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Why hcg levels rise after methotrexate shot? is it normal for hcg levels to drop frm 9000 to 1000 after mtx in 1 wk for supposed ectopic?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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Bhcg : the Bhcg often rises the first few days after treatment with methotrexate for an act topic pregnancy. Typically a level is checked on day four. This establishes the baseline. Then we expect to see at least a 15% drop between day for an day seven. A larger drop is even better

Answered 10/29/2018

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A member asked:

Why hcg levels rise after methotrexate shot? is it normal for hcg levels to drop frm 9000 to 1000 after mtx in 1 wk for supposed ectopic?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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