Patient's question:
I'm pregnant. I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and the doctor said there were no problems, but I always feel like I might have an ectopic pregnancy. I'm reluctant to spend money on another detailed check-up at the hospital. Can I use a pregnancy test kit for this? Can an ectopic pregnancy be detected with a pregnancy test kit?Doctor's answer:
Ectopic pregnancy patients may also exhibit symptoms of missed periods. A careful test with a pregnancy test kit shows a positive result, but when a gynecological ultrasound is performed at 6-7 weeks of pregnancy, no gestational sac is found in the uterus, but there are masses or low echo lesions in the adnexal area. Additionally, blood tests show low progesterone levels and poor HCG doubling. Once ectopic pregnancy is diagnosed, it is recommended to start medication as soon as possible to terminate the early pregnancy, using methotrexate chemotherapy.When patients face the challenge of ectopic pregnancy, we should actively conduct examinations and treatments, avoiding hesitation to seek medical attention. If ectopic pregnancy does not improve with treatment, the treatment plan should be adjusted promptly.