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Trying: after a complication, like ectopic pregnancy
I had an ectopic pregnancy that resolved itself without surgery. Although I have none of the risk factors normally associated with ectopic pregnancy, I'm afraid that something is wrong with my Fallopian tubes and I'll never have a normal pregnancy. How common are ectopic pregnancies for women who don't fall into the high-risk category, and how many of them go on to give birth?
Risk factors for ectopic pregnancy include: salpingitis (inflammation of the Fallopian tube), adhesions due to infections, endometriosis or appendicitis, rare developmental abnormalities of the tube, previous ectopic pregnancy, previous pelvic surgery, multiple induced abortions, tumours such as ovarian masses or fibroids, hormonal changes that may affect tubal motility, cigarette smoking, certain infertility techniques and some contraceptive failures (although rates are lower than among non-users).
Ectopic pregnancies are more common as women get older. For all races (the rate is higher in non-white populations): ages 15 to 44 the rate is 10.7 per 1000 pregnancies.
As you might imagine, whether or not a woman goes on to have a successful pregnancy depends upon the reason for the ectopic pregnancy (if one can be ascertained). Most women who have had one ectopic go on to achieve a successful pregnancy, but the risks are much higher if you have had two or more ectopic pregnancies.
All you can do is to hope for the best. The odds are with you, so try not to be too worried.
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