Patient's question:
My cousin got pregnant a few weeks ago. She had always wanted to have a child, but she just couldn't get pregnant. Last time, when she had a thorough medical check-up at the hospital, she found out that she was pregnant. However, it was an ectopic pregnancy. So, what are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Ectopic pregnancy generally causes abdominal pain and discomfort. In severe cases, it can lead to rupture, heavy bleeding, and shock, accompanied by sudden dizziness and fainting. At first, there may be mild pain and discomfort, with the primary symptom being the cessation of menstruation. It can be detected through a careful blood hCG test and a preliminary ultrasound of the uterine appendages. If a gestational sac is not visible inside the uterus but is seen in an extrapelvic location, it is diagnosed as ectopic pregnancy. For patients, if the ectopic pregnancy is severe, timely symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication are necessary. Otherwise, it may lead to a recurrence of ectopic pregnancy. Additionally, patients need to maintain a positive mood.