TTC after Ectopic with methotrexate

[sunshine1217]

A little background about me: I had a blighted ovum earlier this year that ended with a D and C. Then the first cycle post d and c, I got pregnant again and this time it's an ectopic. Now I've been told that they will give me a methotrexate injection tomorrow. Does that affect future fertility? Anyone have any success stories to share? I am wondering if I should give up TTC.

 

[GI_Jane]

I wasn't treated with methotrexate in the end but I was told it shouldn't affect your fertility but you would need to wait 3 months before trying again.

I'm so sorry to read what you have and are going through. Hugs.x

 

[sunshine1217]

Thanks GI_jane, sorry to hear you went through that too. I know theoretically it shouldn't but I don't know anyone who has been treated with that and still had babies later. I went and got the injection today, too late to turn back anyway. If it doesn't work, I would still probably need the surgery.

Congrats on your son! he is almost 2! I also have a little october boy. he's turning 3 this year. Are you guys going to have another?

 

[sunshine1217]

Oh i misread, it sounds like you had an mc in 2012 and then an ectopic in 2014. arch, so sorry! how far along was your ectopic and why didn't they offer methotrexate?

 

[drc]

I had an ectopic treated with Methotrexate in January 2012. We took a break for the recommended 3 months, then got pregnant right away. I now have a healthy 2 year old. I definitely felt hopeless at the time of the ectopic, but it is totally possible to have a successful pregnancy afterward!

 

[GI_Jane]

Oh i misread, it sounds like you had an mc in 2012 and then an ectopic in 2014. arch, so sorry! how far along was your ectopic and why didn't they offer methotrexate?

How are you feeling since the jab sunshine?

I've had 3 pregnancies but only one son to show for it but he's my world. We hope to try for another September/October this year but I'm a little worried it will take ages because of the one tube situation now.

I was offered the methotrexate but when I expressed how much pain I was in they decided to do an exploratory surgery and although the tube hadn't ruptured fully I was bleeding internally so the tube had to come out and the bleed get cleaned up and everything. I was 9 weeks when they did the surgery but had been complaining of the pain and going in for HCG measurements since I was about 6/7 weeks.

How are you feeling emotionally?

 

[sunshine1217]

drc, that is wonderful i just worry that what if my pregnancy happened in that tube again, wouldn't it have stuff in there that would prevent an embryo from going through it? i don't know if i make any sense even but the tubes sound so delicate. do you have a boy or girl?

GI_Jane, physically i am really tired. emotionally i feel bleak and down. i guess i just have to get past this time. i had the shot monday so will go back friday then again on monday to follow up. it's weird knowing i have a nonviable sac in there. i've had 2 successful pregnancies and 2 non successful ones now, it's scary to try again but at the same time it is very unsatisfying to end on a miscarriage.

 

[GI_Jane]

Take your time sunshine, you've had two horrible experiences and so close together. I hope you have a lot of family and friends supporting you.
Once you've had one ectopic there is an increased risk it could happen again, it has certainly put me off wanting to try again but I want DS to have a sibling so we will go for it but I will have closer monitoring this time. Do you feel that a third child will complete your family? I feel that way about having one more so it's worth the risk for me.
I hope all your follow up appointments go well and certainly express your fears to the doctor.
Take care

 

[saveme]

A little background about me: I had a blighted ovum earlier this year that ended with a D and C. Then the first cycle post d and c, I got pregnant again and this time it's an ectopic. Now I've been told that they will give me a methotrexate injection tomorrow. Does that affect future fertility? Anyone have any success stories to share? I am wondering if I should give up TTC.

Hi sunshine I'm so sorry you're going through this, I myself have had one miscarriage in "08" and two ectopic pregnancies one in 2010 and the next in 2013 both times treated with mtx I thought what have I done in this lifetime to have to go through this. But then came 2014 and I landed pregnant again I thought here we go again but nope God had a beautiful little angel in the right spot, and I gave birth to my beautiful,healthy, little girl on the 12th of March so it can happen after mtx btw both ectopics were in my right tube and they claim that's the same side I ovulated and released the egg from so my belief and faith has been fully restored and I give all the praise and thanks to the Lord. And I pray you will have the same miracle in your life. Take your time to heal physically, mentally and emotionally. Me personally I started getting really fit and became a gym rat, meditated, prayed all the time and two other things I tried was vitamin b12 and a baby aspirin for a month before I landed pregnant, don't know if it helped but a doctor I work with recommended I try them for the migraines I was having. And It worked not only for the migraines but I got pregnant after one month of taking them everyday. I Wish you good luck and keep ya chin up God has a plan for you and your family, praying for you!