Ectopic Pregnancy

[ashleighnb]

I had an ectopic pregnancy in July 2007. They removed it with laproscopic surgery. I have had a full term pregnancy prior to the ectopic in January 2005. My fiance and I are trying to concieve again. What are my chances of concieving a healthy child a carry it to full term?

[Keith Downing, MD]

Hello,

Your risk of a recurrent ectopic is ~15% (this is slightly higher if you had a salpingostomy--opening of the affected tube, vs. salpingectomy--removal of the affected tube).  

The ability to conceive is quite high, up to 89%.  Carrying that pregnancy to full term would not be related to your ectopic history.

Best regards and happy New Year,

Dr. Downing

[littlenikki]

can u tell me iv had 3ectopics and had my right tube removed and my left one is blocked.i got told that i couldnt get court but here i am again around 4 wks pregnant i had hcg done today and its at 118 is that normal for around 4wks pg im so worried that im having a other ectopic pg as i have pain on my left side but not all the time. i have a little burning sensation in my shoulder could this be a other ectopic could u pls help thanks.