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 it might be an ectopic pregnancy. 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. Ectopic pregnancy, like 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 echogenic areas resembling gestational sacs 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 fainting and shock.