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Re: Ectopic pregnancy: is there a way to avoid the second one?

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 15 May 2002 10:40:54 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 14 May 2002, Alexandra wrote: >
>Hello
>I had an ectopic pregnancy 9 months ago. Prior to that I was trying to
>get pregnant for almost 2 years. I had laparoscopy done 2 times (after
>the first one I had a child, after the second one I had an ectopic
>pregnancy). My doctor did not send me to ultrasound test although she
>knew my whole infertility history, laparoscopies etc. So I have a
>feeling she could have made steps to find out that my pregnancy was
>dangerous and she did not. So I ended up losing one of my tubes.
>So I have 2 questions.
>1. I am not really comfortable with my OB anymore. I am looking for a
>good one in Wellesley area. I would appreciate if you recommend
>someone.
>2. Is there a way to prevent a new ectopic pregnancy?
>Thanks a lot in advance!
>
>--
>Alexandra
>

the only sure way is to not get pregnant. You may actually be better off without the tube that had the ectopic. The recurrence rate in a previously affected tube is extremely high. If you can only get pregnant through a good tube, your risks are lower.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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