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Ectopic pregnancy - surgery or medicine

2019-12-16 04:43:05
Hi, my sister is diagnosed with Ectopic pregnancy, week 6. HCG level is 5000. Doctor is suggesting to take medicine and wait for 2 days to see if it goes naturally. Is this better or surgery? Can the tube be saved in any way?
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Surgery is better This is Dr Tejal Poddar.infertility specialist .u will require examination if in Mumbai u can come to my clinic or contact in this link http://prac.to/drtejalpoddar

Answered2019-12-16 05:06:56

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Medical treatment or surgical treatment depends the ultrasound findings.. Medicines are available which can be given and the sac dissolves..

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