Hi, sorry to hear you are going through this, sending you strength and best wishes for an easy recovery.

I have had an ectopic, when I was 19. I can tell you about my experience, which may be different to yours, but should answer some questions. I had emergency surgery as my ectopic ruptured and I had internal bleeding, so it all happened very fast. I had a GA, and the surgery was keyhole- an incision in my belly button for the camera, one above my right hip that they removed the tube through, and one on my pubic line that they had a drain in for a few days. They kept me fairly well sedated the next day because I was very agitated (anxiety issues).

My recovery was fairly fast physically, tiny scars which have now disappeared, and I was out of hospital quickly, back to work in a week. I had to have a follow up blood test to make sure HCG was 0. Given that your tube hasn't ruptured, I'm not sure whether they try to save it or not... I hope they do

I could drive after I stopped taking pain relief (2-3 days), and I think AF came back shortly after, was light and not like a normal one. The dr told me not to TTC until I had a "normal" AF.

I can't help in relation to clomid, I have some study background relating to endocrinology, and I can't think of any negative impact, but I am in no position to offer medical advice! I was worried as I have PCOS, and thought that having one less tube, plus erratic or non existent ovulation would mean that I'd need IVF because I just couldn't see how I could be lucky enough to conceive naturally. I got pg quickly (after a loooong break) using soy iso to bring on ovulation, pre seed and temping. I wish I could tell me 6 years ago not to worry and to relax, that I would have a baby one day...

My only other advice is to make sure you do whatever it is you need to, to help you come to terms with it. I was attached to the idea of being pregnant by the time they figured out I was having an ectopic, and it took me a long time to come to terms with it. I felt betrayed by my body, like it had let me down. I also felt like I had no control, this thing was happening and I couldn't stop it.

I hope nothing I have said offends you, or makes you uncomfortable. I have had a happy ending to my journey (so far), even though I had a distressing time. It sounds like you have the benefit of time to ask questions and understand the process, which I wish I had. All the best at the doctors, I hope that they can help you through this as easily as possible