Patient's question:
Female, 26 years old, I don't know if I'm pregnant or not. My period hasn't come for a while, and the bleeding has started to be irregular, with very dark blood. My lower abdomen also always feels painful. Is this ectopic pregnancy? If so, please ask: Is a 18-day delay in menstruation ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
A delay of 18 days in menstruation is likely to be pregnancy or menstrual irregularity, but it is not an ectopic pregnancy. It is recommended to buy a pregnancy test kit or go to the hospital to check hCG. If it is positive, it is considered pregnancy. For ectopic pregnancy, other tests are needed to confirm it, and corresponding solutions should be taken after diagnosis. Different causes lead to different symptoms. Patients need to go to a formal Grade III-A hospital as soon as possible for systematic and standardized examinations to treat the symptoms accordingly. Additionally, patients should maintain regular routines, take precautions against cold and keep the room well-ventilated, eat light and soft foods, and drink plenty of hot water.