Methotrexate is a drug that can be used in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy, since it stops the advancement of pregnancy. However, methotrexate is usually only used when a series of circumstances exist:
- Patient with no or mild symptoms.
- hCG less than 3000-5000 mIU/ml, although it can be used with higher values.
- No fetal heart activity.
- Diameter of the gestational sac less than 4cm.
However, there are times when hCG levels do not drop as expected after methotrexate treatment, so surgery may be necessary.
Read the full article on: What is the treatment of ectopic pregnancy? ( 58).
By Guillermo Quea Campos M.D. (gynecologist), Laura Garrido B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 03/02/2022
