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2022-06-14 18:40:38
Hi I wanted to know whether Letrozole results in ectopic pregnancy? Does it increases risk of defects?
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Letrozole doesn't increase chances of ectopic pregnancy.

Answered2022-06-15 03:53:21

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Ectopic pregnancy will happen only if the tubes are blocked not due to letrozole No does not increase risk of defects

Answered2022-06-15 04:47:23

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Hi Letrozole alone does not increase any risk of ectopic or does not increase any risk of defects

Answered2022-06-14 19:33:17

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