Patient's question:
Sister-in-law is pregnant. It's not worth being happy, but it turns out to be an ectopic pregnancy. How is ectopic pregnancy treated with MTX?Doctor's answer:
Fetal treatment for ectopic pregnancy is primarily the use of anesthesia and MTX to remove the local gestational sac. This prevents the ectopic pregnancy from further expanding into an ectopic rupture, which could cause severe harm to the pregnant woman. However, this aggressive treatment has a drawback: it may lead to the affected fallopian tube becoming partially blocked later on, increasing the risk of recurrent ectopic pregnancy. The specific treatment plan should be discussed with a doctor to determine the most suitable approach for you. If you are not trying to conceive, simply removing the affected fallopian tube is also an option.