TTC after Ecptopic treated with Methotrexate

[Ralphie0956]

It's been 4 months since I had my ectopic and was treated with Methotrexate and now I'm allowed to can try again.

The problem is I'm absolutley terrified it'll happen again!

Anyone gone through similar?

Hi Ralphie

There are a few women on MN who have had an ectopic pregnancy. (In fact there is a ttc after ectopic thread on the conception boards that it might be worth resurrecting...) I know it is very scary trying again after one, but you have to remember that the odds are on your side. You have a 90% change of a pregnancy in your uterus next time around.

I have had two ectopics - the first treated with mtx and the second time I had the tube removed because it was more trouble than it was worth. While it can (obviously) happen that a woman has more that one ectopic you will find that when you next get pregnant you will be very closely monitored. As a result I found that my second ectopic was a much less scary experience than the first one.

I always ttc again as soon as I am allowed to do so. For me, the thought of not having another child is far far worse than the thought of another ectopic. It has helped me to compare the two scenarios when deciding what to do next.

Lots of luck - i hope you get pregnant quickly and that it is in the right place.

Hi Ralphie,
Sympathies for you regarding the ectopic. I had one last year, had to have surgery and removal of tube to treat it.

I fully understand the rollercoaster ride you are now on. While it is exciting that you are now ready to start trying again, the fear that the same thing will happen again is terrible, Having BTDT, I know how you must feel.

A good thing to remember is that you now know all the signs and symptoms to look out for, sharp stabbing pain, shoulder pain, fainting etc. and to get help immediately if you experience any of these.

As MrsHappy says, they will monitor you closely when you get pg again... but a word of warning that sometimes you may need to push your local EPAU for this. They should take your blood every 48hrs (3 times, starting from when you first get your BFP) to make sure the BHCG levels are doubling. Then you should also get an early scan to ensure it is in the right place.

I was fortunate to fall pg quickly when I started trying again and am due next month. I hope sharing my positive experience helps you to have a more positive outlook also... I (and others on here) are living proof that successful pregnancy after ectopic CAN and DOES happen!

Any more questions, feel free to ask and in the meantime, I wish you all the best... and please keep us informed!

Mrshappy and Pinkmarshmallow thanks for your words of wisdom they are very much appreciated.

It's nice to be able to talk to others who have had similar experiences, as everyone I know has never gone through anything like that.

I agree with you Mrshappy with regards to the removal of your tube, I have also said to my other half that IF it happens again in that particular tube I will get it removed as there is obviously some underlining issue with it.

And congratulations Pinkmarshmallow you must be overjoyed and excited to welcome your new arrival.

I'll keep you both posted