Patient's question:
Had premarital sex with her boyfriend, didn't pay much attention to protecting herself, and she was young, seeking excitement, so the positions during each time were quite different. Now she's pregnant and has learned about the relevant knowledge, afraid it might be an ectopic pregnancy. She wants to buy a test kit to check, can it detect it?Doctor's answer:
Ectopic pregnancy cannot be accurately detected using early pregnancy test strips. Early pregnancy test strips can only confirm pregnancy, but if there is pregnancy, a careful ultrasound examination shows no intrauterine pregnancy, it may be ectopic pregnancy. It is essential to perform an ultrasound examination after an early pregnancy test strip check. The results of both tests must be combined to confirm the possibility of ectopic pregnancy. It is best to have a blood hCG test.Ectopic pregnancy is a serious condition. It is recommended that patients seek timely treatment and follow the doctor's advice for symptomatic treatment. At the same time, pay attention to self-care, maintain a proper diet, and avoid worsening the condition.