Tag: Hcg monitoring

An ectopic pregnancy, which occurs in 1–2% of all pregnancies, happens when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus and can be life-threatening. A non-surgical option for resolving this serious condition is methotrexate, a medication that targets and stops the growth of the rapidly dividing placental tissue.

According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, nearly 90% of ectopic pregnancies can be successfully treated with methotrexate when found early. A common concern arises regarding bleeding, but the question, **Is it normal to not bleed after methotrexate for ectopic pregnancy?**, has a simple answer: yes, it can be.