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In the event of an early ectopic pregnancy diagnosis, what are the available treatment options before surgery? thank you.

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Methotrexate: Methotrexate is a medication given in early ectopic pregnancies to resolve then at less than 8 weeks gestation.

Answered 10/8/2014

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