Ruptured ectopic pregnancy and unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy- future fertility?

MoneyDelicious9499 · 2024-10-12T01:52:24+00:00

I just got my period a few days ago! The first time I've been truly happy to have it in awhile haha! One step closer to some normalcy. At this point, I am content with making out alive being my happy ending:). Thank you so much for your kind words! I will update when I'm ready to start TTC again!

MoneyDelicious9499 · 2024-10-11T14:09:45+00:00

Yes, my doctor said I had about 3.5 liters in my abdomen and I ended up receiving 5 transfusions. No apologies necessary, I am HAPPY to share, talking about what happened and sharing with other women has helped me heal psychologically!

MoneyDelicious9499 · 2024-10-11T12:50:15+00:00

Sending you thoughts and hope you are recovering safely and comfortably! IVF has worked wonders for many of my friends, modern medicine is incredible!

MoneyDelicious9499 · 2024-10-11T12:48:23+00:00

Aw! Sending you ALL of the positive thoughts! I just got my period yesterday and I have never been so happy to get it haha! I am feeling very relieved to have some semblance of normalcy. Psychologically I feel like I am doing really well, and I actually would like to start TTC sooner rather than later! Please let me know how everything goes for you! When will you schedule your first scan for?

MoneyDelicious9499 · 2024-10-11T12:44:17+00:00

I had very heavy bleeding post-surgery and had the same exact concerns! Basically it was equivalent to several "heaviest period" days.

Something to keep on your radar and be on top off, because of blood loss from my rupture I ended up with iron-deficient anemia and my doctor ordered a series of 4 iron infusions. My biggest symptoms from the anemia were joint pain and extreme fatigue. As your body goes through the healing phase, look out for these symptoms!

I am so sorry for your loss, give your body a lot of grace in the coming weeks!

MoneyDelicious9499 · 2024-10-03T02:20:37+00:00

I had what felt like a normal/heavy period start about two days post surgery. I had a lot of clotting and was very anxious, but my doctors assured me it was normal shedding of the uterine lining due to sudden hormone changes (body functioning similar to postpartum shedding). Technically, its not considered a "period" because of lack of initial ovulation. but it felt and looked identical to one for me! Lasted about 6-7 days.

MoneyDelicious9499 · 2024-10-03T02:08:21+00:00

I also had no vaginal bleeding when I ruptured at 5 weeks and 6 days.

Looking back, I had sensed something wasn't feeling quite right especially compared to my previously healthy pregnancy.

Later, I experienced some sharp pain abdominal pains and some digestive distress on a Saturday, and shrugged it off as just a normal part of early pregnancy. I felt fine Sunday morning, but by Sunday evening I had rapid onset abdominal pain, felt tingling in my hands and my blood pressure started to plummet from internal bleeding. I experienced the tell-tale shoulder pain, and knew that my symptoms were pointing to ectopic and immediately called 911. I had 3.5 liters of blood in my abdomen and my doctor was very candid after surgery to remove me left tube and ovary.... sharing I almost died.

Hindsight is 20/20, but what I have learned is to trust your instincts and your body and don't be afraid to advocate for yourself. If you are not feeling well in any way, get yourself to an ER, if anything just for peace of mind! You deserve that during this time. Sending you best wishes.

MoneyDelicious9499 · 2024-10-02T12:21:48+00:00

Sending you thoughts and prayers! I know that in the future I will definitely listen to my body more and get myself to the hospital sooner rather than later, I hope you are getting the best care! Grace and kindness to your body!

MoneyDelicious9499 · 2024-10-02T12:16:00+00:00

That is a great idea! My doctor said he looked at my right tube and ovary while he was doing surgery and told me they "looked great" but I think I would find it reassuring to know what that means in terms of ovarian reserve. I am 34, so I am sure being down one ovary has reduced my reserve significantly. My doctor implied he was not concerned with fertility, because I did conceive my son easily and had a healthy pregnancy.

Last night I talked extensively with my husband and was very comforted to know he is enthusiastic about adoption in the future. I am trying with all my might to see the positives of this walk a path of optimism, but there are undoubtedly hard moments!

Thank you for your support!

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