Methotrexate for miscarriage

Hello~ I was informed last week that I have a failed pregnancy. Since my husband and I have been ttc for about 4 years he wanted to help us get through this miscarriage faster so we can start trying again. He suggested Methotrexate. I was just wondering if anyone else here has taken this? I have never had a miscarriage and am just nervous and scared I guess. I would also like to know how long it took you to conceive after the taking the shot? Any information would be great...what it feels like, kind of complications if any you had, etc. Thanks

[ArmyPrincess819]

I'm sorry for yoru loss. I don't have any experience with Methotrexate. I just wanted to let you know I'm here if you need to talk. Best wishes to you!

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[JFisch]

I had Methotrexate in June for an ectopic pregnancy.   It was a single injection and they monitored my HCG -- for an ectopic pregnancy it has to go down a certain percentage and if it doesn't you have to have a second injection.  I am not sure if it would be the same with you or not since you are having a miscarriage.  I can tell you that with methotrexate I was advised not to take any vitamins especially folic acid b/c it does the opposite effect of the methotrexate as Folic Acid promotes cell development.  You may want to talk to your doctor about if he wants you to build your folic acid back up after the Methotrexate before trying.  Also I had a natural m/c earlier this year and had bleeding for about 2-3 weeks.  After the Methotrexate for the ectopic pregnancy I had bleeding for 6 weeks.  Again, my experience with Methotrexate may be different due to the ectopic pregnancy.  Also you are not to take Ibuprofen after the Methotrexate and it gave me killer headaches and all I could take was Tylenol which does not work for me.  Another side effect if abdominal pain/cramping as the Methotrexate works.  I would just ask your doctor a lot of questions first.