Patient's question:
Got married for 2 years, always wanted a child. 1 week ago, the pregnancy test showed two lines. 35 days of missed period, but haven't gone for a thorough check-up. Originally quite happy, but recently I've been feeling pain in my lower left abdomen. Thinking about it, I'm worried it might be an ectopic pregnancy. Can an early ectopic pregnancy also be detected with a pregnancy test? What other methods can I use to determine if it's an ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
Ectopic pregnancy also involves pregnancy, but it indicates that the embryo has not implanted in the uterus and is instead located outside the uterus. In this case, hormone levels in the body are also elevated, so a pregnancy test can confirm pregnancy. However, it cannot confirm whether it is an ectopic pregnancy. Based on the description, if you have been amenorrheic for 35 days and are now experiencing left lower abdominal pain, ectopic pregnancy should be ruled out. Therefore, it is necessary to undergo an ultrasound examination at the hospital to confirm whether the gestational sac is within the uterine cavity for a definitive diagnosis. If necessary, blood hCG testing should be combined for further examination.