Patient's question:
I think I might be pregnant. My period has been delayed for half a month and I haven't come yet. Also, I feel very sleepy and a bit loss of appetite. But there's been some bleeding down there, and my lower abdomen also hurts a little. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said it was an ectopic pregnancy. I can't believe it. Please ask: What causes ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Ectopic pregnancy is also known as "ectopic pregnancy." Under normal circumstances, after a woman becomes pregnant, the embryo will be implanted in the uterine cavity, which is called intrauterine pregnancy. If it is implanted outside the uterine cavity at some point, it is called ectopic pregnancy. Generally, around 40 days of missed menstruation (about 10 days of delayed menstruation), an ultrasound can detect intrauterine early pregnancy. After confirming your pregnancy, you can first have a regular ultrasound. If there is no intrauterine pregnancy, you should consider the possibility of ectopic pregnancy. For patients with ectopic pregnancy, in addition to regular treatment, they also need to pay attention to their own care at work. For example, during treatment, pay attention to hygiene and keep the private area clean at all times. Finally, it is advised that female patients must undergo regular follow-up examinations!