Comparative study of low-dose versus standard single-dose methotrexate: A novel approach for medical treatment of ectopic pregnancy

Aydin G. A., Ozgen G., Yavuz A.

JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY RESEARCH, vol.46, no.2, pp.286-292, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 46 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/jog.14167
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.286-292
  • Bursa Uludag University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim Methotrexate (MTX) treatment at a dose of 50 mg/m(2) of body surface area (BSA) is an effective and widely used treatment method in ectopic pregnancy. However, there is a limited number of studies investigating lower MTX doses. In this study, we aimed to investigate the efficacy of lower MTX doses in the treatment of ectopic pregnancy.