Life After Ectopic PregnancyCreated By mouthwakey on 25 February 2010

I had an ectopic pregnancy several years ago, it was my second pregnancy (first ended with missed miscarriage). Rushed to hospital at 7 weeks pregnant, very high HCG levels that weren't rising as they should be. After several days in hospital and several blood tests and inconclusive scans it finally turned out to be an ectopic pregnancy. Since the pregnancy would have been twins this meant emergency surgery as the fallopian tube had apparently ruptured very recently and had to be removed. Recovery of this was horrendous as it could not be carried out by keyhole surgery and I had a lovely scar to constantly remind me of how useless I felt. As I was 36 years old I felt that there was no chance of a successful pregnancy. At 39 years of age I fell pregnant again and was offered an early scan to ensure the pregnancy was implanted in the correct place. Thankfully it was and after floods and floods of relieved tears the sonographer finished the scan and presented me with a blurry scan photo. The pregnancy went extremely well and my little girl was born one month after my 40th birthday. Shortly before my 42nd birthday my husband and I had a small shock and found that I was pregnant again, totally unplanned and unexpected. I have been a little more relaxed during this pregnancy but I remember the sheer fear during the first 6 months of pregnancy with my little girl. I hope my story gives everyone some hope of a healthy pregnancy after an ectopic. If I can do it at my age and with only one tube you all can.

I found out i had an ectopic pregnancy two weeks ago. I had a choice - have a laproscopy and have my rught fallopian tube removed or have an injection of Methotrexate. I opted for the injection. It was injected in to my left bum cheek - i felt exhausted and sick for a few days but nothing i couldnt cope with it. Emotionally i was a bit of a wreck as the pregnancy was very much wanted :0( On day 4 after the injection i had to have my HCG levels checked and the again on day 7 - the Docs were looking for a 15% reduction between the two dates. My HCG levels on reduced by 11% and i was therefore required to have another injection. This time it was injected into my right bum cheek. Almost instantly i felt overwhelmingly sick and tired. The feelings got worse and i started to experience pain in my right hand side. The pain was pretty bad and almost constant. I did nothing over the next few days for fear of rupture! On day 4 (after the 2nd shot) i went to the Hospital and my HCG levels had dropped from 2121 to 401! I am so so so pleased. I am to go back again in two days and i am hoping they have dropped even more! I cannot wait for the whole experience to be over. Because i had two shots of Methotrexate i am unable to ttc for six months - to be honest, this is ok with me as it will give me time to heal emotionally and physically. What are your experiences with EP and when will you try to conceive?