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Can methotrexate fail to stop an ectopic pregnancy from growing, eventually resulting in the rupture of the fallopian tube from the growing pregnancy?

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Yes it can: Yes this scenario can occur if the ectopic pregnancy is greater than 8 to 10 weeks gestational age as methotrexate is less effective in larger ectopic pregnancies and a surgical approach is the option of choice.

Answered 12/29/2015

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