An ectopic pregnancy is actually really dangerous for women. This is a pregnancy that occurs when the egg is fertilized outside of the uterus. When this happens, the embryo will try to attach to other organs in the body. The most common organ that it attaches to is the fallopian tubes.
An ectopic pregnancy will need to be removed by your doctor. Women with this type of pregnancy only have about a 50% chance of surviving if the pregnancy is not treated. However, after the pregnancy has been removed, you will then be free to try to conceive once again.
CHANCES OF A SECOND ECTOPIC PREGNANCY
It is common for women who have had an ectopic pregnancy to worry about having a repeat one in the future. Luckily, the majority of women who do have an ectopic pregnancy go on to become pregnant and produce healthy babies through a healthy pregnancy.
Some women do have to have a fallopian tube removed due to the ectopic pregnancy, but even these women are able to become pregnant in most cases. The important thing is that the woman has at least one working fallopian tube when she is trying to conceive after an ectopic pregnancy.
STRUGGLING TO CONCEIVE
After a woman has had an ectopic pregnancy, it could take longer for her to become pregnant. This is especially true if she has had to have a fallopian tube removed. The tube that an egg tries to travel through is completely random. So, if the woman’s body chooses the missing tube to travel through, she will not be able to become pregnant that month.
The best thing you can do is to track your ovulation cycle. This is something you can do by using a basal thermometer or an ovulation predictor kit. Both are accurate options and will help you determine when you are ovulating.
If you determine you are not ovulating at all, you should talk to your doctor. It is possible that further treatment is necessary or that you need to take a prescription or supplement to help your body begin ovulating regularly again.
The most important thing, however, is that you wait for your body to heal completely before you begin trying to conceive again. This could take anywhere between three and six months. You will also want to wait until your mental and emotional state is healthy again. Talk to your doctor about the best time to begin conceiving after an ectopic pregnancy.