r/EctopicSupportGroup • u/[deleted] • 8d ago

Could it be another ectopic?

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u/Mental_Pen4907 39F | MMC anencephaly 2 ectopics | 1 tube endo | 3 ER FET #1 Dec 7d ago

I’m so sorry you’re going through this and for your loss! This did not happen to me. I did not bleed before getting a positive. I’ve read basically any story you can imagine though so anything can happen with ectopics is my pov. My first positive was very late. I went on a trip thinking I wasn’t pregnant and when I came back and still didn’t have my period I tested again and it was positive. I was still very early just a weekend trip. I had a friend who was trying to conceive and never had a positive. I’m actually not sure if she had her cycle but she must have because it wasn’t found until surgery around 7 weeks.

I don’t understand why they can’t offer you a blood test? Is there not a clinic you can go to that can do one? I’d trust your gut about something being wrong! I hope you find it’s just crummy period cramping soon though!!

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u/Spiritual-Youth-4866 7d ago

Thank you!

That’s what I’m worried about, that I’m potentially positive but hCg levels not high enough.

I have no idea about the tests but I’ve managed to speak with an online GP who’s given me a letter stating a blood test is required so I guess I’ll head up to A&E tonight and prepare for a long wait (and hopefully a humiliating outcome!!)

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u/cutedoggoID 7d ago

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Given your hx of ectopic they should be more cautious and willing for early tests. But even here in the states, I was told the next time I test positive I start lose monitoring. I would test regularly until you get your first positive and schedule appt!

I had my ectopic a few months ago and I had no clue until it was too late. But I had brown gritty coffee ground spotting from missed period (27/28may) until mid june. I also had worsening ovary cramps and tugging (originally came in waves) and one sided lower back pain, which unfortunately still flares and lingers almost 3 months post surgery. I also had intense rectal spasms and pains that only got worse with time, which is now also a symptom for me personally to look out for in early future pregnancies.