Patient's question:
My wife starts to gag at the smell of fishy things and also dislikes eating sour foods. Then she buys a pregnancy test kit to check, only to find out she is pregnant. But when she goes to the hospital for a thorough examination, they say it's an ectopic pregnancy. Does an ectopic pregnancy cause the stomach to swell? Must the fetus conceived outside the womb be removed?Doctor's answer:
An ectopic pregnancy does not cause the abdomen to enlarge because ectopic pregnancy usually ruptures around the 40th day. The fetus in an ectopic pregnancy must be removed; otherwise, if it ruptures, it can lead to severe bleeding, posing significant risks to a woman's life. Therefore, early diagnosis and treatment of ectopic pregnancy are crucial to avoid endangering a woman's life. After ectopic pregnancy surgery, pregnancy is only possible after one year. Before trying to conceive, it is necessary to have a physical examination at a gynecology department to check the patency of the fallopian tubes and identify any inflammation, in order to prevent another ectopic pregnancy. Additionally, during the treatment for ectopic pregnancy,