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Oman Med J. 2011 Mar; 26(2): 94–98.
doi: 10.5001/omj.2011.24
PMCID: PMC3191676
PMID: 22043392
Methotrexate Treatment of Ectopic Pregnancy: Experience at Nizwa Hospital with Literature Review
Hansa Dhar,* Ilham Hamdi, and Bhawna Rathi
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Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the embryo

Methotrexate for Ectopic Pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy means the baby is growing in the outside of the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube. The fetus can't survive in the fallopian tube. There is no way to save the fetus in this situation. An ectopic pregnancy is a very serious condition.

Ectopic Pregnancy: What Is the Best Treatment – Medication or Surgery?
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Any pregnancy which grows outside of the uterine cavity, where it shouldn’t

Ectopic Pregnancy: Managing Methotrexate Side Effects

Methotrexate side effects are more likely to cause problems when treatment lasts for many months, which is common in cancer and rheumatoid arthritis treatment. But side effects do occur when methotrexate is given to end an ectopic pregnancy.

The most common side effects of methotrexate treatment

Methotrexate for Ectopic Pregnancy

An ectopic pregnancy means the baby is growing in the outside of the uterus, most commonly in the fallopian tube. The fetus can't survive in the fallopian tube. There is no way to save the fetus in this situation. An ectopic pregnancy is a very serious condition.

Diagnosis - Ectopic pregnancy
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Overview
Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

It can be difficult to diagnose an ectopic pregnancy from the symptoms alone, as they can be similar to other conditions.

Your GP may examine you and offer a pregnancy test.

If you

Ectopic pregnancy

Symptoms & causes
Diagnosis & treatment
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Overview

Pregnancy begins with a fertilized egg. Normally, the fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main

Ectopic pregnancy

Symptoms & causes
Diagnosis & treatment
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Overview

Pregnancy begins with a fertilized egg. Normally, the fertilized egg attaches to the lining of the uterus. An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants and grows outside the main

Ectopic Pregnancy Symptoms

In a normal pregnancy, the egg is fertilized in your fallopian tube. It then travels through the tube and lands in the uterus, where it starts growing. But in an ectopic pregnancy, the egg doesn | t make it to your uterus. Usually, it gets stuck in

Ectopic pregnancy

Symptoms & causes
Diagnosis & treatment
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Diagnosis

A pelvic exam can help your doctor identify areas of pain, tenderness, or a mass in the fallopian tube or ovary. However, your doctor can't diagnose an ectopic pregnancy by examining