When do doctors tend to recommend Methotrexate?
If the ectopic mass is less than 3cm and hCG levels less than 5,000 (although levels seem to vary between studies…one study says 15,000!), Methotrexate may be used with a high success rate (averaging about 90% success). If a heartbeat is seen, the pregnancy may be too far along for the drug to be successful.