Patient's question:
I think I might be pregnant. My period has been delayed for half a month, and I'm very sleepy and a bit picky about food. However, there's some bleeding down there, and my lower abdomen also hurts a bit. Could you please tell me if the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy is high?Doctor's answer:
Ectopic pregnancy is relatively rare, so you don't need to worry too much. It is recommended that you have an ultrasound examination after 40 days of missed periods. Normally, you should be able to see the gestational sac echo. Alternatively, you can monitor the changes in blood hCG levels. Generally, hCG values double every day, and it would never be ectopic pregnancy. During treatment, patients need to follow a balanced diet, maintain regular routines, actively participate in physical exercise, regulate physical and mental health, and maintain personal hygiene to avoid bacterial invasion due to weakened immunity.