Patient's question:
I've been married for 2 years and haven't been able to get pregnant. Recently, I found out I was pregnant, but unfortunately, it was an ectopic pregnancy. I had surgery for it later. I want to ask if having had a left fallopian tube removal due to ectopic pregnancy will affect normal conception in the future. My mother-in-law is also quite worried about this issue.Doctor's answer:
Ectopic pregnancy is treated with surgery, where the left fallopian tube is removed. This situation can affect future pregnancy because normal women have two fallopian tubes. Under normal circumstances, the ovaries alternate in ovulation, and after the egg is released, it enters the fallopian tube to wait for fertilization by sperm. If the left fallopian tube is removed, leaving only the right one, the chances of pregnancy may decrease. You can have an X-ray examination of the fallopian tubes about a year after the surgery to assess the condition of the right fallopian tube.Patients with ectopic pregnancy can, while undergoing proper medical treatment, use dietary therapy as a supplementary treatment in daily life. It is essential to avoid excessive hunger or fullness in daily eating habits and never overeat or binge on food.