Patient's question:
I accidentally got pregnant. My period is delayed by 3 or 4 days. I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up and confirmed the pregnancy. The ultrasound did not detect any embryo in the uterus. What is the possibility of an ectopic pregnancy? If so, what should I do? If I am less than three weeks pregnant, are there no other methods to have an abortion?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if you confirm pregnancy now, it may not be possible to remove an ectopic pregnancy if the gestational sac has not been found in the uterus under ultrasound. However, the time of pregnancy is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period. Generally, the gestational sac can be seen around week 6. I don't know when your last menstrual period was? How many days is your usual menstrual cycle. If you have no symptoms now, it is recommended to recheck in one week. If it is too early, it may not be visible. If it is confirmed to be an intrauterine pregnancy and you do not want the child, it is best to choose the hysteroscopic evacuation procedure, which causes the least damage to the body. If it is an ectopic pregnancy, it is best to undergo laparoscopic surgery as soon as possible to preserve the ability to conceive to the greatest extent.