A 26-year-old female asked:

I had methotrexate treatment for ectopic pregnancy, is been a wk n now im bleedy like my period...no cramps no pain , is this my period? or wat

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Dr. Daniel Leeanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 22 years experience

Not your period: This is not your period. Blood is from your pregnancy and is common after methotrexate. You need to see your physician if you start having any increased pain or heavy bleeding.

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A 21-year-old female asked:

3 negative pregnancy tests over 23 days after sex and two weeks after missed period. dr. urine test was neg also. weird cramps tho, ectopic preg? :(

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A 33-year-old female asked:

I had methotrexate for an ectopic pregnancy 6 weeks ago. 2 weeks ago my HCG was down to 96 and I had my period. The HCG level is now at 11 and I am getting positive ovulation tests. Can you actually ovulate with HCG still in your system?

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My wife had an ectopic pregnancy. She was administered methotrexate 4 weeks and 2 days ago. Her HCG is now at 96 and we arent having to go in every week for blood work any longer. When is it safe to have protected sex again?

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Due to an ectopic pregnancy my wife had 2 methotrexate shots 2 months ago we are now 7 weeks my wife is weak and queezy is this from the shots?

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