Pregnancy after an ectopic pregnancy is possible and gives a good chance of giving birth to a he althy child. Of course, a lot depends on what was the reason for the incorrect implantation of the embryo and how the treatment was carried out. What are the risks of pregnancy after an ectopic pregnancy?
Ectopic pregnancycarriesincreased risk ofectopic pregnancy - it rises from 1 to 10 percent. Therefore, when the cause of the ectopic pregnancy was abnormalities related to the structure of the reproductive organ, it is so important to cure them. Doctors recommend trying to get another pregnancy not earlier than three months after the ectopic pregnancy, but always only after the end of treatment. The best sign that you can start trying to get another pregnancy is that your menstrual cycle is going well.
Pregnancy after an ectopic pregnancy with the removal of the fallopian tube
Removal of the fallopian tube reduces the chance of pregnancy to 50-80 percent, but does not eliminate it. Usually, ovulation occurs alternately in the left ovary and then in the right ovary. When one of them is removed, ovulation occurs every other month. So you should monitor your cycle and ovulation either with home appliances or ask your gynecologist for help.
Pregnancy after ectopic pregnancy: tubal patency test
In some cases, after an ectopic pregnancy, doctors recommend testing the patency of the fallopian tubes - sonohysterography or hysterosalpingography (HSG). The first test is now used more often because it is less harmful to the patient's he alth. These tests allow to check the patency of the fallopian tubes and to exclude the presence of adhesions that could mechanically impede the process of fertilization and implantation. They also enable the doctor to accurately locate any changes, which influences further treatment decisions.
Pregnancy after ectopic pregnancy: the role of the psyche
An ectopic pregnancy is a very traumatic experience for a woman. And stress and worrying, often even blaming herself for an ectopic pregnancy, do not serve either for recovery or for future pregnancy efforts. That is why doctors emphasize so much the need to support their patients by their relatives.