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What Causes Lower Abdominal Pain Post An Ectopic Pregnancy?

i had an ectopic pregnancy at 5weeks took methotrexate, after 1 week my HCG IS STILL VERY HIGH, I GOT ANOTHER DOSE OF METHOTREXATE, 3 DAYS LATER I STARTED TO HAVE CRAMPING and bleeding. My question is : am having a very severe lower abdominal pain RIGHT NOW. is this normal?
Wed, 9 Dec 2020
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Ayurveda Specialist 's  Response
Hi,

Since you are already under direct supervision and observation of your attending physician / gynecologist, they must have given due consideration in excluding every other possibility of lower abdominal pain. Although the following could be the approach:
- In females, consult a gynecologist or take a second opinion for any underlying pathologies like endometriosis, uterine fibroids or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). If after the pelvic examination the doctor suspects an underlying condition, they may order investigations like MRI, CT, hysteroscopy, laproscopy since surgery may be needed to remove the abnormal tumor.

PS. After you take methotrexate, you may have mild to moderate cramps or pain in the abdomen, with vaginal bleeding. Yet, since it is a medical management, go to an emergency department to check whether your tubes are ruptured or not.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist
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What Causes Lower Abdominal Pain Post An Ectopic Pregnancy?

Hi, Since you are already under direct supervision and observation of your attending physician / gynecologist, they must have given due consideration in excluding every other possibility of lower abdominal pain. Although the following could be the approach: - In females, consult a gynecologist or take a second opinion for any underlying pathologies like endometriosis, uterine fibroids or pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). If after the pelvic examination the doctor suspects an underlying condition, they may order investigations like MRI, CT, hysteroscopy, laproscopy since surgery may be needed to remove the abnormal tumor. PS. After you take methotrexate, you may have mild to moderate cramps or pain in the abdomen, with vaginal bleeding. Yet, since it is a medical management, go to an emergency department to check whether your tubes are ruptured or not. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Munish Sood, Ayurveda Specialist