Patient's question:
I'm not sure if I'm pregnant, but my period hasn't come for a while. It started bleeding irregularly, and the blood was very dark. I also always feel pain in my lower abdomen. Could this be an ectopic pregnancy? If so, what is the best way to treat it?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the possibility of ectopic pregnancy is unlikely. Generally, ectopic pregnancy progesterone levels are low, usually below twenty, making the possibility of ectopic pregnancy relatively small. However, based on the examination results, the low hCG value could also be due to a short delivery time. You can continuously monitor the hCG value to see how it normalizes. After conception, the hCG value typically doubles every other day, with a very rapid growth rate. Alternatively, you can wait until six weeks after conception and have an MRI examination at the hospital to confirm whether it is an intrauterine pregnancy. The time of conception is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period. The recurrence of ectopic pregnancy poses serious harm to women's health, and patients need to pay attention to post-menstrual follow-up, maintain a light diet, and avoid spicy and irritating foods.