Patient's question:
Female, 31 years old, my husband and I have been actively trying to conceive. A few weeks ago, I found out I was pregnant using a pregnancy test, and just like a normal pregnancy, my period stopped. However, my HCG levels were very low. The doctor suspects it might be an ectopic pregnancy. I am really worried now. Please ask: What should I do if I have an ectopic pregnancy? What are the treatment options?Doctor's answer:
An abnormal pregnancy process where the fertilized egg implants and grows outside the uterine cavity, also known as ectopic pregnancy, with tubal pregnancy being the most common type. For ectopic pregnancy treatment, it is recommended to monitor blood hCG and progesterone levels and carefully observe ultrasound findings. If ectopic pregnancy is confirmed, surgical intervention can be performed under laparoscopy. The specific surgical procedure depends on your fertility situation and the location of the ectopic pregnancy. Treatment options for ectopic pregnancy include open abdominal surgery, laparoscopic surgery, integrated traditional Chinese medicine and non-surgical treatment, and intravenous chemotherapy.Various treatment methods have different efficacies and pros and cons, but they mainly have the following drawbacks: surgical trauma and complications, the need for specialized equipment, and limited accessibility; systemic side effects of drugs, which may lead to infertility. Young women who are considering pregnancy can undergo tubal fenestration.