Patient's question:
Female, 30 years old, I'm not sure if I'm pregnant. My period hasn't come for a while, and the bleeding has started to be irregular. The blood is also very dark, and my lower abdomen always feels painful. Is this ectopic pregnancy? If so, please ask: What should I do if I keep having ectopic pregnancies?Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of ectopic pregnancy include missed periods, vaginal bleeding, and abdominal pain. An ultrasound examination cannot visualize the gestational sac, and blood HCG levels are also relatively low. It is generally recommended to wait until more than 40 days after the missed period to determine if it is ectopic pregnancy. First, you can check blood HCG levels. If the values are normal, it indicates a low likelihood of ectopic pregnancy. You can then have an ultrasound done in one week. If a gestational sac is observed, ectopic pregnancy can be ruled out.Different causes of ectopic pregnancy can lead to different symptoms. Patients need to seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable tertiary hospitals as soon as possible based on their specific conditions to receive appropriate treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a regular schedule, take precautions against cold and keep the environment well-ventilated, and consume light, soft, and liquid foods daily while drinking plenty of warm water.