Treating a pregnancy outside the uterus with medication - Methotrexate

You have a pregnancy that is outside the uterus (ectopic pregnancy). You need to take medication to stop it. This fact sheet explains how this treatment works and the precautions to take afterwards.

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Traiter une grossesse hors de l’utérus avec un médicament - Le méthotrexate

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Treating a pregnancy outside the uterus with medication - Methotrexate

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Your delivery - Preparing for a caesarean

Gestational diabetes and physical activity

Taking care of yourself in the weeks following childbirth

Treating gestational diabetes with insulin