Ectopic pregnancy treatment effectiveness of injections and non-surgical options?
3 weeks ago
My sister is 7 weeks pregnant and the ultrasound showed the sac in the fallopian tube. Doctors are suggesting immediate treatment, but our family is scared of surgery. Are there safe alternatives like injections or medicines for ectopic pregnancy, and how effective are they?
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When an ectopic pregnancy is found early and the tube has not ruptured, doctors sometimes use methotrexate injections to stop the pregnancy from growing. This can avoid surgery, but it only works under strict conditions such as stable vital signs, smaller pregnancy size, and lower hormone levels. It also requires close monitoring with blood tests until hormone levels come down completely. If the pregnancy is large, already bleeding, or your sister has pain and instability, surgery is usually the safer option. Doctors suggest the treatment that best protects life and future fertility, so itβs important to weigh the risks carefully.
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