I can join this thread... I just had an ectopic through which my tube ruptured a month ago. We're trying again this cycle as due to my age (37) I don't want to hang around.
I already have a DD with whom my pregnancy was completely uneventful. They did pick a 10cm cyst in an early scan though and suspected I had endometriosis which I had confirmed during my ectopic op. Never had any symptoms of it though, and refused surgery until the ectopic as I didn't see the point of its not causing issues. They think the endometriosis is what caused the ectopic. Anyone here also have endometriosis?

Yayy! Congrats! Your still early so it’s fine that it’s faint for now! Wishing you the best of luck with it ! Keep us posted

@sunflower1235 That's what I thought too. I was also told it does alternate between ovaries and could happen like 3 times one side, 2 the next and so on.

I couldn't get a hold of a first response, not sure why they are so hard to find in the shops! I bought the boots ones which I've heard good things about. It is positive again but still very light!

I had my right tube removed in March! Been trying 4 months now and it just feels so long every month is a disappointment. Trying to stay positive as it’s still early days- but just cannot understand how one tube can do the trick effectively in my head it should take twice as long to get pregnant so hearing your story really makes me happy!

I'm going to pop out this morning and get a first response but I really hope it is a positive and no issues this time. It'll still be a nerve wrecking time until I can get my early scan. I started having brown blood the last 2 times, with no other symptoms so will be on high alert.

Yes, I had my right tube removed in May. Apparently you can still get pregnant from both sides as the remaining tube can suck the egg down from the opposite side too but think it's less likely from that side. How long have you been trying since your last loss?

Omgggg def looks positive to me!!! Congrats! And for 5 days before period looks strong enough. Fingers crossed for you. So wait does that mean you conceived with one tube?? That gives me so much hope that it’s actually possible! Which tube did u have removed? Xxx

@lemonlemonyfox @sunflower1235 Hi ladies. Sorry to hear that you are still struggling. We have been trying since last August and have had 2 losses during that time.

Since my last post, I did have a confirmed second ectopic pregnancy in the same tube (previously treated with Methotrexate). So this time I decided to have my tube removed and it's a good job as during the surgery they noticed it had ruptured.

I'm back trying again and have today tested and have what could be a faint positive (it's still 5 days before period!) or is an evap. I have had evaps before on this brand which came up after the valid time period but this did come up in the 3 mins. What do you think?

I went on my own! It’s honestly fine and it’s good piece of mind. But 3 months since I haven’t conceived and it’s just soooo disheartening. Meanwhile everyone around me has a kid and is getting pregnant so easily!

Uh I feel yoh it’s so so tough I’m considering doing IVF by the end of the year if I’m not pregnant. It’s just not fun anymore. I did a hycosy and it showed my tube was open good luck with it. It’s a really straight forward procedure and uncomfortable at most!

I had ectopic pregnancy, left tube removed. I went on to conceive 2 babies after :)

@lemonlemonyfox That is so bizarre! Did you go to A&E as in pain once the rupture had happened? So lucky you went to get checked out.

No, I don't have any other red flags or pregnancy symptoms but I was lucky with my son in that I never felt any different so not having symptoms isn't unusual for me. Even with the ectopic, all I had was a small amount of bleeding when I wiped, there was no pain.

@lemonlemonyfox Glad to hear you are starting to feel better. Did you just begin to have pains and bleeding?

It could be slightly late but I last had sex 2 weeks ago so it can't be too far out really. The EPU advised me after my last ectopic to call them when I next had a positive as they would give me a scan at 6 weeks to make sure it is in right location. I am going to try and hold out and test again tomorrow with a first response and then give them a call. Hopefully test is stronger tomorrow but feeling nervous.