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Re: no fetal pole seen with ectopic after methotrexate,thank you

From: alison (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 27 Feb 2001 18:24:16 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 27 Feb 2001, William McIntosh, MD wrote: >
>At Tue, 27 Feb 2001, alison wrote:
>>
>>I just had a vag.ultrasound today, and they finally found an ectopic
>>fibrosia on my right side measuring 1 cm. Dated with my LMP I received
>>methotrexate at 9 weeks. It has been 2 and a half weeks since the
>>methotrexate. My last HCG a week ago was 231.They said that there was
>>no fetal pole. Does this mean that they couldn't see one, because it
>>was too early or destoryed by the methotrexate, or does it mean that
>>there was never a fetus? Even if there was no fetus was there
>>fertilization? I am going crazy wondering if there was ever a fetus or
>>not. I just need to know what your feelings are on the matter.
>
>Many, if not most, ectopics never develop a fetus, as the area simply
>cannot support a normal pregnancy. However, there was a fertilization
>that implanted in the wrong spot, putting your life at risk. The
>methotrexate appears to have protected you from the possible
>consequences of the ectopic.
>
>Dr. McIntosh, thank you so much for your reply. This really helped with my peace of mind. I appreciate your taking the time to answer my questions.
Alison >--
>William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG
>
>This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute
>for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.
>

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