“Abortion is healthcare”
An abortion story from someone who had a surgical abortion, after being diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy.
I had a positive on our first round of IVF. At a 6-week scan, after a feeling in my gut, nothing was found. I was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy.
“The procedure saved my life.”
I was rushed in for emergency surgery by myself. It was found that the ectopic pregnancy had ruptured, and I was bleeding internally.
The procedure saved my life, otherwise I would have bled to death.
Abortion is healthcare.
Please see below for more information about ectopic pregnancy.
Ectopic Pregnancy
Rarely, a pregnancy may be developing outside of the womb. This is called an “ectopic pregnancy”.
Please watch out for these signs and symptoms of ectopic pregnancy:
- Brown watery discharge (can be vaginal bleeding)
- One-sided pain in the lower part of your abdomen (“tummy”) or pelvis
- Pain in your shoulder
Other symptoms include:
- Dizziness
- Discomfort when passing urine or pooing
- Diarrhoea and vomiting
These symptoms may not be a sign of anything serious but if you experience any of these, please call our 24-hour aftercare line on 0345 122 1441.
If you have these symptoms, feel very unwell and have severe pain, please call 999 or be taken to the nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department.
If you have concerns that you may have an ectopic pregnancy during your medical abortion, please call our 24-hour aftercare line on 0345 122 1441.
Additional information and support
For support and information, please visit the NHS page ‘Ectopic Pregnancy’ here.
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust is a charity that may also be able to offer you support and advice.
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