TTC after methotrexate for ectopic pregnancy

[Tanker Chic]

I had my first IUI in Jan.  At 6 wks pg I was diagnosed with ectopic pg.  Feb 23 my HCG was at 1300 and they gave me one treatment of methotrexate.  One week later my HCG went up to 2600, so they gave me one more treatment of methotrexate.  The very next day my HCG went down 22%. I've had no bleeding/spotting or cramping.

My doctor tells me we can try IUI again as soon as my HCG levels come down, but I've read so many articles on the net that say you have to wait 3 months after one treatment and 6 months after two treatments.  Does anybody have any experience with this?  I'm the type of person who can deal with things much better if I know what is ahead of me.  If I have to wait three or more months, I need to mentally prepare myself for that. Any insight or personal experiences are appreciated.  

[Helen72]

I just wanted to say how sorry I am about your ectopic.  I hope the shot will help and you would not need any further treatment.  
Take good care of yourself,
Helen

[jifnif]

thanks i feel ok right now.  it was actually an amazing experience to go into the oncology dept.  everyone was sooooooo nice.  and people talked to me.....i have never experienced that much kindness in a waiting room.  :)  I got to meet some really wonderful people that had nothing but hope in their eyes.  It was definitely humbling.  :)

[miky72]

Do not be worried.
I did not have severe hair loss or pain.It was actually ok and I had to take the shot 3 times because my levels were sooo high.Sp I guess I was a perfect candidate for the sever side effect but nothing like that happened.
I'm very sorry for what you are going through but at least with the shot you will save your tube.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Miky

[jifnif]

I am having the methotrexate shot this morning and i am really nervous.  especially after reading everyone's posts.  i have read that your hair falls out, you have severe pain and that you are tired and depressed.  ???  Has anyone had an ok experience?

[Tanker Chic]

Thanks everyone.  I appreciate all the info.  It makes a lot of sense and makes me feel much better about the near future.  

Since my second treatment (last friday) my levels are going down, so I'm glad to start seeing some progress.  The last couple of days I've started bleeding and experiencing severe bloating and soreness throughout my entire midsection.  Best of luck to us all!!

[miky72]

Hi!
Are you doing IVF or TTC naturally?I'm going tomorrow to check my hcg level for the first time after the meth shot and I'm a little worried..Did you experienced any nausea?

[cutzthename]

Hi. I am in the same boat with this meth shot.  I just had my third one last Wednesday (my levels were stagnant at 900 after coming down form over 10,000).  I asked my RE and they sasid as oon as the levels go down we should be good to go.  He told me the meth metabolizes in your body because I asked how it will affect our ttc the next time around.  I guess it's different for everyone???

Blessings to you all.

[mslkpage]

The 3-month rule is based on long term use of methotrexate. That's why you'll hear differing opions on how long you should wait after receiving one or two doses. If your doctor feels comfortable with you TTC'ing once your levels reach 0, then you're probably fine.

I personally chose to wait 3 months after metho before TTC'ing, because there's not a lot of information about short term use.

[miky72]

Hi!
My RE gave me the Methotrexate shot for ectopic pregnancy last Tuesday.I have still to check my HCG on 3/6 but he already told me that we have to wait 3 months to do IVF #2.Maybe your doctor thinks that ot will take long for the HCG to go completely down or maybe is different since you are doing IUI.
I think you should ask him .After 1 year of fertility treatment I learned that you have to ask and ask and ask!
Good luck and baby dust to you