Ectopic and usual pregnancy after laparoscopy

How long is the rehabilitation period?

After laparoscopy, a month is recommendedrefrain from excessive physical activity, lifting heavy objects, and abstain from sexual intercourse. Menstruation usually comes on time, but may be delayed. If bloody discharge does not appear within 6-7 weeks after the procedure, you should consult a gynecologist. The absence of menstruation may be caused by ovarian dysfunction.Pregnancy after laparoscopy in 40% of womenoccurs within six monthsPhoto: GettyWhen planning a pregnancy, one should take into account the reason for which laparoscopy was previously performed. On the full restoration of reproductive function may take:

after dissection of adhesions - 14 weeks;
after removal of an ovarian cyst - from 14 weeks to six months;
after polycystic - a month;
after ectopic pregnancy - six months;
after endometriosis - from 14 weeks to six months;
after uterine fibroids - from 6 to 8 months.

10–15 weeks before the intended conceptionconduct a full examination. At the stage of preparation for pregnancy should take folic acid, adjust the diet. Athletic loads should be moderate. Frequent walks in the fresh air are recommended. According to statistics, about 40% of women become pregnant within six months after laparoscopy. During the year, only 15% of patients fail to conceive a child, and doctors recommend that they resort to IVF.

Ectopic pregnancy after laparoscopy

In most cases, the fertilized eggattaches to the mucous membrane of the oviducts, very rarely - in the ovary, abdominal cavity or cervical canal. The high risk of such pregnancy is explained by the swelling of the tubes after the dissection of adhesions. Hyperemia of the mucous membrane passes within a month, another two months of "rest" are needed to normalize the functioning of the ovaries.If ectopic pregnancy may needre-laparoscopyPhoto: GettyEnextractive pregnancy is a common complication after laparoscopy of the fallopian tubes. To prevent it, the doctor may prescribe combined oral contraceptives. The hormonal course lasts 12-14 weeks. Signs of tubal pregnancy are abdominal pain, dark red vaginal discharge, dizziness, fainting. Diagnosis can be diagnosed by a gynecologist, a blood test and an ultrasound of the internal genital organs. Pregnancy revealed in the early stages is interrupted by injection or repeated laparoscopy. In case of internal bleeding caused by a ruptured tube, an open operation is indicated - laparotomy. During surgery, suture material or clips are sutured, blood vessels are sealed. All these activities are aimed at stopping bleeding. A broken tube is usually removed. So, the probability of getting pregnant after laparoscopy is 85%. The recovery period after the procedure can last from 1 to 8 months.