Hi ladies,
This is my first post but you’ve all been helping so much with your forum chats. I recently had an ectopic pregnancy and found out at 6 weeks. My levels were around 400. I had the methotrexate and 3 weeks later my levels are at 11 and I’ve been discharged from the hospital care however having read up on this, should they not be less than 5? I’m really confused now about what I should do with regards to taking folic acid, having intercourse, having a drink! Please could you let me know your experiences?
Many thanks xxx
Hi,
I have recently gone through the same thing. Had the injection 26th June. My hospital discharges when your levels are 20 or below. My last draw (16.07.15) was 5 (previous week 22). Since discharge I waited a week then I have began taking folic acid again- as I know it is recommended to build this back up for 12 weeks before ttc again. At discharge they said I can now return to pretty much “normal” as in have a drink, enjoy a bit of sunshine etc. I am continuing to be careful as I am aware that methotrexate can stay in your system for 100 days. All my info comes from a mix of hospital, forums and this website. As for intercourse I have found the least information…a lot of information says to wait until after your first period. Hope some of this helps!
Thank you for your reply Rhea! So you’re one week in front of me.
I’ve just spoken to my EPU and they have confirmed that I can start taking folic acid (5mg) again and can have intercourse but just cant TTC for 3 months. They have said that they just have to emphasise that no protection is 100% so have to be really careful. I think I might still wait until after my first period.
It’s all so confusing isn’t it, and during such a horrible time 
I hope you are starting to feel a little better too and all ok with you. Thank you for taking the time to try and help 
xx
It is a horrible time. I am feeling much better in every way than I was, thanks. On the whole I am pretty positive; the occasional off day when I think about the date sometimes but on the whole keeping a positive outlook when possible. Looking forward to TTC again in October! Hope you are feeling as well as can be expected too!
It helps knowing there are others are experiencing this at the same time
I agree, feeling so much better than I was in all ways. Managed to pick up some folic acid this morning so will start taking that for 3 months and then will start TTC again. Glad to hear you are feeling a whole lot better too.
Keep in touch as would be lovely to hear how you are getting on xx