Patient's question:
After getting married, my family has been urging me to have a child. Recently, I have been traveling with my husband and have been eating high-protein foods every day to promote follicle development. This month, my period was delayed by several days, and when I took a pregnancy test, the results showed one dark and one light line. However, a thorough examination did not reveal any gestational sac. Am I not pregnant, or could it be an ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
If the early pregnancy test result is faintly positive during the period of delayed menstruation, it should indicate pregnancy. However, the absence of a gestational sac could also be due to a short gestation period. It is recommended to visit the hospital in a few days for a follow-up ultrasound. Do not feel stressed and pay attention to enhancing nutrition or carefully observe any abdominal pain. Avoid strenuous exercise in the early stages of pregnancy and focus on rest and maintaining the pregnancy. It is also advisable to take folic acid appropriately.