Repeat ERPC - any experiences please?

[worriedmum100]

I had an ERPC 2 weeks ago. I did a pg test yesterday that was a wrong positive so went to EPU this morning. Scan showed I still have "retained products" in my womb so now have to have another ERPC. Has this happened to anyone else? So upset, feel back at square one emotionally.

[worriedmum100]

*strong positive

[EricaJ]

Hi Worried

So sorry to see you here.

I had an ERPC on 31/05/2014 but kept getting 'fake' BFPs and spotting, got scanned, they found retained products etc. Anyway, long story short, had to have a second ERPC on the 09/07/2014.

I also found the whole experience very upsetting, I would go as far as saying it was rather traumatising. The doctors said I could have an ERPC or wait for the body to 'do the job' by itself (however, they said there was a risk of infection). Personally, I needed to have the physical experience over and done with in order to be able to move on emotionally. When I finally got the BFN, the relief was unbelievable (I know, the irony is not lost on me).

Now I am taking a bit of a break from TTC, I feel my body may need some time to heal after having surgery so many times in a few months. Not to mention to give my poor emotions a chance to recover from all the pain, disappointment and stress. Am I right to think that you recently had endo removed and got pg straight away? Would it be ok to PM you and have a chat about this?

Sending you hugs. It's so hard. Sometimes it feels like life never gives us a break...

[worriedmum100]

Hi EricaJ

You've spelt out exactly how I feel. I chose the surgery so I could move on as quickly as possible and now this. Had a bit of a meltdown at the hospital and insisted that the scan as they do it or at least scan me afterwards so I can be sure it's all gone.

I wish we could take a break but I'm 38 1/2 so don't feel I have the time!

You're right re the endo. Absolutely fine to pm me.

[EricaJ]

Hi Worried

How are you today? Thinking of you and hoping you have lots of support in real life.

Sent you a PM too.

[limon]

Hey so sorry you are going through this. It happened to me too. I came round and they told me Rhys only been able to remove a small amount of blood. Surgeon was really shocked when I said the scan picture on my file shows you what you should have removed. A scan later and the embryo was still there.

obviously second time around I was very concerned to find out if it had worked

it is traumatizing.

However - I now have a two year old eating ice cream next to me after three miscarriages - I had her at 43. Their is always hope!! I hope you get things resolved soon.

[limon]

Sorry for typos

[worriedmum100]

Hi all

I insisted on a scanner being used for guidance at the second ERPC so they really should have got everything this time. I had it a week ago and am still crampy and bleeding so going to leave it another week before taking a test.

[worriedmum100]

P.a. Thanks for asking after me