ALT Methotrexate is a medication that is prescribed to treat several types of inflammatory conditions, including but not limited to inflammatory bowel disease, as well as some types of cancers. Methotrexate can also be prescribed in the event of an ectopic pregnancy – a rare, nonviable type of pregnancy in which the embryo implants and begins to grow outside of the uterus, most commonly in one of the fallopian tubes. Since ectopic pregnancies will result in life-threatening internal bleeding for the patient if left untreated, methotrexate can be prescribed to end the pregnancy. Following the overturning of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, we understand that IBD patients have questions about how laws restricting abortion access in some states will affect their ability to continue taking methotrexate to treat their disease. Please be aware that the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation is proactively investigating this situation and we are available to assist patients who have questions.