A member asked:

I had laparoscopic surgery 2.5mths ago for ectopic pregnant followed by shot of mtx. can mtx cause weak immunity or viral infections due to low immunity?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Benjamin Lerner answered

Specializes in Vascular Surgery

Yes: Methotrexate does lower your immunity temporarily--if you are concerned about infection, you should speak to your doctor.

Answered 6/28/2014

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No: A single dose of Methotrexate has little effect on immunity.

Answered 6/28/2014

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Not likely: It's unlikely that one dose of Methotrexate will lead to a significant change in your immune response to cause an infection. More importantly, if you had a laparoscopic procedure to remove the ectopic pregnancy, you shouldn't have needed the Methotrexate shot which is reserved for patients that opt for medical treatment instead of surgery.

Answered 3/14/2016

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