Patient's question:
I and my husband have been actively trying to conceive. A few weeks ago, I discovered I was pregnant through a test, and just like a normal pregnancy, my period stopped. However, my HCG levels were very low. The doctor suspected an ectopic pregnancy, and I am really worried now. Could you please tell me: What are the early symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Hello, ectopic pregnancy, also known as tubal pregnancy, is one of the common diseases, accounting for 3% to 5% of women who become pregnant. Like pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy usually presents with a missed period. It can be detected through early pregnancy tests and blood hCG tests, confirming pregnancy. MRI may reveal the absence of a gestational sac within the uterine cavity, with possible fluid accumulation in the pelvis and the possibility of detecting non-echoic, gestational sac-like echoes in the adnexal region. Symptoms include abdominal pain and irregular vaginal bleeding. If an ectopic pregnancy ruptures, it can lead to acute abdomen, potentially causing syncope and shock.