conceiving after ectopic pregnancy

[soph1544]

Hi I am  25 years old and have a 6 year old daughter. 3years ago I suffered an ectopic pregnancy and one of my fallopian tubes was removed. After surgery I was told that my ovaries and everything else looks healthy although my remaining tube was a little enlarged and wasn't sure if this was to do with the ectopic/surgery. I would really like to try conceiving again but am worried about having another ectopic and also my chances of conceiving? If anyone has any information it would be greatly appreciated

Soph

[soph1544]

Thank you so much your information has really helped. I will def visit the doctors about my remaining tube as I think this is my main worry. I've heard there is a test called a HCG where they can check for any tube damage/blockage but I am not sure if you have to be trying for a year or so first before they recomend you for this or maybe they offer it straight away if you have had an  ectopic. I wish you all the best of luck x

[katymay02]

hi, I have just suffered an ectopic too, mine however resolved naturally and I didnt need the injection or surgery.  Despite this the nurse did go through alot of information with me and I have done a lot of research myself.  I have heard of a lot of women who have only one tube that have gone on to have healthy pregnancies.  Both ovaries will still be producing eggs and it is even possible for your remaining tube to 'pick up' the egg from the opposite ovary, this i know from experience! (if this doesnt happen however the egg generally enters the body and will not be fertilised).  It is certainly not the case that having one tube reduces the changes of conceiving by 50% as some women fear.  If you have have had one ectopic the chances of having another one are about 10% (looking at sites this generally varies but 10% is the figure the hospital used)  but as you have had the affected tube removed, your chances of another shouldnt be any higher than the normal 1%. The only thing that would increase this figure is if the remaining tube was damaged so it might be worth talking to your doctor about why your other tube was enlarged

I am hoping to start trying again with my husband and have got so much helpful information from this site, I hope my information has helped but there will be lots more on this site if you have a little search around :) good luck xxx