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Does Methotrexate S Efficacy To Induce An Abortion Reduce If One Smokes?
Hello, I found out i was pregnant about a week ago, and i went to a clinic to get all my pills. I got my methotrexate injected, but haven t started on the misoprostal. I did some research and it said you cant ever smoke or drink. I smoke when im stressed (which I did today) and I got the injection on wednesday, I smoked one today. What happens if I smoke here and there during the process of the abortion... would it fail??
Mon, 2 Jul 2018
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Yes, if you smoke heavily then chances of failed abortion are high. Smoking actually reduces methotrexate effect. So active smokers will not have desired effect of methotrexate. So better to stop smoking. Also avoid unprotected Intercourse if you don't want pregnancy and use condom.
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Yes, if you smoke heavily then chances of failed abortion are high. Smoking actually reduces methotrexate effect. So active smokers will not have desired effect of methotrexate. So better to stop smoking. Also avoid unprotected Intercourse if you don't want pregnancy and use condom.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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