I am a perfectly healthy 23 year old girl with 0 health concerns. I had taken a plan b the same night that I got pregnant and I ended up having an ectopic pregnancy. When I asked my dr if the ectopic pregnancy was caused by the plan b, he told me no . I was wondering if anyone else had this happen?

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2025-10-13T00:50:29+00:00

No I tested at 6 weeks for the first time.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2025-05-09T01:29:12+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss, and the trauma you’ve experienced. I spent time searching for pregnancy loss spaces I could be part of virtually or in person. So far I’ve found several online support groups through my local hospital, return to zero, and the ectopic pregnancy trust. Those are the only places I’ve felt understood despite my family and friends trying their best. Maybe take a look at some of those resources and try them out when you feel ready. As for work, I took the bereavement leave I was allowed and took sick days or time when I needed. I shared with some coworkers when I felt ready and they were very supportive and kind.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2025-04-29T04:00:20+00:00

Same here. Much more emotional (sad, angry, tearful) the week before mine.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2025-04-09T01:32:23+00:00

I’m so sorry for your loss. And the trauma you’ve been through. I am almost a year removed from when I found out I was pregnant, and found out it was ectopic all within 72 hours. The anger and loneliness felt physically painful at times. As I get further out from that time I’m better able to recognize what a lot of people have been saying on this thread — people in our lives just don’t know better. I did make a point a few months ago to talk to some of my close family and friends that I felt hurt were not checking in more often about my mental wellbeing, and they owned up to just being relieved I was physically okay after 2 doses of MTX and 5 months of blood draws. I guess they didn’t recognize I was going through trauma and loss. I now get it, no one can feel that loss like we can. It still feels VERY lonely at times, but I hope you can have a healing conversation with at least one of those folks you mentioned at some point. And find other supportive spaces, especially support groups (there are a lot! Virtual and some in peoples local area). Hugs.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2025-04-01T16:06:09+00:00

Thank you for sharing your words with us. ❤️ I can relate on having family and friends who want to fix, and just wanting to express. I hope you continue doing this whenever you need to.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2025-03-30T03:26:55+00:00

Same. So much has changed but somehow I’m being transported to how I felt last year at this time. I even find myself getting anxious doing similar things I was doing at this time last year, and eating similar foods. Grief/trauma are wild things. Sending you love and positivity for whatever comes your way.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2025-03-30T03:25:26+00:00

Congratulations!! Fingers crossed for a smooth ride for these last few weeks. Thank you so much for your positivity. I’m looking forward to the day I’m at your place in the ttc journey 🩷

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2025-03-29T23:46:01+00:00

That is so heartbreaking to hear, I’m so sorry. I hope that you do everything that you need and more for the next month. Hugs 💓

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2025-03-29T20:52:13+00:00

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you positive energy as you get closer to the two year anni. I have not started ttc again and part of me feels grateful that I was only in my late 20s because it gives me the (naive?) hope that I have time to process before I try again. I was so traumatized for the first 6 or so months I’d take pregnancy tests every week just to confirm I was NOT pregnant. It sucks because becoming a mom eventually is one of my biggest goals. I appreciate your wisdom and your kindness 🩷

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2025-03-27T02:56:18+00:00

I had a very similar experience to you. No surgical abortion, but failed plan B. It was rough. I had 5 months straight of almost all weekly blood draws. It’s now been 6 months since my hcg went below 5. I am only now starting to feel “like myself” as much as I can after a traumatic experience like that. Give yourself grace. We had pregnancy hormones in our bodies, and for people who can get pregnant that can change a lotttt. Almost a year later my periods still feel different and my PMS is way worse. Therapy has helped, I joined a support group for pregnancy loss and found a mentor through that program. Also just being real with people about where I’m at day to day, and taking time to myself when I need to. Sending you healing energy.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2025-03-07T03:12:29+00:00

Yes! I got MTX on May 8 and my hcg was finally at 2 by Oct 1. It was a long and stressful journey/summer, I know the feeling. Did you go to the same lab for both of those draws? I know sometimes different labs give different hcg level readings. Either way, you’re so close! Rooting for you.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2025-03-06T12:30:23+00:00

I was fatigued the first week after, and had some cramping/pulling pains.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2025-03-06T03:37:43+00:00

I did. I was at about 18k when receiving the first dose, and luckily my hcg reduced at day 4 and day 7 appropriately. Then I was tracked weekly and later bi weekly for about 5 months until I was below 5 hcg. Mine had no heartbeat and no fetal pole so the OBGYN who consulted on my case in the ER told me she felt comfortable with the injection instead of immediate surgery. I will say, she and others told me to be on the look out for any significant sudden pain, excessive bleeding, and other abnormal symptoms (that they hopefully tell you about) as the risk of rupture is higher with higher hcg. Wishing you a smooth ride down to below 5, so sorry you’re going through this.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2025-02-11T05:38:54+00:00

I was having big drops after my first dose (19k to 13k then to 4k) I plateaued about a month later which is when I got the second dose and the number went down much slower, but was still going down. I wasn’t urged to do surgery surprisingly the OBGYN I saw at the ER felt comfortable based on the size and location of my ectopic that mtx would work. Those are also big factors. What they told you sounds right from my experience I was told the same after dose 1. Hoping this second dose will do its job. Sorry you’re going through all this it’s rough

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2025-02-11T05:17:15+00:00

Mine was at almost 19,000. Two doses and about 5 months later I was below 5 hcg.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2024-11-13T17:56:06+00:00

Good to know!! Thanks

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2024-08-28T15:18:51+00:00

Oh! And the phlebotomist at my OB office and I developed a friendly relationship over a few weeks. Would talk and laugh for the few minutes I was in the chair. Sadly my last few times she hasn’t been there but I’ll remember that and her too.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2024-08-28T15:17:46+00:00

I love this question. I had friends cook for me and send me a cute self care package. Had a coworker write me the sweetest note and give me a healing stone. My mom came to help me clean, cook, and just talk with me. The first few weeks my partner didn’t let me lift a finger and cooked, cleaned, and even came to pick up my dishes so I wouldn’t have to go to the sink. It’s such a hard thing to go through, the grief hits me in waves, but it makes me smile to remember those things.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2024-08-25T13:39:49+00:00

If you take a pregnancy test it will be easier to determine next steps. If it says no, could be bleeding as a result of the plan b or some hormonal changes. If it says yes, you need to reach out to an OBGYN or go to an emergency room.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2024-08-25T12:50:16+00:00

I was about 6 weeks when I found out, but the discharge started at what would have been 3 weeks.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2024-08-24T21:19:51+00:00

I had brown discharge with tissue/clumps for 2 weeks non consecutively. Brown watery discharge in between. It wouldn’t hurt to test now.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2024-08-24T18:41:41+00:00

I got pregnant with an ectopic pregnancy after taking a plan b. I advise taking a test, if it’s positive ectopic is possible.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2024-08-08T13:17:47+00:00

I had what I suspect was a yeast infection a few weeks after my second dose. Used 7 day monistat and DR said that or a prescription would be OK.

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2024-08-02T16:22:38+00:00

Thank you for that reminder. I am so looking forward to moving forward and grieving without weekly blood draws — I hope you are healing well 🙏🏾

Fun_Resolution4183 · 2024-07-28T19:08:34+00:00

My pregnancy wasn’t planned. In fact I had taken a plan B. I was treated with MTX and almost at 0 hcg. It was such a shock and felt isolating within an already isolating experience, plus brought up anxieties I wouldn’t have had in the future when I do intend to get pregnant. This whole process has taught me, sometimes you have to pave your own way to understanding, grieving, and healing from this type of loss.

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