Methotrexate and getting pregnant
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My husband takes methotrexate for dermatomyositis. We have 1 child we conceived befoer he got sick. He has been on methotrexate for 2 years. How long does he have to stop before we can try to conceive? Will this affect his fertility? |
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Methotrexate should not affect his fertility. In men, methotrexate needs to be stopped 90 days prior to attempting pregnancy. Women need to be off 2 ovulatory cycles (2 menstral periods). Thus is due to the small possibility of birth defects associated with methotrexate use during conception and pregnancy. |
Last update: 07:08 PM Thursday, April 12, 2007
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