WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for June, 2001: Re: Methotrexate - What if pg is still surving? Should I let it continue?

Re: Methotrexate - What if pg is still surving? Should I let it continue?

From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 28 Jun 2001 14:48:24 -0500 (CDT)

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At Thu, 28 Jun 2001, Dale wrote: >
>2 out of 3 IVF cycles positive. 1st IVF ended in miscarriage probaby
>had to do with mono aminotic twins. 2nd IVF after retrieval:
>Day 12 Hcg 58, Day 14 Hcg 58, Day 15 HCG 38. Dr. says pg is over,
>however to come back in a week because HCG level did not drop enough.
>Week later HCG 78, two days later in the 80's, two days later hcg
>100ish. Dr. says might be tubal, however we saw black dot on US in the
>uterus. Dr. says abnormal pg and something must be done. Either a
>laporasopy & DC to make sure it is not a tubal situation and/or to
>remove abnormal pg from uterus. I opted for the methotrexate because
>the thought of another surgery was unbearable. I really wanted to see
>how this pg would end up since this little guy/gal was trying so hard to
>survive. The tubal pg info I was being given didn't really give me any
>options. I have a feeling my hcg is still rising. If yes, I am really
>reluctant to do another shot. I just want this pg do what it wants to
>do on its own. Are you aware of any situations like this? Or with pg
>that have gone on to survive when everything says it should not have
>survived. What should I do if hcg has gone up, and if we can verify
>that this in not tubal. Is there a open minded specialists out there?
Hello there, I am not a specialist but I just wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you, and hoping with all my soul that you are right and this is a truely viable pregnancy for you, my advise, follow your heart, and your instinct, that way you will not second guess yourself....if it all works out, you are a new mommy to be, if not, then you can focus on the next step....good luck Amy

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