Patient's question:
My hospital doctor gave me a blood test to check the HCG value in the blood. Can they understand the changes in blood HCG levels in ectopic pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
The phenomenon of ectopic pregnancy refers to the implantation and development of a fertilized egg outside the uterine cavity, also known as "ectopic pregnancy." The cause is often due to inflammation in the fallopian tube lumen or surrounding tissues. The hCG levels of ectopic pregnancy are the same as those of intrauterine pregnancy because the only difference is the location of implantation—the early development of the fertilized egg is the same. It is recommended that women who suspect they may have ectopic pregnancy should seek further diagnosis as soon as possible through ultrasound and blood hCG tests.