In a case of ectopic pregnancy, medical treatment is contraindicated if:
Correct Answer: Significant hemoperitoneum is present
Description: Criteria for medical treatment
1) Ectopic mass <3.5cm – the presence of fetal cardiac activity is a contra-indication to medical treatment
2) No fetal cardiac activity
3) Initial hCG <3000iu/l
4) The patient must be hemodynamically stable, with no signs or symptoms of active bleeding or hemoperitoneum.
5) She should not have any contraindications to the use of methotrexate.
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