Ectopic pregnancy causes vaginal bleeding during pregnancy and this is why women are scared of getting pregnant after an ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy means that the fertilization occurs outside the womb. The fetus usually attaches in the fallopian tubes rather than the uterus and as the fallopian tubes do not have much place for the fetus to grow, chances of internal organ damage is high in this condition. There are some certain that every woman should need to know about getting pregnant after an ectopic pregnancy as this type of situation can happen to anyone. Here are some important information on this regard:
· Ectopic pregnancy happens to 1% mother which means once in every hundred pregnancies. Ectopic pregnancies affect both the chances of having another ectopic pregnancy and the chance of being infertile. But the good news is 60% women who are the victim of ectopic pregnancy have a record of normal pregnancy in the next try. If you had an ectopic pregnancy and the fallopian tube has not been damaged then there is a fifty percent chance that you are going to have a normal pregnancy but also there is chance that you may have another ectopic pregnancy. This is why it is best that you visit your gynecologist immediately when you get pregnant after an ectopic pregnancy. Those whose fallopian tube has been damaged after an ectopic pregnancy can remove the tube but if the second tube also gets damaged then it can result in infertility and as a result the fertilization needs to happen outside the body and then the eggs are placed in the womb. So, if you had an ectopic pregnancy and you are thinking about getting pregnant again, you should think about all your possibilities and get yourself prepared accordingly.
· In case of getting pregnant after an ectopic pregnancy- there is a 15% chance that you may have another ectopic pregnancy. This is why you should visit your doctor regularly when you are trying to get pregnant after an ectopic pregnancy to take necessary precautions to get you prepared to have a healthy pregnancy. If you are trying to get pregnant after an ectopic pregnancy then you should take some time to heal your body first. If you had a laparoscopic surgery after your previous ectopic pregnancy then it is recommended to wait for at least three to four months before conceiving again. However, if you had abdominal surgery then physicians usually suggest waiting for at least six months in order to heal the scarring properly.
· Always keep in mind the sooner you will end you ectopic pregnancy the less damage you will have in your fallopian tube and the chances of your normal pregnancy increase. Whenever you get pregnant again, you need to be extra conscious. Consult with your physician from the very beginning of your pregnancy, schedule for an early sonogram and follow up regularly.
· Also, you should do a thorough check up to find out the reason for your ectopic pregnancy. Any infection in body like pelvic inflammatory disease can cause ectopic pregnancy. This infection might cause scar and damage in the fallopian tubes. 50% operated ectopic pregnancy showed the signs of PID. If you have smoking habit then the chance of ectopic pregnancy is higher. So, eliminate all the risk factors before you try to get pregnant so that your chance of having another ectopic pregnancy decreases.
· Do not lose hope if you had an ectopic pregnancy. There is only 15% chance of having another ectopic pregnancy which means that there is 85% chance of having a healthy pregnancy which is very high in number. So, try to keep yourself fit and eat healthy diet to keep your body fit and perfect the next time you get pregnant. To get pregnant you need fallopian tubes but even if one gets damaged then the other can work effectively for pregnancy. You need to worry when both the tubes get damaged.
Women often damaged both of their fallopian tubes as a result of ectopic pregnancy. Even if this is the scenarios of your case, you do not need to worry. With the advancement of medical sector a solution to your problem is possible. You can try out infertility treatments like in vitro fertilization (IVF) where a healthy embryo will be implanted in your uterus directly. This is why I would recommend you to visit your doctor frequently after an ectopic pregnancy so that you know all the necessary information and can avoid another ectopic pregnancy or can try out other alternatives.