YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for December, 2001: Re: ectopic

Re: ectopic

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 4 Dec 2001 09:31:01 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 4 Dec 2001, anon wrote: >
>My question is one which I have been trying to get answered for a while
>but with no results. I had an ectopic in Jan when I was 17. It was
>caused by the fact that I had un-diagnosed Clymidia. They removed my
>right tube but I still have my left. My question is what damage will
>the STD have done to my other tube, will it be severe enough to cause
>another ectopic, or after taking the antibiotics to get rid of it, will
>it have gone back to normal? Are there any specialists that my doc can
>send me to, or some tests that can be done to check on this? I am very
>worried about my future fertility, and having another accident and
>causing another ectopic.
>
>Thank you.

It is certainly possible that there is tubal damage on the other side, and while treatment may have prevented damage to the point of tubal blockage, there is no way to know without doing either an HSG (hysterosalpingogram) or Chromopertubation. An HSG is generally the best choice, as it is an x-ray test that does not require surgery, though it is uncomfortable and a bit expensive. Chromopertubation has to be done in conjunction with a laparoscopy (surgery) and is very, very expensive as a result. Talk with your gyn.

-- 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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