Patient's question:
I have been living with my boyfriend for several months. In the past two months, I have noticed that my menstrual cycle has been quite irregular, and there have even been times when I haven't had my period. Yesterday, I took a fall while ice skating with my boyfriend. After coming home, I noticed some bleeding from my vagina and discomfort in my abdomen. How can you tell the difference between a miscarriage and menstruation?Doctor's answer:
In your current situation, if your menstruation is noticeably delayed and you experience vaginal bleeding again due to a skating fall, there is still a possibility of miscarriage after pregnancy. Whether it is a miscarriage or menstruation, it cannot be accurately determined solely based on symptoms. You must go to the hospital for a blood test to check if you are pregnant, and also undergo an ultrasound to see if there is a gestational sac. If it is a miscarriage, you should pay attention to preserving the pregnancy.