Patient's question:
Female, 27 years old, has been trying to conceive for a long time. When she missed her period, she discovered she was pregnant through a pregnancy test. She also experienced nausea and vomiting. When she went to the hospital for a check-up, the test results were abnormal. An ultrasound revealed an ectopic pregnancy. She was really devastated. Please ask: What tests should be done after surgery for ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
After laparoscopic surgery for ectopic pregnancy, you need to return for blood hCG tests weekly until it returns to normal. Follow-up blood hCG monitoring is recommended, and you may consider consulting a surgeon. It is advised not to be overly anxious post-surgery. Rest, enhance nutrition, and avoid sexual activity and exposure to cold. Different causes lead to different symptoms, and patients should seek systematic and standardized examinations at reputable Grade-A hospitals as soon as possible to receive targeted treatment. Additionally, patients should maintain a regular schedule, take precautions against cold, eat light and soft foods, ensure good ventilation, and drink plenty of warm water daily.