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Hi, i need to start on methotrexate for sle. does methotrexate have a long term negative effect on female fertility or is it only harmful whilst its being used?
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ChemoRx ?'s: Methotrexate has no long term effect on female fertility, but consult your physician who prescribes it for determination of the length of absence necessary prior to attempting pregnancy.
Answered 2/29/2020
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