Patient's question:
I have had an IUD, and my periods have always been very regular. But this month, my period was delayed by a week, and I've been feeling nauseous and wanting to vomit. After a check-up, it was found to be an ectopic pregnancy. How could this happen? Please ask: Does ectopic pregnancy fall under any specific diseases?Doctor's answer:
Hello! Your period is delayed and hasn't arrived yet. If you had sexual activity early, you can carefully check with a pregnancy test. If the result is positive, it indicates you might be pregnant. If it's negative, you can rule out pregnancy. An ultrasound can carefully check the thickness of the endometrium. If it's not yet reached the thickness expected for menstruation, it's recommended to relax and wait a bit longer. If it still doesn't come, you can take progesterone orally to regulate your period. Occasionally delaying once is not a big deal. Ectopic pregnancy is a gynecological disease that is prone to occur. During treatment, women need to pay attention to their own care, especially in terms of hygiene. It's advised that patients avoid sexual activity during treatment and pay close attention to cleanliness. Finally, we wish female patients a speedy recovery!