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When and how you can get pregnant after an ectopic pregnancy
It is quite possible to become pregnant after an ectopic pregnancy, but you need to carefully prepare for this. There is always a risk that the situation will repeat itself, so thoughtful planning is the key to success. It is necessary to assess how serious the consequences of an unsuccessful pregnancy are.
Is it possible to get pregnant after an ectopic pregnancy?
First of all, before thinking about re-pregnancy, a woman should fully recover from a failed attempt. It is necessary to drink all prescribed medications, undergo physiotherapy. It is worth waiting at least six months, the menstrual cycle should be restored. This will talk about the normalization of hormonal levels.
Will it be possible to get pregnant after an ectopic pregnancy, the GHA procedure will tell
Much depends on whether surgical intervention was used to remove the ovum and in what condition the fallopian tubes are. If the tube has been removed, the chances of getting pregnant quickly are somewhat reduced. After all, it is impossible to predict in advance in which ovary ovulation will occur.
If the egg comes out from the side of the missing tube, there will be no way for it to enter the uterus.
It will be useful to check the patency of the fallopian tubes. This can be done using hysterosalpingography – HSG – or diagnostic laparoscopy. As a result of research, it will become clear whether there are adhesions in the tubes that can interfere with the passage of a fertilized egg. If you have adhesions, you should discuss with your doctor the possibility of excision.
You also need to be tested for sexually transmitted infections. Chlamydia, myco- and ureaplasma contribute to the appearance of adhesions in the tubes, can cause miscarriage or frozen pregnancy.
When you can get pregnant after an ectopic pregnancy, an ultrasound will show. With the help of an ultrasound examination, it is possible to establish whether ovulation is occurring and in what state the uterine endometrium is – it must be thick enough for the ovum to successfully anchor.
It is more difficult to get pregnant if, after an ectopic pregnancy, a woman has both tubes removed. In this case, she can carry the child with the help of IVF – in vitro fertilization.
To discuss this possibility, you need to seek help from a fertility specialist.
Otherwise, planning for a new pregnancy can proceed in the same way as for any other couple. You need to make sure that both partners are completely healthy, get rid of bad habits in advance and start taking folic acid.