Successful Preganancy After an Ectopic Pregnancy

Hello,

I had a regular pregnancy at 19, an ectopic pregnancy in my early 20's and then about 6 years later another ectopic pregnancy and lost a fallopian tube from scarring.

Almost 15 years later I have had my second child and she is healthy and strong and so am I!

I was so scared at the thought of an ectopic, but the thought of not having another child was scarier. I had a normal pregnacy and have no regrets! Natural is indeed possible I am a fact! I am 46 and have a beautiful and healthy 3 year old!

You may want to look into In Vitro Fertilization. It bypasses the tubes. It is expensive and not guaranteed, but it does give you a chance without the fear of an ectopic pregnancy. Talk with your doctor. Also, if you are open to it, adoption can be a beautiful choice. I did 7 IVF's and never got pregnant, then adopted our daughter only to become pregnant with our son. So I have done it all :) Adoption is a great route, guaranteed child at the other end. You have lots of choices and opportunites out there! If you need any more info please feel free to email me directly.

My daughter had the same thing 4 years ago. She has since had a health 2 year old and a 4 month old. My cousin had a tumor removed 30 years ago and then had 4 health children who are now grown and providing her with grandchildren. Just take time to heal befor the next one. Good Luck.
J.

My daughter recently had a not-so-drastic experience with an ovarian cystectomy and surgery that cut the entire length of the fallopian tube to release extensive fluid. She is at risk for ectopic pregnancy on that side.

Because we alternate the side with ovulate every month, I would suggest trying to get pregnant when you ovulate on the left side.

With your situation (and my daughter's) you now have the benefit [sigh] of knowing what side you are ovulating from. Most of us don't have a clue.

Good luck, and may God be with you during this process.

Hi K.,
I had the same thing almost 14 years ago. My tube did rupture and my OB Dr. Hamilton said he repaired my tube.5 months later I got pregnant. She was my 3rd and final I thought and now I have my 4th who is 2 years old! So yes it is very possible! Best of luck to you!!!

Hi K.,
I have never had an ectopic preganancy, but I did find out after 2 years of trying to concieve, that I had only one working fallopian tube. The other, due to a a birth defect, had a water filled "sac" and the opening, by the ovary, was completely sealed. I had to have the tube completely removed. I was able to get pregnant a year later with the help of fertility drugs (Clomid) and insemination. It is VERY possible to get pregnant with only one fallopian tube. However, I recommend seeing a fertiltiy specialist if you want to get pregnant soon and don't have time to waste due to age, wanting a sibling close in age to your first, etc. Dr. Preston Nelson @ FPNC in San Jose is amazing!

Hi K., Sorry about your experiance. I had two eptopics. One post delivery about 7 years after my daughter was born in 1984, the left one. Then again in 1989. They were both life threatening and I lost the right tube. The doctor told me I would never have a child again since the odds were one in a million. In 1998 I gave birth to a healthy 7 pound boy now 10 years old. Miracle? 1 in a million? I don't know, perhaps it is a miracle. So good luck to you!
Tina

K., I have a 10 year old daughter, I had her in 97 and in 98 I had a simular situation as well. The preganany wan unplanned and I was tons of pain which turned out to be an etopic pregnancy, and was rushed into emergeny suregery. I also loss my right tube. I after that gave my body time to heal and we got pregnant again, we loss the baby at 4 months but do to a rare water dieseas. This had nothing to do with the tube being gone. We now have another very healthy 3 year old. I had a bit of issues with this pregnany because she was so active she was thrashing around inside that they put me on early bed rest again nothing to do with the etopic situation. I say go for it. The reason I tell you about the loss/miscarriage is only to inform you it had nothing to do with the other. I wish you all the luck in the world. The more you stress though the risky ant pregnancy will be. Take care M..

I have a friend who had a serious tubal pregnancy. She had 3 more kids without problems afterward. I don't know how close she had to be monitored through her pregnancy, but I wouldn't let that stop me from having your own unless your health is generally fragile in the first place. Our bodies are amazing creations!
Good luck!
K

My mother had all four of her kids (including a set of twins) after an ectopic pregancy and emergency surgery! This was 20+ years ago so I assume things have progressed medically since then. Best of luck

That happened to me as a young woman and I have gone on to have 3 healthly children.
The scars hurt for a long time and I was very scarred they would be horrible in the 1st pregnancy but I was fine - actually it was the laperocopy scar that hurt the most - I also had a 'bikini C section' type scar.

Good Luck,

R.

I had a similar ectopic episode over 25 years ago and I was told that it would not be a problem to get pregnant again. The MD explained, that women alternate ovulation each month, from the left to right Fallopian tube. If your right tube is unattached, the egg will still be released from that ovary and can potentially migrate to the other side. That what told to me over 25 years ago and I'm not certain if that reasoning holds true now. I will say that it took me 7 months to get pregnant with my first (I was 37 years old) but only one month to bring my second in to this world. So, I had no problem having children with only one tube. Remain positive and optimistic and I'm hopeful you'll get pregnant with your second. Good luck!

PS The doctors do say the risk is higher for another ectopic pregnancy in our cases, probably because they don't know what caused the tubal scarring/blockage in the first place. I have never talked to anyone, however, who has had a second ectopic. I wouldn't let the doctors deter you.

Hello K.,
I had a similar experience. My husband and I had tried unsuccessfully for 8 years to have a child. Well, finally it happened, unfortunately it was an ectopic pregnancy. We were both devastated. Due to complications,I had to have my left fallopian tube removed. I was afraid that I would not be able to conceive with just one remaining fallopian tube. It had been difficult with two functioning fallopian tubes what would my chances be with one. Guess what, two months after the surgery I found myself pregnant with the joy of my life, my son. Hang in there miracles do happen.

Absolutely it's possible to have another child, I had my son in 1992 after the same surgery in 1990 and at 42 just had a baby girl this past October. Even though you are in a "riskier" category to have another ectopic pregnancy that does not make it impossible to have a normal pregnancy (and delivery). Nature can always find a way. Even though you only have 1 tube now you may find that you now ovulate every month from the same side. That is what happened to me. When I got pregnant this last time my doctor immediately ordered an ultrasound to make sure the baby was in the right place and not in the tube. For me the experience of pregnancy seemed even safer this last time because I was so closely checked throughout. So keep the faith and don't give up on the hope of another baby. Good luck and God bless.

Hi K.,
First I want to say that I'm sorry for your ordeal. I had an ectopic pregnancy in Dec. 2004. My tube didnt burst but the doctors told my that it was very close. They didnt have to remove the tube or anything but I was also told that it is riskier sense there is scar tissue and the fact that I've had that ectopic. I got pregnant again with my oldest daughter just 9 months after my ordeal and when she was 6 months old I got pregnant with my second daughter. AS soon as I found out that I was pregnant (with both my girls) I went in to get an ultrasound to make sure things were fine. My doctors office usualy dont start seeing patients until there about 8 weeks or so, but I kept bothering them until I got in. And it turns out that they were understanding. So if you want to try for another be careful and if you think something may not be right or you just want some peace of mind ask for an ultrasound.
Good Luck and Best Wishes

It is very possible!!! I have a girlfriend who had to have on of her overies removed with part of her fallopian tube, and now with out having to use any fertilazation drugs she now has TWIN baby girls!!!! Don't give up hope!!!