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

Re: ectopic

From: Sharon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 4 Dec 2001 21:46:30 -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.

First of all, even though I know you may have questions about your fertility, don't try to get pregnant until you are really ready to start a family. There are tests that can be done to see how your tube is working when, and if you decide to conceive again. Most gynecologists can perform a test called a hysterosalpingogram(HSG) to check to see if your tube is open. This is a relatively simple outpatient test where dye is inserted into your tube and pictures are taken of it to see if the tube is open. Please don't assume you have a damaged tube and leave conception up to chance. You may have a perfectly normal remaining tube. Use a reliable birth control method. I would recommend talking with your healthcare provider about your concerns and getting them out in the open so you can relax and enjoy your life.

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Sharon Girard, PA-C

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