WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1999: Re: Ectopic Pregnancy

Re: Ectopic Pregnancy - Recovery Period

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Nov 1999 20:39:33 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 30 Nov 1999, Melody wrote: >
>My doctor is fairly certain that I have an ectopic pregnancy in the left
>fallopian tube. Two vaginal ultrasounds have located a mass on in my
>left tube near but not on the ovary. I'm returning to the doctor on
>Thursday of this week to get the results from a 2nd hCG test (tested
>1441 hCG yesterday). He says assuming the rate drops we'll discuss
>treatment options (surgery or methotrexate) on Thursday when I see him.
>
>I have researched these options on the web and can't seem to find
>anything about recovery periods for each. I understand with
>methotrexate it could take up to 7 weeks for the mass to dissolve. How
>long does it take to recover from laparoscopy?

With an ectopic that hasn't ruptured yet, a few days.

>How soon will I be able
>to return to normal functioning?

Depends what you call normal functioning but basically 1-2 weeks.

>I travel for my job and am curious how long I'd be restricted from
>travel with either option.

Depending upon specifics, 1-2 weeks average.

>Any info you can share would be appreciated!

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York

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