“…Similar to treatment of tubal ectopic pregnancy, methotrexate is more effective in treating cervical and cesarean scar pregnancies at lower βhCG levels, earlier gestational ages, and with no evidence of embryonic cardiac activity. 5,23,25 Absolute contraindications to methotrexate therapy include immunodeficiency, significant cytopenia, allergy, active pulmonary or peptic ulcer disease, clinically important hepatic or renal dysfunction, breastfeeding, evidence of pregnancy rupture or hemodynamic instability, and inability to participate in follow-up. Before administration, it is important to check a CBC with differential, a βhCG level, liver function tests, creatinine, and a type and screen.…”