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

From: Alexandra (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 15 May 2002 13:34:58 -0500 (CDT)

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At Wed, 15 May 2002, William McIntosh, MD wrote: >
>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.
>

Thanks Doctor! Anybody knows a good OB doctor in Wellesley area, MA? Thanks!

--
Alexandra

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