Patient's question:
Hello, I am 29 years old. I would like to ask, what is ectopic pregnancy? Recently, I used a pregnancy test kit and found that I was not pregnant, but a short while ago, due to feeling unwell, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and they said I was pregnant. I would like to ask, is there a possibility of ectopic pregnancy in this case?Doctor's answer:
What is known as ectopic pregnancy refers to the fertilized egg implanting and developing outside the uterine cavity. Whether it is ectopic pregnancy or normal intrauterine early pregnancy, it can lead to a decline in hCG levels in blood and urine. If a urine test indicates no pregnancy but the pregnancy is confirmed upon hospitalization, it is generally considered that the pregnancy test was taken too early, and the decline in human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the urine was not significant. Based solely on this situation, it cannot be confirmed whether there is a possibility of ectopic pregnancy. During treatment, women need to pay attention to their own care. It is recommended to pay close attention to maintaining external genital cleanliness and changing underwear frequently.