Is there hope after having 2 ectopic pregnancies?.?

Question

First one Fallopian Tube was removed, 2nd was given a shot to shrink. Please no rude responses.

Thank you ladies for responding with much kind words and warm thoughts. I'm still trying to get pregnant with my Honey. Maybe if I stop being so anxious it will happen. Thanks again. I'll keep you all posted. Take care.

Answer 1

If the second Fallopian tube healed properly, then, yes, there is a chance that you could get pregnant again. However, there will always be a pretty high chance of a tubal pregnancy. How high this chance is depends on how much damage there is to the remaining tube, but if you've had it twice and in both tubes, I'd guess it's pretty damaged.

You might have a better chance with an assisted conception, probably in vitro fertilization. (Certainly GIFT and ZIFT would be out of the question.) Talk to your doctor about your options...

Answer 2

Conceiving after an ectopic pregnancy

After an ectopic pregnancy, where the egg is fertilised and implants outside of the uterus, you will be monitored closely in the early days of future pregnancies.

Ectopic pregnancies are fairly common, affections around one in 100 pregnancies, and most often develop in one of the Fallopian tubes, causing bleeding and pain. It's a potentially life threatening conditin as the growing embryo can cause the fallopian tube to rupture, resulting in severe abdominal bleeding.

The most common reason for an ectopic pregnancy is damage to a Fallopian tube, although the reason for the damage is often undiscovered. It's thought that appendicitis or an inflammation of the pelvis may leave one tube kinked and unable to conduct the fertilised egg down to the uterus. Some ectopic pregnancies occur when a coil or intra-uterine contraceptive device fails.

An ectopic pregnancy, once diagnosed, may be treated by removing the embryo, dispersing it with an injection of methrotrexate (which destroys the pregnancy) or by removing the whole fallopian tube.

How your fertility is affected
If the fallopian tube which contained the pregnancy has ruptured or been removed, your fertility may be decreased, although it's hard to pinpoint. This is because your ovaries release eggs randomly each month from one tube or the other and even if your left fallopian tube is damaged, your right tube may pick up the egg.

'Fertility rates are reduced in women after an ectopic pregnancy because it's often indicative that the remaining tube is also damaged - especially if there is a known infective cause' explains Professor Ledger.

'If your Fallopian tubes are both still intact, your fertility rate should not be affected'.

Your overall risk of having another ectopic pregnancy is around seven to 10 percent, except in the case of an IUD failure, where the risk is no greater than if you never had an ectopic pregnancy. You're most at risk if you've been left with a damaged but functioning Fallopian tube.

'It's very important that women hwo conceive after an ectopic pregnancy see their GP within seven days of the positive pregnancy test to be referred for an urgent pelvic ultrasound to check that they don't have a recurrent ectopic' stresses Professor Ledger.

'If found early, these are easy to deal with and the tube may be saved'.

Becoming pregnant again:
The emotional impact of losing an ectopc pregnancy is often as great, or greater than, having a miscarriage. Allow yourself plenty of time to make a full recovery before you try to conceive again.

You will need to be monitored at the onset of any future pregnancies to make surethat the fertilised egg has implanted safely in your uterus, so make sure you're in tune with your cycle before you conceive again. Then if you experience any abdominal pains, if you bleed differently from usual during a period, or if you suspect that you might be pregnant, tell your doctor immediately.

Once your early scans have confirmed that everything is normal, try to relax end enjoy the rest of your pregnancy.

Answer 3

My girlfriend and her husband now have 2 healthy children, and she did have one of her fallopian tubes removed. Best of luck!

Answer 4

hi yes you can still have a baby i have a 2nyear old to prove it. we had 2 ectopics also with my tube ready to burst i denied the surgery thinking it can be more problems in the future both times i was treated with methotrexate which is the shot i'm sure you had good luck feel free to contact me

Answer 5

Absolutley! Im living proof... I had two ectopic pregnancies also and Im now 3 months pregnant!! My husband and I are so excited, we have been wanting this for such a long time.

Be patient and the best of luck to you.

Answer 6

Yes but you may have a better Chance if you have your egg implanted for you...that way it does make it where it needs to be..good luck dear